Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law : A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Author Biographies -- Chapter 1 The Legal Context of Construction -- I. Introduction -- II. Contract Law -- A. What Is a Contract? -- B. Breach of Contract -- C. Implied Contract Obligations -- III. Evolution of Construction Law -- IV. Torts -- A. Intentional Torts -- B. Negligence -- C. Strict Liability -- V. Statutory and Regulatory Laws Affecting the Business of Construction -- A. Overview -- B. Growing Emphasis on Business Integrity -- Chapter 2 Interpreting the Contract -- I. The Importance of Contract Interpretation -- II. What Is a ``Contract''? -- III. The Goal of Contract Interpretation -- IV. Defining Contract Terms -- A. Terms Defined by the Parties -- B. Technical Terms -- C. Generally Accepted Definitions -- V. Interpreting the Contract's Wording -- A. The Contract Must Be Considered as a Whole -- B. Specific Terms versus General Terms -- C. Handwritten, Typed, and Preprinted Terms -- D. Order-of-Precedence Clauses -- VI. The Facts and Circumstances Surrounding Contract Formation -- A. Discussions and Conduct -- B. The Parties' Prior Dealings -- C. Industry Custom and Usage -- D. Limitations on the Use of Facts and Circumstances Surrounding the Contract -- VII. Resolving Ambiguities -- A. Construing the Contract against the Drafter -- B. Duty to Request Clarification -- VIII. Implied Contractual Obligations -- A. Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing -- B. Duty to Cooperate -- C. Warranty of Plans and Specifications-The Spearin Doctrine -- IX. Contractual Obligations Arising by Operation of Law -- Chapter 3 Alternative Contracting Methods -- I. Traditional Approach to Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages -- II. Multiprime Contracting and Fast-Tracking -- III. Construction Management -- A. Agency Construction Management -- B. Program Management.

C. Construction Manager/General Contractor -- IV. Design-Build Contracting: What Works to Avoid Disputes -- A. The Design-Builder's Perspective -- B. The Owner's Viewpoint -- C. The Successful Design-Build Project -- D. Design Professional Liability Issues in a Design-Build Project -- E. Extending Design-Build-Early Contractor Involvement -- F. Extending Design-Build-Energy Savings Performance Contracting -- V. Design-Build Aspects of Traditional Construction -- A. Performance Specifications -- B. Shop Drawings -- C. Secondary Design Review -- D. The Interpretations Clause -- E. Identification of Patent Defects -- F. Compliance with Permits, Codes, and Regulations -- VI. Contractor Liability Issues -- VII. Engineer-Procure-Construct -- A. Limitations of Liability -- B. Liquidated Damages -- C. Design Changes -- VIII. Building Information Modeling -- A. Collaborative Uses of BIM -- B. BIM's Legal Implications -- Chapter 4 Public-Private Partnerships -- I. The P3 Alternative -- A. The Resurgence of P3 Projects -- B. Considerations for a P3 Project -- C. Traditional Barriers to P3 Projects -- D. P3 Enabling Legislation -- II. P3 Project Participants -- A. Sponsoring Government Agency or Owner -- B. Construction Manager/Owner Consultants -- C. Developer or Concessionaire -- D. Design-Build Entity -- E. Designer or Engineer of Record -- F. Operation and Maintenance Contractors -- G. Other Project Stakeholders -- III. P3 Financing Strategies -- A. Traditional Project Financing Contrasted to P3 Projects -- B. Public and Private Funding Sources for Construction and Long-Term Financing -- C. P3 Payment Mechanisms from the Public Owner -- D. P3 Project Long-Term Cost-Benefit Analysis-A Final Financial Note -- IV. P3 Risk Allocation -- A. Risk Shifting to the Developer -- B. Redesign Risk and Changes -- C. Design Approvals by Stakeholders.

D. Permits and Governmental Approvals -- E. Increased Risks by Flow-Down -- F. Lower-Tier Payment Risks -- V. Conclusion -- Chapter 5 International Construction Contracts -- I. Unique Issues -- II. Project Delivery Methods and Contract Forms -- A. UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts -- B. UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement -- C. Anti-Corruption Policies -- III. Dispute Resolution -- A. Methods for Resolving Disputes -- B. Enforcement of Arbitration Awards -- C. Grounds for Refusing to Honor an Arbitration Award -- D. Enforcing Non-U.S. Judgments in the United States -- Chapter 6 Working in a New State: Pre-proposal and Performance Considerations -- I. Qualifying to Do Business -- II. State Registration Requirements: Bonds to Secure Payment of Taxes -- III. State Licensing and Qualifications -- IV. State and Local Laws Governing Construction -- V. Public-Sector Construction (State, Local, and Federally Funded State and Local Projects) -- VI. State Statutes and Policies Affecting Contractual Relationships and Terms -- A. Creation of an Enforceable Contract Relationship -- B. Contract Award Preferences -- C. Public Policy Limitations on Contract Clauses -- D. Impact of New Legislation -- VII. Preservation of Lien/Bond Rights -- A. Preconstruction Knowledge of Lien Law Peculiarities Is Essential -- B. Lien Law Protections and Procedures Vary Greatly from State to State -- C. "Almost Right'' Is Almost Always Not Good Enough -- D. A Valid Claim of Lien Does Not Guarantee Payment -- E. A Contractor Should Arm Itself Early with Accurate Lien Law Information -- VIII. Project Risk Assessment-``Foreign States'' -- IX. Information Sources -- Chapter 7 Competing for the Contract -- I. Introduction: Transition from Sealed Bids to Negotiated Best-Value Awards.

