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Author Mann, Bob, 1936-

Title Defect-free buildings : a construction manual for quality control and conflict resolution / Robert S. Mann.

Publication Info. New York : McGraw-Hill, [2007]
©2007

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Location Call No. Status
 Harper Library - Circulating Collection  KF1950 .M36 2007    Available
Description xvii, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series McGraw-Hill construction series
McGraw-Hill construction series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-334) and index.
Contents Table of contents -- 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.
Subject Construction industry -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Construction contracts -- United States.
Buildings -- Defects.
ISBN 9780071479592
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