Construction Law is a concise, straightforward account of the law relating to the construction industry, ideal for students of construction law and those requiring an introduction to its practice. It is widely regarded as the leading text in its field. The author's wide experience of the construction industry is reflected in the text's clear presentation of complex law and practice. The text is illustrated with quotations from statutes and leading cases, as well as extracts from the standard forms of contract making it much more than a source of reference. This new 8th edition brings the reader fully up to date with recent changes to construction law and practice since the last edition in 1999 including: * Coverage of current procurement issues * The Human Rights Act and Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act * Statutory adjudication * The new 7th edition of the ICE conditions