''Architect's Legal Handbook'' is the most widely used reference on the law for architects in practice, and the established leading textbook on law for architectural students. The ninth edition includes all the latest development in the law that affect an architect's work, and comprehensive coverage of relevant UK law topics. Most significantly, the chapter on the JCT contracts has been completely revised to cover the 2005 update. Features include: contributions by the foremost legal and architectural experts in the UK; full coverage of the JCT 2005 update; new chapter on procurement; selected bibliography provides useful references to further reading; and, Tables of Cases, Statutes and Statutory Instruments provide full referencing for cited cases. ''Architect's Legal Handbook'' is the essential legal reference work for all architects and students of architecture. Features also include: the comprehensive legal reference for architects; includes new chapter on procurement; fully coverage of the JCT 2005; and, contract updates.