This comparative international review of law and practice liability describes the framework in which lawyers, insurers, contractors and clients dealing with liability operate. The act of building involves risk and, in the case of damages occurring after construction, it is often hard to identify responsibility.
This will be an essential reference for construction lawyers, insurers and other senior practitioners and managers in industry, based on research and analysis by CIB (Conseil International du Batiment) as part of the CIB series programme.

This comparative international review of law and practice liability describes the framework in which lawyers, insurers, contractors and clients dealing with liability operate. The act of building involves risk and, in the case of damages occurring after construction, it is often hard to identify responsibility. This will be an essential reference for construction lawyers, insurers and other senior practitioners and managers in industry, based on research and analysis by CIB (Conseil International du Batiment) as part of the CIB series programme.

The FIDIC (Fdration Internationale Des Ingnieurs-Conseils / International Federation of Consulting Engineers) Forms of Contract are used to provide a recognizable common basis of agreement where the project and the principal contract are international, and consist of a suite of contracts. The FIDIC Contracts: Law and Practice covers the full range of FIDIC contracts, providing legal commentary, detailed clause-by-clause analysis, and relevant case law for each of the different forms. The book provides a comprehensive reference for those using the FIDIC forms on contract in international construction and engineering projects. Containing a good blend of practitioner and academic opinion, it highlights controversial issues and outlines the main schools of thought. It is suitable for lawyers practicing in international procurement and dispute resolution. It will also be of benefit to engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, contractors, and others.