Guides to legal aspects of architecture and construction. Some of these sources include examples of forms or other documents required in the design-build process.
REFERENCE KF2925.3 .A97 1995
Cushman, Robert Frank and G. Christian Hedemann. Architect and engineer liability : claims against design professionals. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley Law Publications, 1995.
Comprehensive practice guide for design professionals, regardless of whether they insured or not. Covers such concerns as licensing, environmental issues, design use, criminal liability, corporate and government contracts.
REFERENCE NA2570 .A62x 1994
The architect's handbook of professional practice. Edited by David S. Haviland. 12th ed. Washington, D.C.: American Institute of Architects Press, 1994- .
Guide to professional practice for architects. Includes two volumes containing AIA documents. Looseleaf, continuously updated.
REFERENCE KF902 .D5
Dib, Albert. Forms and agreements for architects, engineers, and contractors. 1989 rev. ed. New York: Boardman, 1989- .
A guide to the evaluation and negotiation of construction contracts, including sample forms and contracts. Looseleaf, continuously updated.
KF902.A3 S23 1998
Sabo, Werner. Legal guide to AIA documents. 4th ed. New York: Aspen Law & Business, 1998.
A guide to interpreting, drafting, and negotiating contracts which conform to AIA standards and usage.
REFERENCE KF902 .L44 1991
Legal handbook for architects, engineers and contractors. New York, N.Y.: C. Boardman Co., 1985.
Library has: vol. 1,3-22 1985, 1987-present.
Annual review of legal developments in construction and architecture.
REFERENCE KF2925.1.Z95 S73 1999
State-by-state guide to architect, engineer, and contractor licensing. Edited by Stephen G. Walker, Richard A. Holderness and Stephen D. Butler. New York: Aspen Law & Business, 1999.
State laws and cases on licensing for contractors, architects, and engineers.