Managing Construction Contracts

This Second Edition focuses on the commercial issues of contracting, covering the lifespan of a contract in four stages: inception of need, bid and award, administration, termination. Written from the owners' perspective, it is appropriate for construction managers and contract administrators. New material includes the effects of the computer on construction management practices, the risks and rewards of cross-border contracts and the role of the lawyer. Partial table of contents:

CONTRACT PLANNING.

Construction Contracts: Roles and Relationships.

Contract Pricing Alternatives.

CONTRACT FORMATION.

Developing Contract Documents.

Managing the Bid Cycle.

Contract Award.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.

Change Orders.

Backcharges.

Claims.

CONTRACT MONITORING.

Contract Reporting.

Contract Auditing.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Role of a Lawyer in Contract Management.

Contracting Across Borders.

Glossary of Terms.

Index.

Robert D. Gilbreath is the author of Managing Construction Contracts: Operational Controls for Commercial Risks, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.