{"product_id":"construction-claims-and-responses-isbn-9781119151852","title":"Construction Claims and Responses","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical, step-by-step guide on how to prepare and respond to construction claims. Everyone involved in the preparation or review of construction claims should have this book to hand. The book examines the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide to demonstrate the process of building up a fully detailed claim submission. It includes advice on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContract administration for claims and claims avoidance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying the various types of claim.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key points for an effective claim or response document.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe essential elements to be included in a claim or response.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtension of time claims.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClaims for additional payment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of delay analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantum calculations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResponses and determinations to achieve agreement and avoid disputes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA note on dispute boards.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe advice given in the book is supported by worked examples of typical claims and responses with sample wording.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes a foreword by Roger Knowles, who says:\u003cbr\u003e\"The book is without a doubt fully comprehensive and goes though the preparation of a claim from A to Z. I have no hesitation in recommending it to students, beginners, those involved on a day-to-day basis with time and cost on projects, as well as the seasoned claims consultants\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for contracts managers, commercial managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers and architects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eRoger Knowles\u003c\/i\u003e xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is it Necessary to Produce a Fully Detailed and Professionally Presented Claim or Response? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Purpose of the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to be Considered Before Writing the Claim 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe form of Contract used in the Examples 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe example projects 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Contract Administration for Claims and Claims Avoidance 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contract documents 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgrammes and Planning 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecords, Records, Records 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronology and database 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotices 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispute Adjudication Boards and the Like 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Types of Claim 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims for Variations 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims for Extensions of Time 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims for Additional Payment Due to Prolongation 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcceleration and Disruption Claims 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims for Damages Under Law 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterim and Final Claims 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Presentation 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentation of the Submission or Review Document 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Style 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey points for claim presentation 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Document User‐Friendly 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the submission or review a stand‐alone document 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperfluous and irrelevant information 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo not Assume that the Reviewer has Prior Knowledge of the Project or Circumstances 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of leading the reviewer to a logical conclusion 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplanations, summaries and conclusions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of the Narrative to Explain other Documents 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstantiation by the use of Exhibits and Additional Documents 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompilation of the document 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of the Principles Covered in this Chapter 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Essential Elements of a Successful Claim 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of the principles covered in this chapter 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: The preliminaries to the claim 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Extension of Time Claim 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Method of Delay Analysis 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Extension of Time Claim 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Claim for Additional Payment 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculations 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The appendices and editing 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrangement of the appendices 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing and review 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Claim Responses and Determinations 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: A note on dispute boards 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Sources 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFIDIC Clause References 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAndy Hewitt\u003c\/b\u003e, FICCP, FCIOB, FCInstCES, FQSi has over 40 years' experience in the construction industry, gained in the UK, Africa and the Middle East. His earlier career included senior positions with contractors, subcontractors and consultants in project, commercial and contract management roles, during which time he worked on many prestigious projects. For  the past 15 years or so, Andy has specialised in contractual matters, claims and disputes, culminating in him becoming a partner in Hewitt Decipher Partnership, offering consultancy services relating to contractual and commercial matters, claims and disputes. Andy is also a partner in Claims Class, a specialist organisation that offers training and education on claims, the FIDIC contracts and related subjects. Hundreds of companies and individuals have benefitted from Andy’s experience, delivered via Claims Class’ internationally acclaimed workshops and e-courses. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘The author has had a great deal of hands-on experience at the coalface of preparing and responding to claims and this oozes from the pages….essential reading for anyone who is preparing a claim for the first time. For those of us with experience aplenty, the book provides an excellent aide-memoire and will ensure that nothing is missed.…I like the book and have no hesitation in recommending it to students, beginners, those involved on a day-to-day basis with time and cost on projects, as well as the seasoned claims consultants.’\u003c\/i\u003e                                                                           Roger Knowles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book examines the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide to demonstrate the process of building up the submission of a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt includes guidelines on setting out the claim, section by section, to ensure that the essentials of a successful claim are included. Worked examples of claims for variations, extensions of time and additional payment are given together with sample wording showing precisely how the claim may be presented in a manner which will lead the reviewer to a logical conclusion - or at least contain a persuasive argument to support the claimant’s case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of claims are managed without the need to resort to case law or legal matters. \u003ci\u003eConstruction Claims \u0026amp; Responses: effective writing \u0026amp; presentation \u003c\/i\u003etherefore discusses what the claim is trying to achieve and how to do this logically and persuasively. This is a practical, hands-on guide for the construction industry professional which explains how to approach the preparation of the claim document, what topics to cover, how to present the essential elements and how to compile the submission document into a user-friendly and comprehensive document.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor construction project personnel worldwide who need to review such submissions - from all sides, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and client – the author advises how to prepare responses which set out the respondent’s counter arguments, points of view and determinations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this Second Edition, the guidance has been updated and the text improved, incorporating feedback from readers, including a new chapter on contract administration for claims. Also new is additional material covering explanations, summaries and conclusions in narrative writing. The additional material is included as a result of feedback received from the successful course run by the author via his Claims Class distance learning course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988977238245,"sku":"NP9781119151852","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119151852.jpg?v=1761782286","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/construction-claims-and-responses-isbn-9781119151852","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}