Construction Law For Beginners In Collin
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Definition: A rule or principle that is accepted as fundamental. It is also known as the canon of construction. Example: When interpreting a law, the rule of construction is to give effect to the intention of the legislature.
Here are the basic steps towards becoming a lawyer specializing in construction law. Step 1: Complete a Bachelor's Law Degree. Step 2: Take the LSAT. Step 3: Join an ABA-Approved Law School. Step 4: Intern at a Firm. Step 5: Earn Your Juris Doctor Degree. Step 6: Sit and Pass the Bar Exam.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) of 1993 is the cornerstone of health and safety legislation in South Africa, specifically tailored to protect workers in all industries, including construction.
Labour Relations Act (LRA) This Act deals with the employment relationship. It gives rights to both parties and dictates how the employer and employer are to conduct themselves in the employment relationship, for example employees are entitled to associate freely with Trade Unions.
Construction law in South Africa regulates the building industry of the country. It is a flexible and dynamic body of law, due to obligations and rights of parties in the construction industry of South Africa changing over time.
FIDIC Contracts: The FIDIC suite of contracts is widely used in international construction projects, including those in South Africa. The most commonly used FIDIC contracts in South Africa are the Red Book and the Yellow Book.
Construction law covers a wide range of legal issues including contract, negligence, bonds and bonding, guarantees and sureties, liens and other security interests, tendering, construction claims, and related consultancy contracts.
For a contract to be considered valid and binding in South Africa, the following requirements must be met: There must be consensus ad idem between the contracting parties. The parties must have seriously intended the agreement to result in terms which can be enforced. The parties must have the capacity to contract.
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