Fundamentals of Construction Claims A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, and Owners

Demystify complicated construction claims with this indispensable guide

Given how common complex claims have become in the modern built environment, Fundamentals of Construction Claims: A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects and Engineers is an absolutely critical addition to the library of any construction professional.

Written by William J. McConnell, PE, JD, MSCE, CDT, a celebrated lawyer, author, engineer, and expert witness, Fundamentals of Construction Claims sets out clear and concrete strategies for developing a construction claim from beginning to end. The author's straightforward 9-Step method helps readers avoid costly dispute resolution fees by:

• Explaining entitlement requirements for various types of claims, including differing site conditions, added scope, and weather delays
• Offering procedures for calculating delay impacts through forensic scheduling analysis
• Defining, in detail, four simple ways to prove damages

Throughout, relevant case studies are used to illuminate the principles found within and bring life to the concepts the author introduces.

WILLIAM J. McCONNELL, JD, MSCE, PE, is co-founder and CEO of The Vertex Companies, Inc. Vertex is an AEC firm that delivers integrated forensic, engineering, construction, and environmental solutions on complex projects around the world. McConnell is a top expert witness for large and complex domestic and international construction disputes. He has testified approximately 160 times, most notably for damages, allocation, scheduling, productivity, and standard of care opinions.

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction

2 Step 1: Review the Dispute Resolution Procedures

3 Step 2: Define the Type of Dispute

4 Step 3: Fulfill Pre-Claim Requirements and Notice Requirements

5 Step 4: Establish Entitlement

6 Step 5: Calculate Delay

7 Step 6: Calculate Damages

8 Step 7: Formatting and Packaging the Claim

9 Step 8: Non-Binding Dispute Resolution

10 Step 9: Binding Dispute Resolution

11 Termination Claims

12 Non-Contract Claims and Defenses

13 Allocation of Damages

14 Conclusion

Index

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.