Keith Pickavance
Co author of CIOB Complex Projects Contract 2013, Author of “Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts” 4th Ed (2010). Contributing Editor of CIOB’s “Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects” (2010). Contributing Editor of “Construction Law and Management” (2007) Over 35 years of experience in construction management, project planning, risk […]
John G. Cameron, Jr.
John G. Cameron, Jr., practices in the areas of real estate and construction law. Mr. Cameron is admitted to practice in Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, and North Carolina. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, received his AB in economics and business administration from Albion College in 1971, and graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law […]
Brian M. Samuels
Brian Samuels B. Eng. (Civil), MBA, LL.B C. Arb. Brian Samuels is a licensed Professional Engineer (civil/structural) and a senior construction lawyer. He practiced with Russell and DuMoulin (now Faskens) in Vancouver from 1987 until 1993, and then with Lee & Associates in Denver, Colorado until 1994, before starting his independent practice. He is the […]
William R. Allensworth
William R. Allensworth has tried scores of jury cases and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts during his 39+ years at the Bar. He founded the Construction Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association (now known as the Austin Bar Association), and is a Fellow of the American College of Construction […]
Building your law career…
Construction law centres around contentious and non-contentious work. The former involves early dispute resolution through settlements, arbitration, third party mediation or, failing that, litigation and adjudication. Non-contentious work involves a range of different tasks, from preparation and negotiation side of building projects and assisting on the procurement of various resources and materials, to advising on […]
What is Housing and Construction Defects Law?
Construction law involves any legal issue related to the construction of a building or other structure. Legal issues related to construction activities can arise under federal, state, or local laws. Federal statutes, such as workplace safety regulations and employment laws, can impose requirements on worksites and hiring practices. States may impose additional regulations on top […]
What is Construction Law?
Construction law involves any legal issue related to the construction of a building or other structure. Legal issues related to construction activities can arise under federal, state, or local laws. Federal statutes, such as workplace safety regulations and employment laws, can impose requirements on worksites and hiring practices. States may impose additional regulations on top […]
Construction Contracts Terms: Changes
No. 4: Changes Changes are No. 4 on the list of top ten construction contract terms. Few construction projects go from start to finish without a change. It could be a change in the work, a change in the price, or a change in the schedule. Usually, there’s changes to more than one, and often […]
A Practical Guide to Construction Adjudication
James Pickavance ISBN: 978-1-118-71795-0 768 pages December 2015, Wiley-Blackwell Description In the United Kingdom, adjudication is available as a right for parties to a construction contract, following the enactment of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. In general, within a comparatively short period of time, parties in dispute will have a decision from […]
Law and the Built Environment
Douglas Wood, Paul Chynoweth, Julie Adshead, Jim Mason ISBN: 978-1-4051-9760-1 348 pages December 2010, ©2011, Wiley-Blackwell Description Law and the Built Environment is a core textbook for all students undertaking compulsory law modules on construction, real estate and property management programmes. This single text provides an accessible introduction to the many areas of law studied […]
