Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience, Canadian Edition - Rilegato

Samuels, Brian M.; Sanders, Doug

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0131976230 ISBN 13: 9780131976238

Casa editrice: Prentice-Hall (Canada), 2010

Riassunto

This book provides a broad overview of areas of the law relevant to the practice of architecture, engineering, and geoscience in Canada. Geared to those not studying law, the legal concepts and language are simplified and presented in practical, rather than theoretical, terms with the goal of providing professionals and students sufficient background to identify legal issues. This text is an excellent reference for professionals and an excellent study aid for the Professional Practice Exam.

 

• The most up-to-date Canadian engineering law text on the market
• End-of-chapter problems with answers to selected problems
• Case studies in selected chapters
• Glossary of terms with key terms bolded within text
• Written in clear, logical language
• Tables and figures help to illustrate topics
• Extensive coverage of current topics such as risk, insurance, privacy law, and internet law

Su questo libro

L'autore

Brian Samuels is the principal of Samuels & Co., a Vancouver construction law firm, and is counsel to the firm of Lee & Associates in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Samuels was admitted to the Bar in British Columbia in 1988 and in Colorado in 1993. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (1987) from the University of Victoria, an MBA (1982) from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, 1978) from McGill University. He has been registered as a professional engineer in British Columbia since 1981.

 

Mr. Samuels is a construction lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator, as well as author of the textbook Construction Law (Prentice Hall, 1996) and co-editor of the textbook Expert Evidence in British Columbia Civil Proceedings, (CLE, 2001). He is an Adjunct Professor in the Civil Engineering department at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches Construction Law.

 

Doug Sanders is a partner at the Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Mr. Sanders was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1990 and the British Columbia Bar in 1999. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Laws in 1989 and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1986. Mr. Sanders is a Professional Engineer licensed in the provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Mr. Sanders practices in the areas of construction contracts (drafting and review), public-private partnerships, and construction litigation. He is the author of numerous articles and a presenter at construction and engineering law seminars.

 

Mr. Sanders is also a volunteer with provincial and national engineering organizations.  He is a past board member of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board, and the Canadian Engineering International Board.  He is past chair of the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS) Registration Committee, a current member of the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia (APEGBC) Registration Task Force, and a past member of the APEGBC Software Engineering Task Force.  He originated the Law and Ethics seminars in Saskatchewan and British Columbia and has been an instructor for both seminars. In 2000, APEGS presented him with the McCannel Award for exemplary service to the engineering profession.  He is also a long-time member of Construction Specifications Canada.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Prentice-Hall (Canada)
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0131976230
• ISBN 13: 9780131976238
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italia