For undergraduate and graduate level courses in Scheduling/Project Control, and Construction Management in departments of Civil/Construction Technology, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. Unique in perspective, this text/reference addresses each of the principle contract administration dutiesin logical orderfrom the hands-on viewpoint of a resident engineer on a construction project. It is ideal as a single-source primer for those new to construction, as a review for those preparing for certification exams, and as a reference for seasoned professionals.