Avoiding & resolving disputes a short guide for architects

Quick, concise and direct, this pocketbook outlines the essentials that every architect needs to know about construction disputes - from tips on avoiding them in the first place and informally negotiating issues as they arise, to how to go about settling full-blown disputes more formally.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Royal Institute of British Architects, issuing body (issuing body)
Otros Autores: Kavanagh, Bart, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London RIBA Publishing, part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd 2017.
Edición:1st edition
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009630979106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Copyright
  • Title
  • About the author
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • List of cases and legislation
  • Legislation in England and Wales
  • 1. AWARENESS: A QUESTION OF DUTY
  • What causes disputes?
  • Where does a duty come from?
  • What standard of care is owed?
  • To whom might I owe a duty?
  • What happens if I breach my duty of care?
  • 2. AVOIDANCE: MINIMISING THE RISKS
  • Minimising risks with the client
  • Minimising risks with contractors and subcontractors
  • Minimising risks with subconsultants
  • 3. RESOLUTION: SETTLING DISPUTES BY CONSENT
  • What is consensual settlement?
  • Informal discussion
  • Complaints procedure
  • Negotiation
  • Expert evaluation
  • Mediation
  • 4. RESOLUTION: SETTLING DISPUTES BY THIRD PARTY DETERMINATION
  • What is third party determination?
  • Adjudication
  • Expert determination
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • 5. REPRESENTATION: GO SOLO OR CALL A PROFESSIONAL?
  • Mediation
  • Adjudication
  • Expert evaluation and expert determination
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Resources
  • Legislation and regulations
  • Codes of conduct
  • Further reading
  • Institutions and other bodies
  • Glossary
  • Index.