Fundamentals of Building Contract Management (Paperback)

Tom Uher

ISBN 10: 1742230210 / ISBN 13: 9781742230214

Published by NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, NSW, 2009

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Paperback. Contracts are vital to the construction delivery process; they direct and govern every move. This book strips the legal mystique and jargon from contracts and exposes their basic logic. Fundamentals of Building Contract Management is presented in three parts, covering issues that arise during the three stages of contract administration: the components of contracts and methods of project delivery; tendering and sub-contracting; specific contracts and dealing with contract disputes. Fundamentals of Building Contract Management is an essential guide for tertiary students of construction management, civil engineering, building and architecture, but also covers topics that are essential for practitioners in the construction industry. It will prove an invaluable reference Australia-wide. Contracts are vital to the construction delivery process; they direct and govern every move. This book strips the legal mystique and jargon from contracts and exposes their basic logic. Fundamentals of Building Contract Management Fundamentals of Building Contract Management Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fundamentals of Building Contract Management (Paperback)
• Publisher: NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, NSW
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1742230210
• ISBN 13: 9781742230214
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Stripping contracts of their legal mystique and jargon, this reference offers essential information on the entire contract administration process. Divided into three sections, this easy-to-use guide covers potential issues from project inception to finish and includes sample contracts as well as an overview of the most recent statutory legislation. Comprehensive and practical, this handbook is an invaluable tool for both practitioners in the construction industry and students across Australia.

About the Author

Thomas E. Uher is a consultant on contract administration and partnering and an adjudicator of payment claim disputes. He is the author of 100 journal and conference papers and three books, including Programming and Scheduling Techniques. Philip Davenport is a lawyer for the NSW Public Works and has been a solicitor in construction law for more than 40 years. He has written 10 books on construction law, including Adjudication in the Building Industry and Construction Claims.