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Richard H. (University of New Mexico) Clough, RH Clough, Glenn A. (University of New Mexico) Sears, S. Keoki (University of New Mexico) Sears, Robert O. (Texas A&M University) Segner, Jerald L. (University of New Mexico) Rounds e.a.

Construction Contracting – A Practical Guide to Company Management 8e

Name: Construction Contracting – A Practical Guide to Company Management 8e
Author: Richard H. (University of New Mexico) Clough

A Practical Guide to Company Management

Gebonden Engels 2015 8e druk 9781118693216

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The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded

Construction Contracting, the industry′s leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. A cornerstone of the construction library, this text presents the hard–to–find information essential to successfully managing a construction company, applicable to building, heavy civil, high–tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike. A wealth of coverage on the basics of owning a construction business provides readers with a useful "checkup" on the state of their company, and in–depth exploration of the logistics, scheduling, administration, and legal aspects relevant to construction provide valuable guidance on important facets of the business operations. This updated edition contains new coverage of modern delivery methods, technology, and project management.

The field of construction contracting comprises the entire set of skills, knowledge, and conceptual tools needed to successfully own or manage a construction company, as well as to undertake any actual project. This book gives readers complete, up–to–date information in all of these areas, with expert guidance toward best practices.

Learn techniques for accurate cost estimating and effective bidding
Understand construction contracts, surety bonds, and insurance
Explore project time and cost management, with safety considerations
Examine relevant labor law and labor relations techniques

Between codes, standards, laws, and regulations, the construction industry presents many different areas with which the manager needs to be up to date, on top of actually doing the day–to–day running of the business. This book provides it all under one cover for the project side and the business side, Construction Contracting is a complete working resource in the field or office.

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ISBN13:9781118693216

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Aantal pagina's:688

Uitgever:John Wiley & Sons

Druk:8

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1. The Construction Industry 1
2. Business Ownership 48
3. Company Organization 63
4. Project Design and Contract and Bid Documents for a Project 80
5. Cost Estimating and Bidding 104
6. Construction Contract Provisions 168
7. Contract Surety Bonds 192
8. Construction Insurance 213
9. Business Methods 253
10. Project Management and Administration 302
11. Project Time Management 335
12. Project Cost Management 361
13. Labor Law 391
14. Labor Relations 420
15. Project Safety 444
Appendix A. Instructions to Bidders 465
Appendix B. AIA Document B101–2007 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect 468
Appendix C. Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat 2014 490
Appendix D. AIA Document A201–2007 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction 491
Appendix E. Supplementary Conditions 530
Appendix F. Sample Lump–Sum Proposal Form, with Reference to Addenda, and Alternates 536
Appendix G. AIA Document A101–2007 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum 538
Appendix H. AIA Document A102–2007, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price 546
Appendix I. AIA Document A310–2010 Bid Bond 560
Appendix J. AIA Document A312–2010 Performance Bond 562
Appendix K. AIA Document A312–2010 Payment Bond 567
Appendix L. AGC Document 655 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor and Subcontractor 572
Appendix M. AIA A401–2007 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor and Subcontractor 592
Appendix N. Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association 607
Appendix O. Typical Construction Company General Ledger Accounts 668
Index 673

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