ELIMINATE CONSTRUCTION MISTAKES AND MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE TO EXPENSE AND LITIGATION WITH DEFECT-FREE BUILDINGS
Nothing 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:
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Determine proper construction methods and costs during planning and bidding
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Avoid defects in the building stages and enhance quality control
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Obtain the proper insurance and satisfy underwriting requirements
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Reduce or eliminate the threat and cost of litigation
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
Introduction
Chapter 1 : A Basic Primer on the Construction Process
Chapter 2 : The Construction Contract
Chapter 3 : Why Do Contractors Get Sued?
Chapter 4 : Background to Construction Defect Law
Chapter 5 : The Most Common Construction Defects and How to Avoid Them
Chapter 6 : Using Plans, Specifications, and Contract Terms to Avoid Defects
Chapter 7 : Document Control
Chapter 8 : Managing Conflict During Construction
Chapter 9 : Cost-Saving Techniques
Chapter 10 : The Lawsuit - What Happens Next
Chapter 11 : Conclusion
Appendix A : Form of Case Management Order
Appendix B : Form of Construction Defect Complaint : Homeowner vs. Developer
Appendix C : Form of Complaint : Homeowner vs. Contractor
Appendix D : Form of Final Defect List : Homeowner vs. Contractor
Appendix E : Form of Mediation Brief : Homeowner vs. Developer -- Principal Issues Involve Soils Problems
Appendix F : Form of Answer to Complaint : Homeowner vs. Contractor
Appendix G : Form of Cross Complaint by Contractor Against Subcontractors for Indemnity and Against Owner
Appendix H : Selected Provisions for Construction Litigation
Bibliography
Index
