The 11th edition of Keating on Construction Contracts was published in December 2020. Over 30 members of Keating Chambers have contributed to chapters in this latest edition, which is edited by Stephen Furst QC and Sir Vivian Ramsey. Keating on Construction Contracts is a first port of call for all research on the history and principles governing building contracts, their practical application and their interpretation by the courts. Renowned for its accessible style, and reliable authority the title covers all relevant legislation and case law, EC law, and the FIDIC, NEC3, JCT Forms of Contracts and ICE Conditions of Contract. The book offers solicitors, barristers and construction professionals detailed and authoritative commentary on all issues relating to construction contracts and presents in depth practical help in a concise style, discussing legal principles, analysing judicial decisions, interrogating standard forms and interpreting legislation. The 11th edition has been updated to include:
- A new chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- A revised chapter now dealing with all construction professionals
- Commentary on the latest NEC form, NEC4
- Updates on recent appellate and TCC decisions (as detailed below)
Recent construction law cases include:
- The Supreme Court decision in Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (in liquidation) v Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd
- The Court of Appeal decision in Triple Point Technology, Inc v PTT Public Co Ltd
- and TCC decisions in Network Rail Infrastructure v ABC Electrification; Anchor 2020 v Midas Construction; Zagora Management Ltd v Zurich Insurance Plc; Yuanda (UK) v Multiplex Construction Europe; C Spencer v MW High Tech Projects UK; DBE Energy v Biogas Products and Doosan Enpure v Interserve Construction.
Contributors include: Stephen Furst KC, Simon Hughes KC, Piers Stansfield KC, Adrian Williamson KC, Professor John Uff CBE KC, Robert Evans, David Thomas KC, Krista Lee KC, Robert Gaitskell KC, Philip Boulding KC, Rosemary Jackson KC, Alexander Nissen KC, Sarah Hannaford KC, Vince Moran KC, Lucy Garrett KC, Abdul Jinadu, Gideon Scott Holland, Thomas Lazur, Rachael O'Hagan, Paul Bury, David Sheard, Brenna Conroy, Tom Owen KC, Simon Taylor, Matt Finn, Charlie Thompson, Jennie Wild, Harry Smith, Tom Coulson, Emma Healiss, James Frampton and Callum Monro Morrison. Purchase a copy here. The 12th edition of Keating on Construction Contracts is due for release at the end of 2024. This edition will be edited by Simon Hughes KC and Piers Stansfield KC.