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.