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Legal and Contracting Issues in Electronic Project Administration in the Construction Industry

Christensen, Sharon A. and McNamara, Judith and O'Shea, Kathryn L. (2007) Legal and Contracting Issues in Electronic Project Administration in the Construction Industry. Structural Survey 25(3/4):pp. 191-203.

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Abstract

The purpose of this research project is to identify the legal and security issues, risks and barriers to the uptake of communication and document management technologies by the construction industry. Previous research suggests that the construction industry, especially in Australia, has been reluctant to adopt technology on a broad scale due to a range of legal uncertainties. The purpose of this paper is to explain the relevant legal issues and risks and to suggest possible solutions for legally compliant electronic project administration in the construction industry.

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Keywords:electronic contract administration, variations and notices, document retention, legal risks, record retention
Subjects:390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law > 390104 Commercial and Contract Law
390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law > 390114 Intellectual Property
ID Code:8693
Deposited By:McNamara, Judith
Deposited On:20 September 2007
Alternative Locations:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02630800710772791
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2007 Emerald
Additional Information:For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author.