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

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"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-
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
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.
LAW > Taxation.
Electronic books.
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.