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

"In Interpreting Construction Contracts, Thomas and Ellis seek to rescue contractors, project managers, and contract administrators struggling to interpret these contracts. By using rules set forth by the judiciary and drawing upon decades of legal research and practical experience, the authors...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Thomas, H. Randolph, 1945-
Other Authors Ellis, Ralph D. (Civil engineer)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
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.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780784471906
0784471908
0784409218
9780784409213
Physical Description1 online resource (xvii, 451 pages) : illustrations

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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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