Construction Management: Law and Practice (Construction Law Library)

This in-depth guide to the construction management relationship takes a practical approach to the CM process -- focusing on legal, contractual, and technical issues. The authors -- a team of leading experts -- show you how to efficiently structure agreements between an owner and a construction manager. In clear, nonlegal language, they outline the problems that you may encounter with the CM approach -- so that you can avoid pitfalls before they happen. You'll find the information you need, to help pave the way: learn the definitional issues of CM and how to choose a construction manager; get a full understanding of the services provided by a construction manager, as well as the liability issues involved; become familiar with the CM's project role and sample contract language; and read case studies of actual construction management projects.

Starts with an introduction to general concepts of the construction management process and addresses the special issues relating to construction management delivery. Details how to choose construction managers and explains their project role. Gives comprehensive coverage and case law relating to issues of insurance, liability, scheduling and duty of care. Also includes sample contract language.