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−	In the UK, construction is a continuous activity employing ~~thousands~~ of people and encompassing a myriad of conditions. Things can go wrong and sometimes guidance from construction lawyers is necessary.	+	In the UK, construction is a continuous activity employing millions of people and encompassing a myriad of conditions. Things can go wrong and sometimes guidance from construction lawyers is necessary.

−	A ~~construction~~ lawyer is ~~qualified in law~~ and specialises in the legal aspects of the construction industry. This specialisation may cover a broad area or be concentrated on one specific aspect, such as contract law, defects liability, delay claims and so on.	+	A lawyer is a person with suitable qualifications to enable them to provide legal advice and and legal services. Solicitors and barristers are both types of lawyer. A construction lawyer specialises in the legal aspects of the construction industry. This specialisation may cover a broad area or be concentrated on one specific aspect, such as contract law, defects liability, delay claims and so on.

	= Construction law =		= Construction law =
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	Although regarded as a sub-branch of general law, construction law is now a specialised area and a discipline in its own right. Most people requiring legal advice in construction would probably seek the services of a construction lawyer rather than a general, ‘all-purpose’ lawyer.		Although regarded as a sub-branch of general law, construction law is now a specialised area and a discipline in its own right. Most people requiring legal advice in construction would probably seek the services of a construction lawyer rather than a general, ‘all-purpose’ lawyer.

−	Construction law deals with all legal matters appertaining to the construction industry including building construction, design, infrastructure, finance and so on. A large part of construction law is contract law, but it also encompasses other areas such as planning law, commercial law, employment law, negligence, tresspass, nuisance and so on.	+	Construction law deals with all legal matters appertaining to the construction industry including building construction, design, infrastructure, finance and so on. A large part of construction law relates to contract law, but it also encompasses other areas such as planning law, commercial law, employment law, negligence, tresspass, nuisance and so on.

	Legal practices specialising in construction typically deal with a large variety of subject matter such as drafting of construction contracts, arbitration, disputes, defective design or construction, claims and so on.		Legal practices specialising in construction typically deal with a large variety of subject matter such as drafting of construction contracts, arbitration, disputes, defective design or construction, claims and so on.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the UK, construction is a continuous activity employing thousands of people and encompassing a myriad of conditions. Things go wrong ~~which sometimes require recourse to the law~~ and guidance from construction lawyers.	+	In the UK, construction is a continuous activity employing thousands of people and encompassing a myriad of conditions. Things can go wrong and sometimes guidance from construction lawyers is necessary.

−	A construction lawyer is qualified in law and specialises in the legal aspects of construction industry ~~matters~~. This specialisation may cover a broad area or be concentrated on one, such as contract law, defects liability or delay claims.	+	A construction lawyer is qualified in law and specialises in the legal aspects of the construction industry. This specialisation may cover a broad area or be concentrated on one specific aspect, such as contract law, defects liability, delay claims and so on.

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	Although regarded as a sub-branch of general law, construction law is now a specialised area and a discipline in its own right. Most people requiring legal advice in construction would probably seek the services of a construction lawyer rather than a general, ‘all-purpose’ lawyer.		Although regarded as a sub-branch of general law, construction law is now a specialised area and a discipline in its own right. Most people requiring legal advice in construction would probably seek the services of a construction lawyer rather than a general, ‘all-purpose’ lawyer.

−	Construction law deals with all legal matters appertaining to the construction industry ~~in all its manifestations,~~ including building construction, ~~engineering and~~ finance.	+	Construction law deals with all legal matters appertaining to the construction industry including building construction, design, infrastructure, finance and so on. A large part of construction law is contract law, but it also encompasses other areas such as planning law, commercial law, employment law, negligence, tresspass, nuisance and so on.

−	A large ~~portion~~ of ~~construction law is formed by contract law, but it also encompasses other areas~~ such as ~~planning law~~, ~~commercial law~~, ~~employment law~~ and ~~tort~~.	+	Legal practices specialising in construction typically deal with a large variety of subject matter such as drafting of construction contracts, arbitration, disputes, defective design or construction, claims and so on.

−	Law practices specialising in construction may typically deal with a large variety of subject matter such as drafting of construction contracts, arbitration, tendering disputes, negligence, defective design or construction, dispute resolution and construction claims.	+	For more information see: Construction law.

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= Introduction =

In the UK, construction is a continuous activity employing thousands of people and encompassing a myriad of conditions. Things go wrong which sometimes require recourse to the law and guidance from construction lawyers.

A construction lawyer is qualified in law and specialises in the legal aspects of construction industry matters. This specialisation may cover a broad area or be concentrated on one, such as contract law, defects liability or delay claims.

= Construction law =

Although regarded as a sub-branch of general law, construction law is now a specialised area and a discipline in its own right. Most people requiring legal advice in construction would probably seek the services of a construction lawyer rather than a general, ‘all-purpose’ lawyer.

Construction law deals with all legal matters appertaining to the construction industry in all its manifestations, including building construction, engineering and finance.

A large portion of construction law is formed by contract law, but it also encompasses other areas such as planning law, commercial law, employment law and tort.

Law practices specialising in construction may typically deal with a large variety of subject matter such as drafting of construction contracts, arbitration, tendering disputes, negligence, defective design or construction, dispute resolution and construction claims.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Assignment.
* Clause.
* Construction contract.
* Contract conditions.
* Difference between assignment and novation.
* Joinder.
* New Engineering Contract.
* Novation.
* Partnering and joint ventures.
* Privity of title.
* Recovery of third party losses.
* Restrictions on assignment.
* Set off.
* Target cost.
* Third party rights.
* Title.
* Works contract.

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