Description
Book SynopsisSince it came into force on 31 January 1997 the Arbitration Act 1996 has generally been welcomed by users and practitioners in the construction industry. It has fulfilled expectations that it would provide a user-friendly and practical basis of resolving disputes arising from construction contracts in a fair, expeditious and economical way.
Trade Review"The fact that this book, by a respected and highly experienced engineer and arbitrator and first published in 1982, has now reached its fifth edition is in itself a tribute to its quality. It is an excellent short guide to a complex subject, written in clear English..." CIArb Journal, November 2001
Table of ContentsForeword.
Preface to the Fifth Edition.
1. Introduction.
2. Arbitration Agreements.
3. Appointment of the Arbitrator.
4. Jurisdiction of the Arbitrator.
5. The Preliminaries.
6. Evidence.
7. The Hearing.
8. The Award.
9. Costs.
10. Powers of the Court in Relation to the Award.
11. Dispute Avoidance and Management.
Appendices.
A. Specimen Documents.
B. The Arbitration Act 1996.
C. The Arbitration Act 1950: Part II.
D. The Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998.
E. The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.
F. The Unfair Arbitration Agreements (Specified Amount) Order 1999.
G. Interest Tables.
Bibliography.
Table of Cases.
Index.
