Download or read book Fundamentals of Building Contract Management written by Thomas E. Uher and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stripping contracts of their legal mystique and jargon, this reference offers essential information on the entire contract administration process. Divided into three sections, this easy-to-use guide covers potential issues from project inception to finish and includes sample contracts as well as an overview of the most recent statutory legislation. Comprehensive and practical, this handbook is an invaluable tool for both practitioners in the construction industry and students across Australia.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Managing Construction Contracts written by Steven Smith, PH D and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Managing Construction Contracts This book provides a comprehensive discourse on contract management, addressing the fundamentals of managing construction contracts and key principles of construction contract administration. It covers a wide range of topics, including: Construction contract management Contract formation and documentation Contract administration Stakeholder management Budgeting and cost control Contract negotiation and drafting Contract dispute resolution Legal and regulatory compliance Risk management in construction contracts Project closeout and evaluation Technology and tools in contract management This material is a valuable resource for construction professionals who want to improve their contract management skills and construction students who desire to deepen their understanding of contract management. Why You Should Buy This Book The book provides practical insights and easy-to-use tools that construction stakeholders can leverage for effective construction contract management and administration.

Download or read book Handbook of Contract Management in Construction written by Ali D. Haidar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the process and principles of contract management in construction from an international perspective. It presents a well-structured, in-depth analysis of construction law doctrines necessary to understand the fundamentals of contract management. The book begins with an introduction to contract management and contract law and formation. It then discusses the various parties to a contract and their relevant obligations, whether they are engineers, contractors or subcontractors. It also addresses standard practices when drafting and revising contracts, as well as what can be expected in standard contracts general clauses. Two chapters are dedicated to contract clauses, with one focused on contract administration such as schedules, payment certificates and defects liability, and the other focused on contract management, such as terminations, dispute resolutions and claims. This book provides a useful reference to engineers, project managers and students within the field of engineering and construction management.

Download or read book Managing Construction Contracts written by Robert D. Gilbreath and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1992-04-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Second Edition focuses on the commercial issues of contracting, covering the lifespan of a contract in four stages: inception of need, bid and award, administration, termination. Written from the owners' perspective, it is appropriate for construction managers and contract administrators. New material includes the effects of the computer on construction management practices, the risks and rewards of cross-border contracts and the role of the lawyer.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Building Contract Management written by Tom Uher and published by . This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stripping contracts of their legal mystique and jargon, this reference offers essential information on the entire contract administration process. Divided into three sections, this easy-to-use guide covers potential issues from project inception to finish and includes sample contracts as well as an overview of the most recent statutory legislation. Comprehensive and practical, this handbook is an invaluable tool for both practitioners in the construction industry and students across Australia.

Download or read book Handbook of Construction Management and Organization written by Joseph Frein and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this handbook is to make available to general contractors, consulting engineers, construction managers, specialty contractors, and subcontractors, as well as to professors and students in Universities and technical institutes which offer courses on the subject, the fundamentals of construction management together with the most workable types of organization, and the necessary capabilities they must include to reasonably ensure success and minimize the possibility of failure in this most hazardous profession. The second and equally important purpose is to furnish equipment manufacturers, dealers, material suppliers, bankers, surety bondsmen, and others, who traditionally rely on financial statements and general reputation, something more concrete to look for-the type of management and organization, and its scope and capability-in deciding how far to go along with contractors with whom they deal or wish to deal. This, the second edition of the Handbook, is an updated version of the work published in 1973. The book covers very many subjects which are part of construction. The greatest care was exercised in consideration of their practical aspects based on the theory and practice of construction management and its structure, and the functions of the various departments, both in the field and central offices, that make up construction organization. Leading specialists in their particular fields were selected to write chapters on the vital segments making up the structure of construction management and organization. These fields include construction contracts and conditions, job organization by general types of projects, equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance and overhaul, engineering and estimating, scheduling and controls, data processing and the use of computer equipment in engineering and accounting techniques, office administration, corporate and cost accounting, payroll, employment and labor relations, safety, public relations, legal and contractural problems, banking and finance, taxes, surety bonding, insurance, pension and retirement problems and others.

