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Editor: Amarjit Singh, Ph.D., P.Eng, C.Eng. F.ASCE,
University of Hawaii, Manoa
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February 2009 – Present
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The mission of the Journal is to serve as the technical reference and resource for construction lawyers engaged in public and private practice, as well as for design engineers, construction engineers, and executives responsible for successful project administration.
The Journal provides thought-provoking discussions and insight into the legal relationships arising out of the changing nature of project delivery systems, dispute avoidance and resolution, sustainability concerns, and effective project execution. The Journal will focus on legal issues, aim to increase the attention given to legal systems during engineering and construction practice, and seek excellence in the application of legal resources for the success of engineering and construction projects.
The Journal accepts papers and articles spanning legal issues and litigation pertaining to all areas of engineering and construction, including contract law and interpretation; professional liability and negligence; public bidding law and regulation; negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute-resolution systems; tort and insurance law; workers’ compensation; environmental law and compliance; sustainability and climate change; acts and statutes governing design and construction of public or private projects; state and federal hazardous waste law; maritime, coastal, and ocean law; real estate development and construction law; product liability; labor and employment law; administrative law; government contracts; corporate and bankruptcy law and regulation; claims analysis, defense, and litigation; intellectual property law; land-use law; ADA and OSHA compliance law and regulations; ethical violations giving rise to liability; and the teaching of law to engineers and construction managers.
ISSN: 1943-4162 e-ISSN: 1943-4170
Frequency: Quarterly
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Tort Liability for the Central United States Earthquake Hazard
J. Leg. Aff. Dispute Resolut. Eng. Constr. 3, 152 (2011)
Issue Date: February 2011
Although the probability of a major earthquake is lower in the central United States than in California, the expected loss from a large earthquake may be higher because of extensive transportation infrastructure and inadequate preparations for what is perceived to be a low-frequency event. Read more...
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2011 Journal Awards
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction Best Scholarly, Feature, or Case Study Paper Award
Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE
For his paper “Is Construction Blasting Still Abnormally Dangerous”, Vol 2(4), Nov 2010.
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction Best Forum or Synopsis Paper Award
Special Issue on ‘Green and Sustainable Construction Projects’
Call for Papers
Issues related to green and sustainable building and construction are increasingly influencing the design and construction of infrastructure. These issues may give rise to a number of unique and interesting legal affairs that are not associated with conventional projects. Read more...
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Regulations and Liabilities of Constructed Wetlands for Aquacultural Wastewater Treatment
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