TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,H.Randolph AU - Ellis,Ralph D. TI - Interpreting construction contracts: fundamental principles for contractors, project managers, and contract administrators SN - 0784409218 (hbk.) PY - 2007/// CY - Reston, Va. PB - American Society of Civil Engineers KW - Construction contracts KW - United States KW - Interpretation and construction KW - Contractors KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Project managers N1 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip082/2007042067.html ER -