Download or read book Financial Management in Construction Contracting written by Andrew Ross and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative text provides a detailed insight into how construction companies manage their finances at both corporate and project level. It will guide students and practitioners through the complexities of the financial reporting of construction projects within the constraints of accepted accounting practice. The book is written for non-accountants and from a contractor’s perspective and is equally relevant to subcontractors and main contractors. The authors examine the relationship between the external annual accounts and the internal cost-value reconciliation process. CVR is covered in depth and the authors consider issues such as interim payments, subcontract accounts, contractual claims, final accounts, cash flow management and the reporting of the physical and financial progress of contracts. A broad perspective of all the financial aspects of contracting is taken along with related legal issues and the authors explain how things operate in the ‘real world’. They describe good practice in financial control while at the same time being honest about some of the more questionable practices that can - and do - happen. The approach taken is unique as the financial management of construction projects is considered from the perspective of the contractor’s quantity surveyor. The book deals with the real issues that surveyors have to address when using their judgment to report turnover, profitability, cash flow, and work in progress on projects and the financial problems faced by subcontractors are frankly and pragmatically explored. The payment and notice requirements of the Construction Act are explained in detail and relevant provisions of JCT2011, NEC3, ICC, DOM/1 and other standard contracts and subcontracts are also covered. Financial Management in Construction Contracting addresses the wide variety of external factors that influence how construction companies operate, including government policy, banking covenants and the financial aspects of supply chain management. Cost reporting systems are described and real-life examples are used to illustrate cost reports, accrual systems and how computerised systems can be employed to provide the QS with information that can be audited. Examples drawn from practice demonstrate how work-in-progress (WIP) is reported in contracting. Cost value reconciliation reports are featured and the book demonstrates how adjustments are made for overmeasure, undermeasure, subcontract liabilities and WIP as well as explaining the processes that contractors use when analysing external valuations. This is the ideal core text for final year degree and post-graduate level modules on Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management and Project Management courses and will provide an invaluable source of reference for quantity surveyors and others who may be engaged in the financial management of construction projects. The book’s companion website at www.wiley.com/go/rossfinancialmanagement offers invaluable resources for students and lecturers as well as for practising construction managers: end-of-chapter exercises + outline answers PowerPoint slides for each chapter ideas for discussion topics links to useful websites

Download or read book Construction Project Management written by S. Keoki Sears and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide to project management of construction projects For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management has been considered the preeminent guide to all aspects of the construction project management process, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling, and much more. Now in its Sixth Edition, it continues to provide a solid foundation of the principles and fundamentals of project management, with a particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project, along with new pedagogical elements such as end-of-chapter problems and questions and a full suite of instructor's resources. Also new to this edition is information on the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) system and introductory coverage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean Construction in the context of project scheduling. Readers will also benefit from building construction examples, which illustrate each of the principles of project management. This information, combined with the case studies provided in the appendix, gives readers access to hands-on project management experience in the context of real-world project management problems. Features two integrated example projects—one civil and one commercial—fully developed through the text Includes end-of-chapter questions and problems Details BIM in scheduling procedures, Lean Construction, and Earned Value Analysis, EVA Provides teaching resources, including PowerPoint slides, interactive diagrams, and an Instructor's Manual with solutions for the end-of-chapter questions Construction Management and Civil Engineering students and professionals alike will find everything they need, to understand and to master construction project management in this classic guide.

Download or read book Construction Contracting written by Richard H. Clough and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded Construction Contracting, the industry's leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. A cornerstone of the construction library, this text presents the hard-to-find information essential to successfully managing a construction company, applicable to building, heavy civil, high-tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike. A wealth of coverage on the basics of owning a construction business provides readers with a useful "checkup" on the state of their company, and in-depth exploration of the logistics, scheduling, administration, and legal aspects relevant to construction provide valuable guidance on important facets of the business operations. This updated edition contains new coverage of modern delivery methods, technology, and project management. The field of construction contracting comprises the entire set of skills, knowledge, and conceptual tools needed to successfully own or manage a construction company, as well as to undertake any actual project. This book gives readers complete, up-to-date information in all of these areas, with expert guidance toward best practices. Learn techniques for accurate cost estimating and effective bidding Understand construction contracts, surety bonds, and insurance Explore project time and cost management, with safety considerations Examine relevant labor law and labor relations techniques Between codes, standards, laws, and regulations, the construction industry presents many different areas with which the manager needs to be up to date, on top of actually doing the day-to-day running of the business. This book provides it all under one cover – for the project side and the business side, Construction Contracting is a complete working resource in the field or office.

