Download or read book Recommended Contract Practices for Underground Construction Second Edition written by Sarah H. Wilson and published by Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful underground project is one where relationships are strong, the objectives as understood by each party are met or exceeded, and the work product serves its stakeholders and is maintainable in a way that fits with the project vision. High-level metrics for project success relate to safety, quality, schedule, and budget. The first edition of Recommended Contract Practices for Underground Construction has become a valued resource for the underground industry, serving as a concise guide for drafting and implementation of contract provisions. It provided improvements to underground contracting practices during all project stages. It also presented clear roles and responsibilities for project participants to promote better contracts. This second edition was undertaken by the UCA of SME because the industry has undergone numerous changes over the last decade. Changes in tunneling technology, more common use of design-build as a contracting mechanism, and many lessons learned have sparked some creative contract approaches. The recommendations contained in this edition are intended to guide owners and their engineers in developing and administering contracts and to give contractors a better understanding of the rationale behind contract provisions. The goal is that more underground projects in this country can be best projects, where improved relationships and fair contracts enable all project participants to personally invest in cost-effective, profitable projects, ensuring the continued health of the underground industry.

Download or read book Avoiding and Resolving Disputes in Underground Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Better Contracting for Underground Construction written by U.S. National Committee on Tunneling Technology and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Better Management of Major Underground Construction Projects written by U.S. National Committee on Tunneling Technology. Subcommittee on Management of Major Underground Construction Projects and published by National Academies. This book was released on 1978 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Recommended Contract Practices for Underground Construction written by William W. Edgerton and published by SME. This book was released on 2008 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Underground construction is more complex than ever. Demand for space is increasing, new technologies are constantly evolving, and more stakeholders are asserting influence. Yet one of the most challenging and frustrating characteristics of underground construction remains: often, contract language does not account for the unique nature of building underground. Recommended Contract Practices for Underground Construction is the first industry-wide effort to improve contract procedures in more than 30 years. Commissioned by the Underground Construction Association of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, this manual is an indispensable resource for contractors, consultants, suppliers, and owners anticipating underground projects. The authors suggest better practices during all stages of a project, when decisions are made that can affect the contract positively or negatively. Part one focuses on the practices and disciplines that build the foundation for effective contracts during the early phases of a project. Part two discusses best practices for contract provisions, payment mechanisms, and dispute resolution. By following these recommendations, you'll reduce the mistrust and costly disputes that often arise from the contract process. The result will be improved relationships, better contracts, and, most importantly, projects that are most cost-effective for owners and more profitable for contractors.

Download or read book Planning and Estimating Underground Construction written by Albert D. Parker and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Avoiding and Resolving Disputes During Construction written by American Society of Civil Engineers and published by American Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pipe Excavation Contracting written by Dave Roberts and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 1987 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pipeline contracting can be rewarding work -- or a profitable sideline for any excavation contractor. But not everyone who owns a backhoe is ready to start bidding water, sewer and drainage jobs. This practical manual can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an undergroung utility contractor. -- back cover.

Download or read book Better Contracting for Underground Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Geotechnical Baseline Reports for Underground Construction written by Randall J. Essex and published by American Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practice manual examines the Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR) which establishes a contractual statement of geotechnical conditions anticipated during underground and subsurface construction. Emphasis is placed on large underground projects such as tunnels, underground chambers, shafts, subway stations, mine development, and deep foundation excavations that have a significant anticipated risk of differing site condition claims. Guidelines for what should be included in the GBR are provided, in addition to a checklist of items to consider, recommendations for the content and wording to be used in baseline statements to improve their clarity and precision, and examples of problematic and improved practice in stating baselines. The importance and benefit of ensuring compatibility between the GBR and other elements of the Contract Documents, with emphasis on the specifications, drawings, and payment provisions is also discussed.

Download or read book Using and Understanding Engineering Service and Construction Contracts written by John R. Clark and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND In the late 1950s many members of the design professions-Engineers as well as Ar chitects-became concerned about their exposure to claims for professional malprac tice and particularly about the increasing number of claims that had been successfully brought against them arising out of their Construction Phase activities. This led to special studies sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and the Engineers joint Counsel. The outcome was twofold: the development of a policy of professional liability insurance to insure Engineers and Architects against errors and omissions in the performance of their professional services, and the review and development of the customary contractual arrangements defining the design profeSSional's undertakings vis a vis his client (the Owner), the Project to be designed, and the Contractor who was to implement that design. At the outset, the AlA's Owner-Architect Agreement (No. B131), General Conditions (No. A201) and the Owner-Contractor Agreements (Nos. A101 & 111) were the documents most frequently used by design professionals, and these received particular attention. In the early 1960s it became apparent that there was a need for a separate series of documents prepared to address these relationships when the Project to be designed involved primarily engineering considerations. The number of Projects for which the Engineer was employed by the Owner as the prime professional to handle the Project design and construction administration was increasing.

Download or read book Better Contracting for Underground Construction written by and published by National Academies. This book was released on 1974 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Improved Contracting Methods and Procedures for Underground Construction written by Robert L. Bangert and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book International Construction Contract Law written by Lukas Klee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract law The revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects. This practical resource presents an introduction to the global construction industry, reviews the basics of construction projects and examines the common risks inherent in construction projects. The author — an expert in international construction contracts — puts the focus on FIDIC standard forms and describes their use within various legal systems. This important text contains also a comparison of other common standard forms such as NEC, AIA and VOB, and explains how they are used in a global context. The revised edition of International Construction Contract Law offers additional vignettes on current subjects written by international panel of numerous contributors. Designed to be an accessible resource, the book includes a basic dictionary of construction contract terminology, many sample letters for Claim Management and a wealth of examples and case studies that offer helpful aids for construction practitioners. The second edition of the text includes: • Updated material in terms of new FIDIC and NEC Forms published in 2017 • Many additional vignettes that clearly exemplify the concepts presented within the text • Information that is appropriate for a global market, rather than oriented to any particular legal system • The essential tools that were highlighted the first edition such as sample letters, dictionary and more • A practical approach to the principles of International Construction Contract Law and construction contract management. Does not get bogged down with detailed legal jargon Written for consulting engineers, lawyers, clients, developers, contractors and construction managers worldwide, the second edition of International Construction Contract Law offers an essential guide to the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects.

Download or read book Tunnels Caverns written by Harry Hilton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing this book, for me, has really been a walk down memory lane the work part of memory lane. As it is not intended as a technical book per se, I have included a few incidents of on-the-job problems, that I encountered over the years, and how they were handled figured that's the stuff that doesn't get covered in engineering school! There is also a section on preparing cost estimates for some major projects, such as the Chicago T.A.R.P. contracts and a few pointers on bidding "overseas" projects. The chapter titled "Murphy's Law" is just that "It should not have happened" but it did. A few stories are recounted just as they happened, about totally unexpected incidents that caused delays, cost money, and caused some minor headaches for yours truly. Enjoy!

Download or read book Trenchless Excavation Construction in Federal Contracting written by Scott K. Higgins and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Subsurface Conditions written by David J. Hatem and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-01-02 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subsurface projects can spell tremendous liability and risk concerns for geotechnical engineers, who pay among the highest liability insurance rates among A/E/C professionals. Written for a non-legal audience by a recognized liability authority, this helpful book brings together the information and expertise needed to manage the non-technical aspects of such projects. Discusses the implications of errors and omissions, applicable law, bid and contract document disclosure, and much more. Filled with relevant case studies.