Interpreting construction contracts fundamental principles for contractors, project managers, and contract administrators

"Every day, engineers and managers are called upon to understand and execute the terms of construction contracts. Often, these professionals have little or no legal training and find themselves relying upon intuition, common sense, or hearsay - with possibly unfortunate and expensive results.&q...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Thomas, H. Randolph, 1945-
Other Authors Ellis, Ralph D. (Civil engineer)
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2007.
Subjects
Construction contracts > United States.
Construction contracts > United States > Interpretation and construction.
Contractors > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Project managers > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Basic concepts
  • What is a contract?
  • Fundamental principles
  • Types of changes and disputes
  • Notice requirements
  • Extra work and oral change orders
  • Rules for contract interpretation
  • Differing site conditions
  • Misrepresentations
  • Defective specifications
  • The no-damages-for-delay clause
  • Substantial completion
  • Liquidated damages.

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