Architect's Legal Pocket Book
A little book that is big on information, the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.

Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to provide you with the most current information available. Subjects include contract administration, building legislation, planning, listed buildings, contract law, negligence, liability and dispute resolution. This edition also contains new cases and legislation, building safety, contracts, inspection duties, practical completion and practical issues facing architects.

Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is a comprehensive guide to current law for architects and an invaluable source of information. It is a book no architect should be without.

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Architect's Legal Pocket Book
A little book that is big on information, the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.

Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to provide you with the most current information available. Subjects include contract administration, building legislation, planning, listed buildings, contract law, negligence, liability and dispute resolution. This edition also contains new cases and legislation, building safety, contracts, inspection duties, practical completion and practical issues facing architects.

Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is a comprehensive guide to current law for architects and an invaluable source of information. It is a book no architect should be without.

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Architect's Legal Pocket Book

Architect's Legal Pocket Book

by Matthew Cousins
Architect's Legal Pocket Book

Architect's Legal Pocket Book

by Matthew Cousins

Hardcover(4th ed.)

$180.00 
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Overview

A little book that is big on information, the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.

Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to provide you with the most current information available. Subjects include contract administration, building legislation, planning, listed buildings, contract law, negligence, liability and dispute resolution. This edition also contains new cases and legislation, building safety, contracts, inspection duties, practical completion and practical issues facing architects.

Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is a comprehensive guide to current law for architects and an invaluable source of information. It is a book no architect should be without.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781032828251
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 07/22/2025
Series: Routledge Pocket Books
Edition description: 4th ed.
Pages: 404
Product dimensions: 4.81(w) x 7.31(h) x (d)

About the Author

Matthew Cousins is an architect and a chartered member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Table of Contents

1. Legal Framework  2. Legislation  3. Town and Country Planning  4. Land Law  5. General Principles of the Law of Tort  6. General Principles of Contract Law  7. Types of Construction Contracts and Appointments  8. Contract Administration  9. Dispute Resolution  10. General Principles of Building Safety Legislation  11. Risk and Liability

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