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Terms and conditions applyWell Built? A Forensic Approach to the Prevention, Diagnosis and Cure of Building Defects
Robert Evans
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Format: Book
Pages: 338
Publisher: RIBA Publishing
Date Published: Sep 2005
Stock Code: 4241
ISBN: 9781859461228
Binding: Hardback
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Bringing technical, practical and legal aspects of building defects together for the first time in one volume, this book provides practical guidance through the minefield of building defects and disputes. Poor communication, cost cutting and rushed work are not the only ways in which faults are introduced into construction. New pitfalls appear daily, as modern technologies supplant tried-and-tested traditions and, as both building and legal practices evolve alongside rising standards and more demanding regulation, it is not safe to assume that what worked yesterday is good enough for tomorrow.Arranged in clear easy to follow sections, this book provides practical and legal advice for practising building professionals and contractors. It draws, from an understanding of the causes of failures, guidance on their prevention, diagnosis and cure. It addresses related matters of dispute resolution and how to obtain, prepare and present evidence under current procedural rules.Express and implied duties are defined and scope for error examined at each RIBA work stage. Frequency and distribution of faults are reviewed with guidance on materials, methods of investigation and preparing technical and forensic reports. Damage, loss, remedy, insurance and limits to liability are discussed.Written by Robert Evans from experience gained through over 200 commissions, in eight different legal jurisdictions, this book draws together key aspects of science, law and practice. Its breadth and friendly style will be welcomed by architects, surveyors, engineers, contractors and all who advise on or manage construction or act as expert witnesses.
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