Common Sense Contruction Law

SMITH, CURRIE & HANCOCK LLP is one of the most highly respected construction law firms in the world. The lawyers who coauthored this book represent a broad range of experience in both public and private construction law, federal government contracts, and labor law. They represent contractors, owners, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, sureties, and others in claims, arbitration, and litigation throughout the United States and the world.

Bidding on the Contract; Interpreting the Contract; The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry; The Authority and Responsibility of the Architect/Engineer; Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance; Contract Changes; Differing Site Conditions; Delays; Inspection, Acceptance, and Warranties; Management Techniques to Avoid Disputes; Payment Bond Claims; Performance Bonds and Termination; Proving Costs and Damages; Resolution of Construction Disputes; Construction Insurance; Construction Industry Environmental Concerns; Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting; Alternative Contracting Methods: Multiprime Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build; Federal Government Construction Contract Disputes; Successfully Managing Workers in the Construction Industry; Index.