Construction Management: Supplement
Law and Practice
Published on 1. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-0-471-16328-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is an in-depth legal guide of the construction management relationship. Construction management (CM) has evolved as a separate field of construction practice. This book starts with an introduction to general concepts of the CM process and addresses in detail the special issues relating to CM delivery. Focus is on legal, contractual and technical issues associated with the construction management process. Major topics include how to choose a CM, contractual and liability issues, CM's project role, project claims and sample contract language. Includes case law relating to issues of insurance, scheduling, duty of care and others. Contracting terms, scope of CM services and liability concerns will be addressed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 250 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-16328-2 (9780471163282)
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Content
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES. An Introduction to Construction Management. Why Use a Construction Manager? Choosing a Construction Manager. Role of the Owner in Construction Management. Licensing and Certification Issues for Construction Managers. SELECTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS. Standard Form CM Contracts. Compensation and Payment Issues. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PROJECT ROLE. Predesign Phase. Design Phase. Procurement/Bidding/Award Phase. Construction Phase. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LIABILITY ISSUES. General Liability Issues. Construction Manager's Liability to Owners and Third Parties for Economic Losses. The Construction Manager's Role in Jobsite Safety. Environmental Issues Affecting Construction Management. The Construction Manager's Role in Dispute Resolution. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES. Construction Management Case Studies. Appendices. Table of Cases. Index.