Intensely practical and clearly written, Law in Practice: the RIBA Legal Handbook is the RIBA's jargon-free, professional guide to the law as it relates to a construction project.
Praise for the first edition:
'A must-read piece of CPD and an important practice information resource: it takes a practical and straightforward approach to explaining the complexities of the law as it relates to the work of architects.' Angela Brady, RIBA President
'What makes this book particularly valuable is that it goes much further than an accessible guide to the law: it explains its subtleties and implications as they impact on the professional life of the architect.' Nick Mirchandani, Director, ArchitecturePLB
'A core reference material for architects in an era of austerity where it is important that risks are managed and indeed are in line with the level of fee agreed.' Dale Sinclair, Director, Dyer.
John Wevill is one of the leading construction lawyers in the UK and is head of non-contentious construction law at Fishburns LLP.
1. General Principles of English Construction Law 2. The Laws of Contract and Tort 3. Professional Appointments Generally 4. Standard Forms of Professional Appointment 5. Bespoke Professional Appointment Wording 6. Collateral Warranties, Third Party Rights and Novation 7. The Architect's Role Within a Construction Project 8. The Role of the Architect in Relation to the Building Contract 9. Professional Indemnity Insurance 10. Disciplinary Proceedings and Dispute Resolution 11. Table of Cases 12. Table of Legislation