{"product_id":"smith-currie-hancocks-common-sense-construction-law-9781119540175","title":"Smith Currie  Hancocks Common Sense Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe #1 construction law guide for construction professionals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate riskswhether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith, Currie \u0026amp; Hancock''s Common Sense Construction Law:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Biographies xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Legal Context of Construction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Contract Law 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Evolution of Construction Law 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Torts 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Statutory and Regulatory Laws Affecting the Business of Construction 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Interpreting the Contract 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. The Importance of Contract Interpretation 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. What is a Contract? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. The Goal of Contract Interpretation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Defining Contract Terms 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Interpreting the Contract’s Language 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. The Facts and Circumstances Surrounding Contract Formation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Resolving Ambiguities 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Implied Contractual Obligations 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Contractual Obligations Arising by Operation of Law 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Alternative Contracting Methods 26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Traditional Approach to Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Integrated Project Delivery 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Multiprime Contracting and Fast-Tracking 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Construction Management 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Design-Build Contracting 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Design-Build Aspects of Traditional Construction 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Contractor Liability Issues 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Engineer-Procure-Construct 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Building Information Modeling 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Public-Private Partnerships 56\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. The P3 Alternative 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. P3 Project Participants 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. P3 Financing Strategies 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. P3 Risk Allocation 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Conclusion 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 International Construction Contracts 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Unique Issues 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Project Delivery Methods and Contract Forms 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Dispute Resolution 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Working in a Different State 96\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Qualifying to Do Business 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. State Registration Requirements: Bonds to Secure Payment of Taxes 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. State Licensing and Qualifications 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Public-Sector Construction 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. State Statutes and Policies Affecting Contractual Relationships and Terms 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Preservation of Lien\/Bond Rights 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Project Risk Assessment—“Foreign States” 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Information Sources 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6.1 Checklist: Projects in “Foreign Jurisdictions” 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Competing for the Contract 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Introduction: The Rationale for Competition 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Key Concepts in Traditional Public Competitive Bids—Responsiveness and Responsibility 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. The “Lowest and Best” Bidder 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Negotiated “Best Value” Selection Process 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Electronic Bids 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Reverse Auctions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. General Considerations When Competing on Private Contracts 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Effect of Past Performance Evaluations on Award Process 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Contractor Bid Mistakes 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Bid Protests on State or Local Government Contracts 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI. Bid Bonds 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXII. “Bid Shopping”: What is the Prime Contractor’s Obligation to the Subcontractor Submitting the Lowest Price? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIII. Holding Subcontractors and Vendors to Their Bids 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIV. Statute of Frauds Issues 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXV. Damages 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry 152\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Applicability to Construction Projects—Purchasing Equipment and Materials 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Determining When Article 2 Applies 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Modifying U.C.C. Obligations 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Contract Formation Under the U.C.C. 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Risk of Loss 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Inspection, Acceptance, Rejection, and Revocation of Acceptance 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Warranties Under the U.C.C. 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Statute of Limitations and Commencement of the Warranty Period 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Performance Issues 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Design Professional’s Authority and Responsibility 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Overview 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Standard of Care, Professional Responsibility, and Liability 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. The Design Professional’s Authority 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. The Design Professional’s Administrative Functions 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. The Design Professional’s Other Duties 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. The Design Professional’s Liability to the Contractor and Third Parties 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Statutes of Repose 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Effects of Contractual Limitations on Design Professional Liability 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Assumption of Design Liability by the Contractor 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Shared Responsibility and Risk 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI. The Design Professional’s Copyright for Design Documents 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Dispute Avoidance Begins at the Bidding Stage 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. The Subcontract Agreement 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Should Subcontractors Be Bonded? 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Dispute Avoidance by Diligent Project Administration 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Contract Changes 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. What is a Changes Clause? 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Recovery Under the Changes Clause 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Constructive Changes 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Cardinal Changes 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. The Impact of Numerous Changes on Unchanged Work 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Impossibility\/Impracticability 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Differing Site Conditions 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. “Differing Site Condition” Defined 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Responsibility for Differing Site Conditions 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Standard Industry Differing Site Conditions Clauses 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Comparison of Differing Site Condition Provisions 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Operation of the Differing Site Conditions Clause 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Stumbling Blocks to Recovery 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Relief in the Absence of a Contract Provision 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices—Site Investigation Checklists 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 12.1 Project Checklist: Qualifying the Site 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExhibit A: Site Investigation Record 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 12.2 Pre-Bid Environmental Considerations 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Allocating the Risk of Performance Time in the Contract 