Download or read book Understanding and Using Today s Construction Contract Documents 4th Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New! Understanding & Using Today's Construction Contract Documents4th Edition - For Contractors and BuildersThe legal courts are full of cases involving improperly prepared contract documents. It's apparent that many contractors and owners alike do not know about the sacredness of contracts or how to go about documenting them. Owners can be forgiven for not knowing: they only participate in one of two construction contracts in their entire lives. But contractors make their living through contracts, and are involved with contracts and subcontracts every day of the week. In today's construction industry, working under properly prepared contract documents may make all the difference between success and failure.This Book includes approximately 58 forms and contracts that a California Contractor or home builder might use

Download or read book Understanding and Using Today s Construction Contract Documents written by Builder's Book Inc. and published by . This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book For Contractors Understanding and Using Today s Construction Contract Documents written by Hans W. Meier and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Smith Currie and Hancock s Common Sense Construction Law written by Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 1126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared with the bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. This Fourth Edition of the bestselling Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. Like its popular previous editions, this Fourth Edition translates the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business into clear, lay-person's English. This new edition updates the comprehensive scope of its predecessors with: Coverage of the newly issued and recently revised industry-standard contract documents produced by the AIA, ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC for 2007/2008 A CD featuring sample contracts and documents from AIA, ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC that familiarizes readers with these important documents, and aids in understanding document citations in the book Improved pedagogical tools and instructor support material for use in the classroom The most up-to-date and thorough guide to a sometimes intimidating but critical aspect of the practice of construction, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Fourth Edition gives industry professionals the knowledge they need to avoid legal surprises and gain a competitive advantage.

Download or read book Smith Currie Hancock s Common Sense Construction Law written by John M. Mastin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate risks—whether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional provides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updated references to current AIA, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and EJDC contract documents. Chapters coverthe legal context of construction; interpreting a contract; public-private partnerships (P3); design-build and EPC; and international construction contracts. Other topics include: management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes; proving costs and damages, including for changes and claims for delay and disruption; construction insurance, including general liability, builders risk, professional liability, OCIP, CCIP, and OPPI; bankruptcy; federal government construction contracting; and more. Fully updated with comprehensive coverage of the significant legal topics and questions that affect the construction industry Discusses new project delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Presents new coverage of digital tools and processes including Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Provides extended and updated coverage of the civil False Claims Act as it relates to government construction contracting Filled with checklists, sample forms, and summary “Points to Remember” for each chapter, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, Sixth Edition is the perfect resource for construction firm managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. It will also greatly benefit students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture.

Download or read book Smith Currie and Hancock s Common Sense Construction Law written by Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut through the legalese to truly understand construction law Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a guide for non-lawyers, presenting a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry. Now in its fifth edition, this useful guide has been updated to reflect the most current developments in the field, with new information on Public Private Partnerships, international construction projects, and more. Readers will find full guidance toward the new forms being produced by the AIA, AGC, and EJDC, including a full review, comparison to the old forms, areas of concern, and advice for transitioning to the new forms. The companion website features samples of these documents for ease of reference, and end of chapter summaries and checklists help readers make use of the concepts in practice. The updated instructor support material includes scenario exercises, sample curriculum, student problems, and notes highlighting the key points student responses should contain. Construction is one of the nation's single largest industries, but its fractured nature and vast economic performance leave it heavily dependent upon construction law for proper functioning. This book is a plain-English guide to how state and federal law affects the business, with practical advice on avoiding disputes and liability. Understand construction law without wading through legal theory Get information on an emerging method of funding large-scale projects Parse the complexities presented by international and overseas projects Migrate to the new AIA, AGC, and EJDC forms smoothly and confidently This book doesn't cover legal theory or serve as a lawyer's guide to case law and commentary – its strength is the clear, unaffected common-sense approach that caters to the construction professional's perspective. For a better understanding of construction law, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is an efficient reference.

Download or read book Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts Major Aia Documents written by Justin Sweet and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2000-01-04 with total page 1072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts: Major AIA Documents, Fourth Edition offers comprehensive analysis of the documents to help you choose the best contracts and contract language to meet your project needs. Part I discusses how the AIA documents are created, The judicial attitude toward them, And The unusual contract interpretation problems that they raise. Part II on design contracts and Part III on construction contracts take a topic-by-topic look at the AIA Document s. Properly interpret AIA documents This comprehensive two-volume resource critiques the meaning and intent of the AIA Documents that you need to understand...from duties of the architect to ownership of documents, from performance to payment, from indemnification to insurance, from termination to arbitration, and much more. You’ll learn how the AIA, The courts, industry professionals, and key commentators interpret contract clauses, So you’ll be able to comply with them — and resolve disputes. Plus, you’ll discover which AIA Documents are appropriate for various projects, when to use the long or short form, and whether the documents are applicable to design/build projects. Confidently modify AIA Documents The AIA Document is a tightly packaged product, and many of the different documents are interrelated. Altering the language of a contract, without understanding the possible implications, can create inconsistencies between the documents and misunderstandings between the parties. You’ll get expert guidance on the pros and cons of modifying an existing AIA Document — as well as the “do’s and don’ts” on the actual modifications — from the perspective of the different parties. You’ll see how other industry organizations draft similar contracts and when you should consider custom drafting your contract. Successfully litigate AIA documents In one resource, you get a wealth of legal analysis of court decisions on AIA Documents — to save you valuable research time. In addition, much of the expert commentators’ material contained in this resource is unavailable elsewhere. There is detailed analysis of more than 600 court decisions regarding the significance and intent of AIA Document language And The meaning of key provisions such as indemnity, payment, and job-site safety. Plus, you get extensive coverage of the latest on arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution methods. And to further simplify research, you’ll find a Table of Cases and a detailed Table of AIA Document Citations. For the architects, contractors, attorneys, arbitrators, lenders, bonding companies, or insurers who are required to interpret the language in AIA documents, this updated resource, Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts: Major AIA Documents, Fourth Edition, Is indispensable.