Download or read book Construction Contracting written by Richard H. Clough and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded Construction Contracting, the industry's leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. A cornerstone of the construction library, this text presents the hard-to-find information essential to successfully managing a construction company, applicable to building, heavy civil, high-tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike. A wealth of coverage on the basics of owning a construction business provides readers with a useful "checkup" on the state of their company, and in-depth exploration of the logistics, scheduling, administration, and legal aspects relevant to construction provide valuable guidance on important facets of the business operations. This updated edition contains new coverage of modern delivery methods, technology, and project management. The field of construction contracting comprises the entire set of skills, knowledge, and conceptual tools needed to successfully own or manage a construction company, as well as to undertake any actual project. This book gives readers complete, up-to-date information in all of these areas, with expert guidance toward best practices. Learn techniques for accurate cost estimating and effective bidding Understand construction contracts, surety bonds, and insurance Explore project time and cost management, with safety considerations Examine relevant labor law and labor relations techniques Between codes, standards, laws, and regulations, the construction industry presents many different areas with which the manager needs to be up to date, on top of actually doing the day-to-day running of the business. This book provides it all under one cover – for the project side and the business side, Construction Contracting is a complete working resource in the field or office.

Download or read book Effective Contract Management written by Andre Naude and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-07 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this work is to create a simple guide to effective contract management for the contractor and sub-contractor who simply do not have the expertise on board to ensure that contracts are effectively managed. It may also be used as a check of all the items to be considered by contract managers who have the expertise when carrying out their tasks. Without "legal speak", it seeks to guide the contractor and subcontractor through the considerations and steps necessary to successfully deliver a project and in the process avoid potential conflict. Furthermore, it will guide the Contractor on the actions required to ensure that the correct processes are implemented to protect the Contractor should any dispute arise that may or may not be the fault of the Contractor.All contracts commence with the best of intentions, but unfortunately it is becoming increasingly common for contracts to go awry and the Contractor will need to ensure that all changes to the contract are properly addressed and that the correct processes as stipulated in the contract are implemented.Impeccable record keeping will ensure effective contracts management and is the best defence against any potential claims that may occur due to disputes which arise when the project is not delivered as originally envisaged. These records will enable a professional to successfully prepare the required claim and defence when and if the need arises. There is no intention in this guide to focus on any specific form of contract, legal opinion or clauses within contracts but rather to guide the contractor in the effective management of the contract. What is set out in the following chapters are the fundamentals of contract management in a simple format which is easy to follow for the successful delivery of a project. It will be of paramount importance that the required processes are implemented from the very beginning of the project and continuously updated and maintained until the Final Certificate of Completion has been obtained and that the full payment dues have been received. This guide will also ensure that the contractor acquires an understanding of contract obligations and the implementation of the processes necessary for a successful project delivery.

Download or read book Contract Management Body of Knowledge Sixth Edition written by National Contract Management Association and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Target Cost Contracting Strategy in Construction written by Daniel W.M. Chan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problems inherent in the traditional design-bid-build procurement method often lead to the adversarial working relationships within the construction industry. Target cost contracts, accompanied by a gain-share/pain-share arrangement serving as a cost incentive mechanism, have emerged in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Hong Kong with the aim of achieving better value for money and more satisfactory overall project performance under a collaborative working relationship. This book presents the underlying principles, practicalities and a series of short case studies of applying the target cost contracting strategy. Principles begin with the fundamentals then cover the development of target cost contracting in major countries/cities, definitions of target cost contracting, perceived benefits, potential difficulties and critical success factors for implementation. Practices include the target cost contracting approach and process in general, the key risk factors, risk assessment model, risk allocation and risk mitigation measures for target cost contracts in particular, together with a conceptual framework for the performance measurement of target cost contracts. Several short real-life case studies from the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand are provided for further illustration. The book will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers from industrial practitioners to undergraduate students, researchers and academics interested in construction contracts and procurement methods.

Download or read book Construction Contracts written by John Murdoch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the legal principles involved in construction contracts and their management and administration are an aspect of general contract law, the practical and commercial complexities of the construction industry have increasingly made this a specialist field. Recognizing this, Construction Contracts is a fully revised edition of the UK’s leading textbook on the law governing this area. Brought up to date with recent cases and developments in the law as it stands at July 2000, this new edition: takes full account of the effects of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Arbitration Act 1996, the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and the changes in the legal system brought about by the Woolf reforms includes extended coverage of financial protection, construction insurance and tendering controls, as well as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations has been revised to take account of changes to the common standard-form contracts, particularly the New Engineering Contract and the GC/Works family of contracts. Retaining the same basic approach as its successful predecessors, this important text introduces the general principles that underlie contracts in construction, illustrating them by reference to the most important standard forms currently in use.

