Provides a framework for understanding of the legal, contractual and procedural implication of architectural practice. The book acts as a useful aide-memoire for students and practitioners based on the premise that smooth legal administration will provide the conditions under which client relations can be constructive and good design can be achieved.

Bob Greenstreet, Karen Greenstreet, Brian Schermer

Chapter 1 The architect and the law; Chapter 2 The building industry; Chapter 3 The architect in practice; Chapter 4 Law and the design phase; Chapter 5 Contract formation; Chapter 6 The construction phase; Chapter 7 Completion; Chapter 8 Dispute resolution;