What should you pay attention to when concluding a construction contract, which clauses are important, and how can you terminate a construction contract? Claus-Jürgen Korbion provides laypersons with the necessary expertise to understand construction contracts and conclude them in a legally sound manner, using numerous practical examples. His book explains when the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/B) apply and which laws govern disputes. It also addresses how an existing contract can be amended and what consequences extensions of the construction period have for the parties involved. This ensures you are legally protected throughout the entire construction project, both during the building phase and in its administration. Contents: Legal foundations of private and public building law Subject matter and content of the contract, consumer construction contract, architect's contract, building planning and building regulations law Client and contractor, consumer, consumer contract, developer contract Including the regulations of the German Civil Code (BGB) on contracts for work and services, the construction-specific features of the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/B), and information on the current status of the German Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers (HOAI). Conclusion of a contract: content, obligations, contract execution, changes during the term Payment claims of the contractor during the construction period Acceptance requirements according to the German Civil Code (BGB) and the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/B) New in the 2nd edition: Copyrights for similar building types and components Guarantees for construction companies Current changes in developer and architect law Reform of construction contract law: new building type E (draft law autumn 2024) biography Claus-Jürgen Korbion, lawyer, is a specialist lawyer for construction and architectural law in Düsseldorf with a focus on public and private construction law, procurement law, tenancy and condominium law. New product