{"product_id":"9781909287303","title":"Design and Build in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the design and build (D\u0026amp;B) method of procurement in the construction industry: its strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies. Crucially, case studies of D\u0026amp;B projects on which the author has worked are included. The book begins by looking at the reasons for the increasing interest in D\u0026amp;B; it then examines the basic components and principles of D\u0026amp;B, covering such issues as what is a D\u0026amp;B contract, the level and scope of liabilities, hybrids - what do they really mean and how many of them are there (design, manage, construct etc.)? Chapters include: the basic principles; the basic law; legal and practical pitfalls; the role of the professionals; novation; extra contractual protections; subcontractors and suppliers; health and safety; D\u0026amp;B in housing and urban regeneration; D\u0026amp;B in commercial\/complex projects; D\u0026amp;B on contaminated land; D\u0026amp;B and partnering; D\u0026amp;G and the public finance initiative; JCT 81 amendment 12; appendix - D\u0026amp;B standard forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chartridge Books Oxford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151372337392,"sku":"9781909287303","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781909287303_p0.jpg?v=1763623549","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781909287303","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}