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Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional 6th ed (eBook)

Edited by: John M. Mastin, Eric L. Nelson, Ronald G. Robey, Currie & Smith, Hancock LLP

ISBN13: 9781119540182
Published: November 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Country of Publication: USA
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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.

Subjects:
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Contents:
1. The Legal Context of Construction
2. Interpreting the Contract
3. Alternative Contracting Methods
4. Public-Private Partnerships
5. International Construction Contracts
6. Working in a Different State
7. Competing for the Contract
8. The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry
9. The Design Professional’s Authority and Responsibility
10. Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance
11. Contract Changes
12. Differing Site Conditions
Appendices—Site Investigation Checklists
Appendix 12.1 Project Checklist: Qualifying the Site
Exhibit A: Site Investigation Record
Appendix 12.2 Pre-Bid Environmental Considerations
13. Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration
14. Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning
15. Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes
Appendix 15.1 ConsensusDocs 221—Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications for a Specific Project
Appendix 15.2 Logs and Forms
Appendix 15.2A Format for Notice Checklist
Appendix 15.2B Sample Partial Notice Checklists
Appendix 15.2C Forms
Appendix 15.2D Request for Information
Appendix 15.2E Telephone Conversation Memorandum
Appendix 15.2F Sample Daily Report
Appendix 15.2G Notice of Backcharge
Appendix 15.2H Field Order Status Chart
Appendix 15.2I Log: Incoming Correspondence
Appendix 15.2J Log: Outgoing Correspondence
16. Payment Bonds
17. Performance Bonds and Terminations
18. Proving Costs and Damages
19. An Overview of Environmental and Safety Concerns on the Construction Site
20. Construction Insurance
21. Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction Industry
22. Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting
23. Resolving Construction Disputes
24. Federal Government Construction Contracting—An Overview
Appendix 24.1 Internet Resources for Federal Government Construction Contracts
Index