Construction Law Short Series brings practical guidance on construction contracts, claims and disputes into a format you can read in minutes and return to whenever a problem arises.

Each Short tackles one specific question or task, providing a quick but comprehensive guide to what matters and how to approach it. Topics range from calculating prolongation costs and substantiating variations to dealing with payment disputes and responding to a rejected claim. Where useful, worked examples and calculations show how to apply the guidance, with explanations of the supporting records you need and the mistakes that can weaken your position.

The series also provides a quick view of common market practices, explaining how particular contractual issues are handled and where difficulties arise. Relevant differences between countries and contract forms are highlighted, alongside the distinction between what the industry commonly does and what the law or contract requires.

Written for contractors, developers, project managers and contracts professionals, Construction Law Short Series focuses on decisions encountered in everyday project administration. It is a practical reference to consult when preparing a claim, answering a contractual letter or considering your next move in a construction dispute.

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What is the Construction Law Short Series?
The Construction Law Short Series brings practical guidance on construction contracts, claims and disputes into a format you can read in minutes — each Short tackling one question or task with worked examples where useful.
How is the Short Series different from Articles?
Articles go deep on legal analysis. Shorts give you the quick answer: what the rule is, what to do, and what to avoid — in a few minutes of reading.

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