This established text introduces and comprehensive covers the law governing construction contracts and the management and administration of those contracts. Study of these aspects of construction law forms a core part of most building and construction courses in the UK. New material in this fourth edition includes significant new material on procurement, tendering and developments in dispute resolution. Fully revised and updated, the book contains commentary on all key legislation, case law and contract amendments up to 2005, and is brought in line with new thinking in construction management. research.The fourth edition of this unparalleled text has been thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the legislation, administration and management of construction contracts. Introducing this topic at the core of construction law and management, this book provides students with a one-stop reference on construction contracts. Significant new material covers: procurement tendering developments in dispute settlement commentary on all key legislation, case law and contract amendments up to July 2007. In line with new thinking in construction management research, this authoritative guide is essential reading for every construction undergraduate and an extremely useful source of reference for practitioners.