| Type | Ten Times Per Year |
|---|---|
| Format | Journal |
| Owner | LexisNexis |
| Editor | Nicholas Barrett |
| Founded | April 1990 |
| Headquarters | Halsbury House, 35 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EL, UK |
| ISSN | 0963-6706 |
Construction Law is a monthly English-language journal providing news and practical advice relating to the construction industry. The journal is written specifically for the non-legal professional involved in contractual and other legal matters in the industry. The journal is owned by LexisNexis which is part of Reed Elsevier.
Articles within the journal are written by lawyers, barristers, academics, insurance and health and safety specialists, who specialise in construction law.
Contents |
Construction Law offers six main feature length analysis articles per issue, written by construction lawyers, barristers and academics, as well as insurance and health and safety specialists. In addition, developments in adjudication, industry standard contract forms, key decisions from the courts, alternative forms of dispute resolution, and forthcoming legislation are covered
The articles ensure that readers of the journal are kept abreast of new legal developments related to construction such as new contract forms, key rulings from the Technology and Construction Court as well as the results of appeals. All major adjudication related developments are closely tracked. A regular feature explains the significance of the most important court decisions.
The journal also includes the following regular sections:
The journal was originally published by Construction Legal Press Ltd in April 1990. Eclipse Group Ltd then acquired the journal in 1991. It was sold to Butterworths Tolley in 2002 and through a series of mergers it became part of LexisNexis.
Present Editor: Nicholas Barrett
Nicholas Barrett, is a specialist construction journalist who has held the position of editor since 1994.