II. Key Concepts in Traditional Public Competitive Bids-Responsiveness and Responsibility -- A. The Responsive Bidder -- B. The Responsible Bidder -- III. The "Lowest and Best'' Bidder -- IV. Negotiated "Best Value'' Selection Process -- V. Electronic Bids -- VI. Reverse Auctions -- VII. General Considerations When Competing on Private Contracts -- VIII. Effect of Past Performance Evaluations on Award Process -- A. Past Performance Evaluation Procedures -- B. Challenges to Past Performance Evaluations -- IX. Contractor Bid Mistakes -- A. Elements for Relief from Bid Mistake -- B. Owner's Duty If Bid Mistake Is Suspected -- C. Withdrawal versus Reformation of Bid Mistake -- X. Bid Protests on State or Local Government Contracts -- A. Forum for State and Local Bid Protests -- B. Standing to Protest State and Local Procurements -- C. Remedies in State and Local Bid Protests -- D. Summary of State and Local Bid Protest Procedures -- XI. Bid Bonds -- XII. "Bid Shopping'': What Is the Obligation of the Prime Contractor to the Subcontractor Submitting the Lowest Price? -- XIII. Holding Subcontractors and Vendors to Their Bids -- A. Promissory Estoppel -- B. Elements of Promissory Estoppel -- XIV. Statute of Frauds Issues -- XV. Damages -- Chapter 8 The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry -- I. Applicability to Construction Projects-Purchasing Equipment and Materials -- II. Determining When Article 2 Applies -- III. Modifying U.C.C. Obligations -- IV. Contract Formation under the U.C.C. -- A. Agreement on All Terms and Conditions Is Not Required -- B. Methods of Acceptance -- C. Requirement for a Written Contract -- D. Withdrawal of an Offer -- E. Filling Gaps in Essential Contract Terms -- V. Risk of Loss -- VI. Inspection, Acceptance, Rejection, and Revocation of Acceptance -- A. Inspection of Goods -- B. Rejection of Goods.

C. Acceptance and Notice of Breach -- D. Seller's Right to Cure -- E. Revocation of Acceptance in Whole or in Part -- VII. Warranties under the U.C.C. -- A. Warranty Disclaimers -- B. Limitations on Remedies -- VIII. Statute of Limitations and Commencement of the Warranty Period -- IX. Performance Issues -- A. Anticipatory Repudiation/Adequate Assurance of Performance -- B. Dealing with the Other Party's Insolvency -- C. Excuse of Performance by Failure of Presupposed Conditions -- D. Buyer's Remedies -- E. Seller's Remedies -- Chapter 9 Authority and Responsibility of the Design Professional -- I. Overview -- II. Standard of Care, Professional Responsibility, and Liability -- A. Standard of Care -- B. The Professional Duty of a Design Professional -- C. Professional Responsibility and Liability -- D. Legal Distinction between an Architect and Engineer -- III. Authority of the Design Professional -- A. Actual Authority -- B. Implied Authority -- C. Apparent Authority -- D. Ratification of the Design Professional's Authority -- IV. Administrative Functions of the Design Professional -- A. Interpretation of the Plans and Specifications -- B. Review and Approval of Shop Drawings and Submittals -- C. Inspections and Testing -- D. Issuance of Certificates of Progress or Completion and Certificates for Payment -- E. Evaluation of Claims and Resolution of Disputes between the Owner and the Contractor -- V. Other Duties of the Design Professional -- VI. The Design Professional's Liability to the Contractor and Third Parties -- A. Negligence and the Economic Loss Rule -- B. Intentional Torts -- C. Third-Party Beneficiary Theory -- D. Professional Liability Coverage -- E. Liability to Third Parties -- VII. Statutes of Repose -- VIII. Effects of Contractual Limitations on Design Professional Liability -- A. Limitation-of-Liability Clauses.

B. Limitation of Liability in Standard-Form Contracts.

Cut through the legalese to truly understand construction law Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a guide for non-lawyers, presenting a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry. Now in its fifth edition, this useful guide has been updated to reflect the most current developments in the field, with new information on Public Private Partnerships, international construction projects, and more. Readers will find full guidance toward the new forms being produced by the AIA, AGC, and EJDC, including a full review, comparison to the old forms, areas of concern, and advice for transitioning to the new forms. The companion website features samples of these documents for ease of reference, and end of chapter summaries and checklists help readers make use of the concepts in practice. The updated instructor support material includes scenario exercises, sample curriculum, student problems, and notes highlighting the key points student responses should contain. Construction is one of the nation's single largest industries, but its fractured nature and vast economic performance leave it heavily dependent upon construction law for proper functioning. This book is a plain-English guide to how state and federal law affects the business, with practical advice on avoiding disputes and liability. Understand construction law without wading through legal theory Get information on an emerging method of funding large-scale projects Parse the complexities presented by international and overseas projects Migrate to the new AIA, AGC, and EJDC forms smoothly and confidently This book doesn't cover legal theory or serve as a lawyer's guide to case law and commentary - its strength is the clear, unaffected common-sense approach that caters to the construction professional's perspective. For

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