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Publisher's Noteguaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.LITIGATION WITH DEFECT-FREE BUILDINGSNothing packs a more costly punch and ruins a project faster than a construction defect dispute. And nothing stops a project dead in its tracks faster than conflicts between builders and owners. But with McGraw-Hill's Defect-Free Buildings, you can rid your projects of these debilitating conflicts and protect your business against the costs, delays, and litigation they create.Packed with easy-to-understand guidelines, protocols, and checklists, this indispensable volume helps you:Determine proper construction methods and costs during planning and biddingAvoid defects in the building stages and enhance quality controlObtain the proper insurance and satisfy underwriting requirementsReduce or eliminate the threat and cost of litigationKEEP THE PEACETo help you minimize cost and lost time when disputes become unavoidable, Defect-Free Buildings also delivers a wide range of powerful conflict-resolution techniques. You'll learn how to:Get the right contract in placeDevelop forms and documents that minimize or eliminate disputes and delays in paymentDocument construction conditions to avoid potential conflicts and owner claimsResolve conflicts effectivelyAnd more!Written by a construction attorney with more than 25 years' experience as an arbitrator and mediator, Defect-Free Buildings is the money-saving resource you'll want within reach on every construction job.
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AcknowledgmentsHow to Use This BookIntroductionChapter 1on the Construction ProcessChapter 2: The Construction ContractChapter 3: Why Do Contractors Get Sued?Chapter 4: Background to Construction Defect LawChapter 5: The Most Common Construction Defects and How to Avoid ThemChapter 6: Using Plans, Specifications, and Contract Terms to Avoid DefectsChapter 7: Document ControlChapter 8: Managing Conflict During ConstructionChapter 9: Cost-Saving TechniquesChapter 10: The Lawsuit -- What MEDIATION BRIEF: HOMEOWNER vs. DEVELOPER -- Principal Issues Involve Soils SUBCONTRACTORS FOR INDEMNITY AND AGAINST OWNERAPPENDIX H: SELECTED PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION LITIGATIONBibliographyIndexNER(01): WOW
