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Books
Click on the links below to see what books are available in the library in some key areas related to construction contracts, specifications, business law, and construction management.
Construction and contract
Construction law
Construction and specifications
Construction and management
Public contracts – United States
To find additional books, search in our online catalog using Advanced Keyword Searching and using appropriate research keywords.
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