Fundamentals of Construction Claims
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Fundamentals of Construction Claims

A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, and Owners

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eBook - PDF

Fundamentals of Construction Claims

A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, and Owners

About this book

Demystify complicated construction claims with this indispensable guide

Given how common complex claims have become in the modern built environment, Fundamentals of Construction Claims: A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects and Engineers is an absolutely critical addition to the library of any construction professional.

Written by William J. McConnell, PE, JD, MSCE, CDT, a celebrated lawyer, author, engineer, and expert witness, Fundamentals of Construction Claims sets out clear and concrete strategies for developing a construction claim from beginning to end. The author's straightforward 9-Step method helps readers avoid costly dispute resolution fees by:

  • Explaining entitlement requirements for various types of claims, including differing site conditions, added scope, and weather delays
  • Offering procedures for calculating delay impacts through forensic scheduling analysis
  • Defining, in detail, four simple ways to prove damages

Throughout, relevant case studies are used to illuminate the principles found within and bring life to the concepts the author introduces.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Chapter 1 Introduction
  7. Chapter 2 Step 1: Review the Dispute Resolution Procedure
  8. Chapter 3 Step 2: Define the Type of Dispute
  9. Chapter 4 Step 3: Fulfill Pre‐Claim Requirements and Notice Requirements
  10. Chapter 5 Step 4: Establish Entitlement
  11. Chapter 6 Step 5: Calculate Delay
  12. Chapter 7 Step 6: Calculate Damages
  13. Chapter 8 Step 7: Formatting and Packaging the Claim
  14. Chapter 9 Step 8: Non‐Binding Dispute Resolution
  15. Chapter 10 Step 9: Binding Dispute Resolution
  16. Chapter 11 Termination Claims
  17. Chapter 12 Non‐Contract Claims and Defenses
  18. Chapter 13 Allocation of Damages
  19. Chapter 14 Conclusion
  20. Index
  21. EULA