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New editions of key Construction Law Library books available
Remedies in Construction Law, 3rd Edition

Remedies in Construction Law brings together various well-established strands of the law and considers practical remedies for breach of contract and tort in connection with construction projects.
The third edition brings the text up to date with significant new cases in respect of duress, force majeure and liquidated damages. It also features new content on retention clauses, remedies associated with Grenfell Tower type cladding, bonds and variation clauses
Written by Roger ter Haar and Camilla ter Haar.
The Law of Construction Disputes, 4th Edition

Updated throughout for this fourth edition, The Law of Construction Disputes maintains its position as a leading source of authoritative and detailed information on the whole area of construction law including contracts and their performance, third parties, pursuing claims and dispute resolution.
Written by Cyril Chern.
New issue of the International Construction Law Review available
ICLR Part 1 2025

Part 1 January edition arms readers with insights across a range of topics:
- The Rise and Rise of Force Majeure in Construction.
- FIDIC Time Bars: Fair Risk Allocation or Increased Ambiguity?
- Liquidated Damages at the Rate of Nil ($00.00): Real Intention or Absurdity?
- Blackstone lecture: Are Rights Sufficiently Human in the Age of the Machine?
- Certainty vs Equity in Construction Disputes: Recent Developments in UK Law in 2024
- Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd: A New Dimension to the Application of Proportionate Liability Laws to Arbitration
Building Law Reports
ALAME AND OTHERS v SHELL PLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC) AND ANOTHER | SHELL PLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC) AND ANOTHER v ALAME AND OTHERS
DARCLIFFE HOMES LTD v GLANVILLE CONSULTANTS AND ANOTHER
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Our collection of books on FIDIC contracts

FIDIC contracts are the most widely used contracts for international construction projects around the world and are used in many different jurisdictions. Donald Charrett's series of books discussing their use includes:
FIDIC Contracts in Africa and the Middle East: A Practical Guide to Application
FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific: A Practical Guide to Application
FIDIC Contracts in the Americas: A Practical Guide to Application
FIDIC Contracts in Europe: A Practical Guide to Application
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