The second edition of this extremely popular book has been fully revised to reflect the recent changes in all the principal civil engineering contracts including the ICE 6th, the New Engineering Contract, the Arbitration and Conciliation Acts and the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1998. It will also include commentary on the new ICE 7th and international contracts. The book provides a succinct and authoritative introduction to contract law and the standard forms of contract used in civil engineering projects, providing an analysis of the various contract options including: The ICE Design and Construct Conditions of Contract The Engineering and Construction Contract (NEC: 2nd edition) The FIDIC Conditions of ContractIn one practical volume it presents essential and accessible guidance for anyone involved in specifying construction contracts, whether it is drafting, administration, claims or dispute resolution.