Preface

About the Author

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. The United States and other Legal Systems

3. The United States Federal and State Court Systems

4. United States Labor Laws that affect Engineers and Constructors

5. Environmental and Sustainability Laws that affect Engineers and Constructors

6. Engineering Professional Ethics

7. Engineering and Professional Registration and the Contractor Licensing Process

8. Agency Relationships

9. Tort Law

10. Legal Issues related to Real Property

11. Forms of Ownership of Firms

12. Forming Engineering and Construction Contracts

13. Contracts for Engineering and Construction Services

14. Contract Terms and Conditions

15. Specifications

16. Government Contracting

17. Changes

18. Contract Dispute Resolution Techniques

19. Risk Management and Construction Insurance

20. International Law, Contracts, and Arbitration

21. International Summary

Appendix A. United States Constitution

Appendix B. The Engineering and Health History of Love Canal

Appendix C. American Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics

Appendix D. Codes of Ethics

Appendix E. Suggested Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction

Appendix F. Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services

Appendix G. Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services

Appendix H. Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract

Appendix I. Guide to the Preparation of Supplementary Conditions

Appendix J. Guidelines on Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures

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