Download or read book Managing the Construction Process written by Frederick Gould and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control, Fourth Edition, covers all areas of the Construction Management industry—with a balanced focus on both theory and practicality. Helping students gain a working knowledge of the whole Building Industry, this text provides the technical skills required to manage a construction project from conception through occupancy. Emphasizing current industry practices, it makes a useful reference for the construction professional.

Download or read book The Construction Contracts Book written by Daniel S. Brennan and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most construction lawyers are familiar with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) forms of agreements, and the newer ConsensusDOCS forms. The ConsensusDocs forms replace many of the forms previously issued by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Now completely revised, this invaluable resource offers a topic-by-topic comparison of these forms by providing: - An easy-reference guide to how the AIA, ConsensusDOCS and EJCDC forms treat the most significant issues in owner/contractor/subcontractor and owner/design professional agreements - Proposed alternative language for situations where the form contract approach may not provide the best solution - List comparing the most significant provisions from each of these forms (on the CD-ROM)

Download or read book Construction Contracts written by Will Hughes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-09-21 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of this unparalleled text has been thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the legislation, administration and management of construction contracts. Introducing this topic at the core of construction law and management, this book provides students with a one-stop reference on construction contracts. Significant new material covers: procurement tendering developments in dispute settlement commentary on all key legislation, case law and contract amendments up to July 2007. In line with new thinking in construction management research, this authoritative guide is essential reading for every construction undergraduate and an extremely useful source of reference for practitioners.

Download or read book Construction Contracts written by Edward Whitticks and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this superb new volume, Edward Whitticks has charted the course for anyone working with contracts and dispute control in oil and gas, one of the most volatile industries in the world. His practical, straightforward approach will move you step by step through the process of contractual negotiations, bids and closeouts. For anyone working in the oil and gas industry today, finding your way through the maze of contract management seems more cutthroat and challenging than ever before. In Construction Contracts, Edward Whitticks dispels the myth that “there has to be a winner and a loser” in contractual management and dispute control. As a desktop companion for project managers and engineers, contract administrators, cost scheduling engineers and others engaged in the field of refinery, pipeline and petrochemical construction, this book covers the entire contract process.

Download or read book Contract Practice for Surveyors written by Simon Birchall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-07 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed guide to the principles and practice of construction contracts. It is written for both students and professionals working in all branches of surveying and construction. Based around the JCT 05 Standard Building Contracts, it has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest versions of these contracts. The book sets out clearly what should be done at each stage of the construction contract process. Each step is illustrated with examples of good practice making clear the role and responsibilities of the surveyor and how responsibilities are best delivered. This fourth edition of Contract Practice for Surveyors builds on the book's reputation for clarity and simplicity to provide the most accessible and useful introductory guide to construction contracts available today.

Download or read book The Building Professional s Guide to Contract Documents written by Waller S. Poage and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Latest changes to AIA prototype contracts. -- Updates on industry documentation. -- Covers all aspects of construction documentation. -- Overview of the primary product of the design professional -- contract documents. -- Full discussion of professional roles. -- Owner, designer and contractor liability.

Download or read book Smith Currie Hancock LLP s Common Sense Construction Law written by Robert B. Ansley, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition! The bestselling guide——accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP’s Common Sense Construction Law is an outstanding resource that equips construction professionals and the attorneys who advise them with all of the crucial legal facts related to today’s construction projects–from bidding to completion.Up-to-date with reference to the new American Institute of Architects documents, this Second Edition brings you new material on environmental concerns, labor law, design-build issues, recent federal practices on contractor selection, alternative dispute resolution techniques, and more. In plain English, the book defines all of the important legal terms and concepts, informs you of your rights and responsibilities under the law, tells you what you need to know to avoid common legal pitfalls, and helps you to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business. Complete with useful checklists, sample forms, and summary points, this Second Edition of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP’s Common Sense Construction Law is an invaluable guide for construction industry professionals.

Download or read book Alternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts written by S. Gregory Joy and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there have been many changes to the construction industryand’s standard form contracts, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Engineer Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) documents. Additionally, a new family of contract documents, known as Consensus DOCS was created by agreement among various construction contractor, subcontractor, owner, and surety trade associations. Alternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts, Fourth Edition provides instant access to amendments to AIA, AGC, EJCDC and Consensus DOCS for owners, architects and contractors. This unique resource covers all major documents in use throughout the construction industry and enables you to compare between the different documents. It delivers practice-proven amendments clause-by-clause. It tells you specifically what to insert and delete in order to reach the ends your client desires. And it goes so deep, it even covers contractors amendments for agreements with subcontractors. While it is absolutely essential to stay current with these standard agreements, it is imperative that everyone involved in negotiating and drafting construction contracts also have access to practice-proven modifications that strengthen the language on behalf of clients. If the other parties to your agreement have access to this bookand—and you donand’tand—youand’re placed at a significant disadvantage every step of the way. Let the experts from Smith, Currie and& Hancock provide you with invaluable support when negotiating or drafting construction contracts.