Download or read book Construction Project Management written by Alison Dykstra and published by Kirshner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction Project Management provides the reader with crucial background information often overlooked in other texts: The roles of the major players owners and designers, general and specialty contractors; Why contractors should avoid some jobs, and how to get the right ones; What bidding is, and why the low bid is not always the best bid; Why different types of construction contracts carry different levels of risk; Why cost estimates and schedules are keys to project success; How a contractor brings in a job on time and on budget; And much more: Alternative project delivery and BIM; Change orders and getting paid; MasterFormat; ConsensusDocs and AIA Documents; An expanded and updated introduction to Green Construction.

Download or read book Contract Management and Administration for Contract and Project Management Professionals written by Joseph J. Corey, Jr. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contract Management and Administration for Contract and Project Management Professionals by Joseph J. Corey, Jr. 566 Pages ISBN-13: 978-1-5087-5108-3 ISBN-10: 1-5087-5108-0 LCCN: 2015903925 Contract Management and Administration for Contract and Project Management Professionals is a comprehensive guide to and explanation of Contracts, the Contracting Process, and how to effectively and efficiently Plan, Prepare, Manage, Control, Administer, and Evaluate Contracts and Manage the Contracting Process and Contractors. This book introduces and discusses the author's unique and breakthrough concept of the Ten Stages of the Contracting Process; provides a comprehensive understanding of the theories, principles, and strategies of Contract Management and Administration; and discusses the legal basics of Contracts and Contracting. This book explains the Ten Stages of the Contracting Process from planning and structuring the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Contract Close Out and includes examples of 1) practical applications and best practices; 2) check lists, forms, and formats used to plan, prepare, manage, administer, and evaluate RFPs, contracts, and contractor performance; 3) contract types and applications; and 4) terms and conditions and definitions used in Contracts. The book also discusses 1) the integration of Contract and Project Management, 2) claims and the claims management and analysis processes, and 3) examples of successful and not so successful Contract Management and Administration situations. The Ten Stages of the Contracting Process is a practical breakdown of the Contracting Process into ten interdependent Stages providing contract and project management personnel with an understanding of each Stage allowing project personnel to plan, manage, prepare, negotiate, control, administer, and evaluate Contracts more effectively and efficiently. The author presents a Chapter integrating the Ten Stages of the Contracting Process with the Six Phases of the Project Management Process providing Project and Contract Managers, project staff, and project executives and sponsors with an understanding of how the Contracting Process supports each Phase of the Project Management Process and how to enhance the success of each Contract and Project. The author includes a Chapter discussing special insights on the theory, planning, managing, and administering large Cost Reimbursable Contracts with a special emphasis on the theory, mechanics, and the potential pitfalls of Target Cost and other Incentivized Cost Reimbursable Contracts. The author also includes a Chapter discussing Contracts for Engineering Services describing a Seven Phase Process with examples of formats and documents on how to structure, plan, and manage Engineering Services Contracts to efficiently plan and manage the scope of work and reduce delays and additional costs during the Engineering Process and project implementation. The author also candidly discusses contract incentives. This book focuses on improving the contract management skills of project and contract managers, contract administrators, project engineers and controls managers, and other personnel involved in planning and executing projects requiring large, complex contracts for services, materials, and design and fabrication of specially engineered components. The concepts, principles, strategies, and formats covered in this book are applicable to developing and managing all types of major contracts and both private and public contracts. Knowing and applying the materials presented in this book will result in developing more effective Contracts, effectively and efficiently managing and controlling the Contracting Process, improving contractor management, and increasing the assurance of completing contracts on time and on budget through sound Contract Management and Administration.

Download or read book Construction Management written by Alan Griffith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the success of any construction project is the effective site management of the works by the principal contracting organisation. Construction Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the key management concepts, principles and practices that contribute to project success. Up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and packed with examples and case study material, this book is suitable for a range of students including: HNC/D and undergraduates students on building, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and architecture courses. It would also be a useful reference for postgraduates and young construction professionals.