CHAPTER SYNOPSIS 19-24
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Chapter 19 - Claims outside the contract
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This chapter covers what to do when things go wrong and there is not an appropriate remedy within the contract. The concepts of breach of contract, negligence, claims under statue, good faith obligations, estoppel, waiver and quantum meruit are explained.
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Chapter 20 - Claims under the contract
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Find out about general damages for breach of contract. What are indemnities and how amounts paid under indemnities differ from general damages.
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Chapter 21 - Proportionate liability
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In this chapter find out what proportionate liability is, how it affects risk allocation, when it applies and in which parts of Australia you can contract out of proportionate liability obligations. The obligations are reviewed on a national basis.
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Chapter 22 - Green buildings
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Find out what a green building is and all about the commonly used rating tools: the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) and the Green Star. The legal framework and considerations in going green are also discussed.
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Chapter 23 - Design obligations
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This chapter will look at design obligations, warranties and fitness for purpose in a construction context.
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Chapter 24 - Hong Kong
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This chapter will look at the particular aspects of construction law relevant to the Peoples' Republic of China and Hong Kong. The court structure and typical construction contracts will be covered.
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