Design Liability In The Construction Industry

Download or read book Design Liability in the Construction Industry written by David L. Cornes and published by Blackwell Science Incorporated. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many designers in the construction industry now feel less concerned about liability for negligence, because of changes in the law of tort over the last few years, it is clear from recent House of Lords' cases (Linden Gardens and St Martin's) that their liability in contract may now extend to loss suffered by subsequent property owners. The increasing use of collateral warranties has also extended a designer's liability. This book, which has been completely rewritten for the Fourth Edition, provides an authoritative and detailed guide to the law on design liability. The new edition includes a summary of the law of tort as it has developed, an extended section on collateral warranties, a chapter on design and build, which considers a wide range of contracts and looks at how the design and build contractor's position differs from that of the professional designer, and a new section on alternative dispute resolution. A substantial number of additional cases have been added, including a number from outside England and Wales. As in previous editions, the book considers the problems not only of design liability as such, but also the dangers attached to negligent supervision and certification, and it includes practical guidance on professional indemnity insurance. David Cornes' book continues to be the source of reference for all architects, engineers and contractors concerned with the subject of design liability, as well as for employers and the legal profession.