Written for non-legal professionals, this text is specifically designed to require students to study for six hours per week for a three-credit class in facility management law for prospective
and current facilities managers and built environment professionals; reading level is undergraduate level. The book explains legal ramifications of risk management and risk avoidance in the
built environment and shows how to limit exposure to liability. Major relevant legal theories are demonstrated with case applications. Coverage includes the law related to property rights and
property ownership, compliance with OSHA and ADA, violations of environmental law, contract law, employment law, insurance, and emerging legal issues in areas such as such as bidding and
contracts. Chapter questions can be used for classroom discussion or written homework. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
