Architect's Legal Handbook

Part A: General principles of law 1. Introduction to English law 2. The English law of contract 3. The English Law of Tort 4. English Land Law 5. Introduction to Scots Law 6. Scots Land Law Part B: Statutory framework 7. Statutory authorities in England and Wales 8. Statutory authorities in Scotland 9. Statutory Framework for Building Safety 10. Building Regulation in England and Wales 11. Building Regulations in Scotland 12. Planning law in England and Wales 13. Planning law in Scotland 14. Public procurement law 15. Party walls 16. Health and Safety law affecting architects Part C: Building contracts 17. Introduction to procurement methods in construction 18. The JCT Standard Building Contract 19. The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Professional Services Contract and related Architectsâ forms 20. The FIDIC contract 21. Other standard forms of building contract 22. Contractor and sub-contractor collateral warranties and third party rights 23. The Construction Act Payment Rules Part D: Building dispute resolution 24. Introduction to dispute resolution and litigation 25. Adjudication 26. Arbitration 27. International arbitration 28. Mediation 29. Building dispute resolution in Scotland Part E: The architect in practice 30. Architectsâ registration 31. Professional conduct of architects 32. Professional disciplinary proceedings 33. Architectsâ liability 34. Architectsâ professional indemnity insurance 35. Copyright and design protection 36. Data protection 37. Architectsâ contracts with clients 38. Architectsâ collateral warranties