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A Guide To Successful Construction - 3rd Revised Edition

 A Guide To Successful Construction - 3rd Revised Edition
Item #: 280-3136-06
Author: BNI
Publisher: BNI
ISBN:1557013136
Format: Paperback
 Your Price: $68.00
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Avoid lawsuits and other problems with this Guide to Successful Construction!
Contractors must protect themselves and their companies at each critical stage of a construction project. This much-needed guide shows how to avoid lawsuits and other problems by explaining exactly what the architect's and contractor's roles are during the construction phase of a project - as well as the responsibilities of owners, developers, and construction attorneys. Another valuable feature of this book is the detailed explanation of the new AIA Forms. Written by a professional, Arthur F. O'Leary, FAIA, this is a complete book for the professional architect, engineer, lawyer, contractor, and facility manager. pp. 476

A Guide To Successful Construction - 3rd Revised Edition - Table of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • The Contract Documents
  • Architectural Services Agreements
  • Construction Contracts
  • Project Delivery Systems
  • Selecting the Contractor
  • The Preconstruction Jobsite Conference
  • Consultants and Advisors
  • Construction Insurance
  • Site Observation and Administration of Construction
  • Construction Administration When the Contract is Bonded
  • Shop Drawing Procedures
  • Payment Certifications
  • Change Orders
  • Responsibilities of the Owner in a Construction Contract
  • The Contractor's Responsibilities
  • Role of the Construction Superintendent
  • The Architect's Relationship with Subcontractors
  • Closing Out the Job
  • Termination of the Construction Contract
  • Architect's Decisions Based on Design Concept, Aesthetic Effect, and Intent of the Contract Documents
  • Resolution of Construction Disputes
  • Preventing Time and Delay Disputes in Construction Contracts
  • Professional Standard of Care
  • Owner's and Contractor's Legal Claims Against Architects
  • Analyzing Liability for Construction Defects
  • Obtaining the Owner's Instructions
  • Designing to a Program and a Budget
  • Written Communication
  • Graphic Communication
  • Appendix
  • Index
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