Handbook of Contract Management in Construction

by: Ali D. Haidar (Author)

Publisher: Springer

Edition: 1st ed. 2021

Publication Date: 2021/6/11

Language: English

Print Length: 200 pages

ISBN-10: 3030722643

ISBN-13: 9783030722647

Book Description

This book addresses the process and principles of contract management in construction from an inteational perspective. It presents a well-structured, in-depth analysis of construction law doctrines necessary to understand the fundamentals of contract management.The book begins with an introduction to contract management and contract law and formation. It then discusses the various parties to a contract and their relevant obligations, whether they are engineers, contractors or subcontractors. It also addresses standard practices when drafting and revising contracts, as well as what can be expected in standard contracts general clauses. Two chapters are dedicated to contract clauses, with one focused on contract administration such as schedules, payment certificates and defects liability, and the other focused on contract management, such as terminations, dispute resolutions and claims.This book provides a useful reference to engineers, project managers andstudents within the field of engineering and construction management.

About the Author

This book addresses the process and principles of contract management in construction from an inteational perspective. It presents a well-structured, in-depth analysis of construction law doctrines necessary to understand the fundamentals of contract management.The book begins with an introduction to contract management and contract law and formation. It then discusses the various parties to a contract and their relevant obligations, whether they are engineers, contractors or subcontractors. It also addresses standard practices when drafting and revising contracts, as well as what can be expected in standard contracts general clauses. Two chapters are dedicated to contract clauses, with one focused on contract administration such as schedules, payment certificates and defects liability, and the other focused on contract management, such as terminations, dispute resolutions and claims.This book provides a useful reference to engineers, project managers andstudents within the field of engineering and construction management.