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Use of Schedules in Project Management 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Analysis of Project Delay 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Typical Causes of Compensable Delay 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Concurrent Delay 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Excusable but Noncompensable Delays 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Acceleration 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Contractual Limitations to Recovery for Delays 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Owner Claims for Delay 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Delay Claims and the Use of CPM Schedules 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI. Documentation to Support Delay Claims 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Inspection 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Acceptance 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Contractual Warranties 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Project Commissioning and Post-Acceptance Facility Operations 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes 364\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Construction: A Risk-Prone Business 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Qualifying the Project and the Participants 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Defining Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks: Parties and Their Contracts 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Contract Framework 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Avoiding and Preparing for Disputes Through Proper Management and Documentation 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Prudent and Responsible Estimating 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Establish Standard Operating Procedures 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Establish Lines of Communication 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Project Documentation 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Electronic Communications on Construction Projects 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI. Cost Accounting Records 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXII. Monitoring the Work through Scheduling 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIII. Preserving Electronically Stored Information 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIV. Conclusion 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.1 ConsensusDocs 221—Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications for a Specific Project 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2 Logs and Forms 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2A Format for Notice Checklist 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2B Sample Partial Notice Checklists 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2C Forms 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2D Request for Information 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2E Telephone Conversation Memorandum 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2F Sample Daily Report 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2G Notice of Backcharge 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2H Field Order Status Chart 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2I Log: Incoming Correspondence 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2J Log: Outgoing Correspondence 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Payment Bonds 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Payment Bonds Required by Statute 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Payment Bonds on Private Projects 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Who is Protected by Payment Bonds 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Work Qualifying for Payment Bond Coverage 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Recovery Under Payment Bonds for Extra Work, Delay Damages, or Lost Profits and Other Costs 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Distinguishing between Payment Bond Claims and Performance Bond Claims 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Procedural Requirements for Payment Bonds 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Effect of Payment Bonds on Lien Rights 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. The Surety’s Defenses to Payment Bond Liability 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Performance Bonds and Terminations 451\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Surety Performance Bonds 451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eII. Termination 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Proving Costs and Damages 480\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Basic Damage Principles 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Methods of Pricing Claims 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Contractor Damages 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Owner Damages 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 An Overview of Environmental and Safety Concerns on the Construction Site 509\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Sources of Environmental Regulation and Liability 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Minimizing Environmental Risks Prior to Contracting 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Management Techniques for Environmental Risks during Contract Performance 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Mold: Developing a Program to Limit Liability 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Environmentally Friendly Construction: Green Buildings 526\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Construction Safety 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Construction Insurance 540\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Importance of Insurance Planning 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Introduction to the Language of Insurance Policies 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Types of Insurance 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Contract Requirements for Insurance 548\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Prompt Action to Protect Potential Coverage 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Insurer’s Response to Claims 552\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Routine Coverage Issues 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Concurrent Causes 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Construction Insurance and Mold Claims 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction Industry 566\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Immigration Issues 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Employee Safety and Health 571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Wage and Hour Requirements 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Employee Benefits: ERISA 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Employment Discrimination 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Family and Medical Leave Act 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Union Labor 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Employee-Background Investigations 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Workers’ Compensation—Exclusive Remedy Assertions 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting 595\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Introduction 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. The Players 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Key Terms 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Bankruptcy Code 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Status of the Debtor’s Contracts 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Status of Materials and Equipment 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Status of Contract Funds 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Other Sources of Funds 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Resolving Construction Disputes 623\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Early Claim Recognition and Preparation 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Early Involvement of Experts and Attorneys 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Demonstrative Evidence 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Contemporaneous Records 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Components of a Well-Prepared Claim Document 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Calculating and Proving Damages 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Pursuing Negotiation and Settlement 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Arbitration 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Litigation 643\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Federal Government Construction Contracting—An Overview 651\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Introduction: The Key Differences 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Contractor Selection 656\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Social-Economic Policies 663\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Resolution of Contract Disputes 684\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Standards of Conduct for Contractors 694\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 24.1 Internet Resources for Federal Government Construction Contracts 704\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 705\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407077581143,"sku":"9781119540175","price":98.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119540175.jpg?v=1730498095","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/smith-currie-hancocks-common-sense-construction-law-9781119540175","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}