Interpreting construction contracts : fundamental principles for contractors, project managers, and contract administrators /
H. Randolph Thomas, Ralph D. Ellis, Jr
- Reston, Va. : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2007
- xvii, 451 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
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
0784409218 (hbk.) 9780784409213 (hbk.)
Construction contracts--United States Construction contracts--Interpretation and construction--United States Contractors--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Project managers--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.