Legal Aspects of Architecture, Engineering and the Construction Process

Download or read book Legal Aspects of Architecture, Engineering and the Construction Process written by Justin Sweet and published by CL Engineering. This book was released on 1994 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains the role of the law in balancing the conflicting social, political, and economic goals of construction. Changes to this edition include streamlined topics and cases, more current cases, and updated environmental information. New material covers changes in the copyright law, the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the increasing emphasis in foreign countries on a safer workplace, and more. Chapters end with problems that can be used for assignment and/or class discussion.