Major Issues in International Construction Law

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Comprehensive guide to navigating the major issues that arise in international construction projects, featuring contributions from leading international practitioners Major Issues in International Construction Law is an edited volume devoted to the major issues that arise in international construction, covering the project from its inception and design to procurement of goods and services to execution, closeout, and dispute resolution. As such, the book enables readers around the world to identify and address the many unique issues that may arise during these various stages of the construction process. Each chapter features contributions from leading practitioners around the world who regularly practice in the field, allowing for the representation of diverse points of view (common law, civil law, public, private, etc.). The text features succinct, practice-oriented summaries at the beginning of each chapter, as well as valuable key takeaways and coverage of the UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout. Major Issues in International Construction Law includes information on: Project delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design-build, multiple prime, turnkey, public private partnerships, alliancing, and partneringPayment issues, covering lump sum, cost-plus, and unit pricing, statutory holdback, liens, and payment securityConstruction contract parties, covering owners, contractors, designers, engineers, subcontractors, insurers, guarantors, and banksInsurance, covering builder's risk, general liability, and political riskPaths to the prevention of claims, including NEC early warnings and risk registers, project meetings, and design professional determinations Major Issues in International Construction Law is an excellent reference for construction law practitioners involved in cross-border transactions or disputes. Academics who teach construction law or construction management will also find the text valuable.