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

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

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"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
Language:English
Published: Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, ©2007.
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.
Entrepreneurs > États-Unis > Guides, manuels, etc.
LAW > Taxation.
Construction contracts.
Contractors.
Project managers.
United States.
Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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.