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| 2006 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR: 350 Unique Code Questions | |||||||
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| This Study Guide and Practice Questions Workbook for the ICC Residential Building Contractor "C" Certification Exam, is Based on the 2006 ICC Residential Building Code. There are 80 questions (70 code related) on the Standard Residential Building Inspector "C" Exam. This effective tool will show you a quick and easy way to learn and remember the code while you practice for taking the Contractor's Exam. It will show you a system of how to study the code most effectively with efficient use of time, and at the same time train you become an expert on finding the answers that you need to lookup in the code reference quickly and accurately. If you have a basic understanding of terminology and you study using my practice question study technique, you should easily be able pass the exam first time and become an expert on the code at the same time while making the most of your time. By doing practice question and the taking timed practice exams along with special learning techniques this book will help you: 1. Increase your speed at finding the answers making you an expert on where to find the answers in the code book, this is very important because this is the only way to be correct 100% of the time. 2. Learn the answers to many of the questions that will be on the test and thereby be able to answer them from recall memory, saving you precious time. 3. Become an expert at managing that time during the test, through test taking experience. Practice Questions. The first section of practice questions contains hundreds of questions similar to those on the exam. It is designed to help you learn the code and give you the practice need to the find answers quickly. The second section contains are several Timed Practice Tests, which will hone your skills further, only this time with the element of time in play, just like the real exams. When you are finished you should be a master. Now, go into that exam room with experience, knowledge and confidnece, and pass that exam | |||||||
| BURGER TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS | ISBN-10: 0979219159 ISBN-13: 9780979219153 | PGS: N/A | List: 49.99 YOUR PRICE: 49.99 | ||||
| ACRET'S CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW, 2005 EDITION | |||||||
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| The first half of the book is a plain English explanation of competitve bidding, bid protest, affirmative action, "or equal", sub bids, selection of alternates, bid bonds, withdrawal of bid, enforceable and unenforceable contract provisions, liquidated damages, subcontractors, contractors license, extra work, delay, disruption, prompt payment requirements, processing claims, false claims, payment bonds, stop notices, notices of completion, cancellation of contracts, and stopping the work. The second half of the book is developed to the most often used and referred to codes, statues and regulations by construction professionals and their lawyers. The important and controlling parts of the Public Contract Code, Contractors License Law, Mechanics Lien Law, Stop Notice Law, bonding laws, bidding laws, Goverment Code, Streets and Highways Code, and other laws passed by the California legislature and the United Stated Congress that control bidding, award, and performance of public constuction projects. Now you can have all the answers at your findertips without having to go the the law library of talk to a lawyer! And you can be sure that the codes are up-to-date- right through new laws and amendments. With this book, when somebody quotes the law to you, you'll be able to look it up for yourself. | |||||||
| BNI BUILDING NEWS | ISBN-10: 1557015066 ISBN-13: 9781557015068 | PGS: 680 | List: 86.00 YOUR PRICE: 81.70 | ||||
| Be a Successful Building Contractor, 3rd Ed.(CONSTRUCTION) | |||||||
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| Introduction; Chapter 1: Welcome to the Construction Industry; Chapter 2: Getting Your Feet Wet; Chapter 3: What Do You Want to Accomplish in Your Building Career?; Chapter 4: Taking the Plunge; Chapter 5: Getting Organized and Ready to Work; Chapter 6: 15 Mistakes Builders Make That You Can Avoid; Chapter 7: The Pros and Cons of Building Model Homes; Chapter 8: Courting Bankers; Chapter 9: Selling Without Having a House to Show; Chapter 10: Opening Your Own Office; Chapter 11: Finding the Best Building Lots; Chapter 12: Controlling Desirable Lots in Subdivisions Without Buying Them; Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Building Lots; Chapter 14: Building on Speculation; Chapter 15: Selling With Real Estate Brokers; Chapter 16: Managing Your Time and Your Money; Chapter 17: Adding a Computer to Your Toolbox; Chapter 18: Keeping Track of Your Cash; Chapter 19: Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory; Chapter 20: Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Building Officials; Chapter 21: Bidding Methods That Really Work; (and more...) , | |||||||
| McGraw-Hill Professional | S | ISBN-10: 0071441743 ISBN-13: 9780071441742 | PGS: 352 | List: 34.95 YOUR PRICE: 33.20 | |||
| BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors | |||||||
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Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to design, con-struction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exc CONTENTS: Preface.@pCHAPTER 1: BIM HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION.@p1.1 Introduction.@p1.2 The Current AEC Business Model.@p1.3 Documented Inefficiencies of Traditional Approaches.@p1.4 BIM: New Tools and New Processes.@p1.5 What Is Not BIM Technology.@p1.6 What Are the Ben | |||||||
| Wiley | ISBN-10: 0470185287 ISBN-13: 9780470185285 | PGS: N/A | List: 85.00 YOUR PRICE: 80.75 | ||||
| Building Code Reference: Based on the 2006 International Residential Code, 1st Ed. | |||||||
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| The ultimate code reference for construction is here. Using the 2006 International Building Code and 2006 International Residential Code« as its foundation, the DEWALT Building Code Reference provides users with 80 pages of illustrated code requirements, violations, and installation concerns. From wall and floor framing to roof framing to foundations and footings, all the information you need to be successful in the industry is contained in this compact, easy-to-use reference guide. Perfect for use on any jobsite and up-to-date with industry standards, this is a must-have for anyone in the construction field.TOC N/A | |||||||
| CENGAGE Delmar Learning | ISBN-10: 0977718395 ISBN-13: 9780977718399 | PGS: 80 | List: 19.95 YOUR PRICE: 18.95 | ||||
| Building Conservation Contracts and Grant Aid; A practical guide, 1st Ed. | |||||||
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| Routledge - TAYLOR & FRANCIS | H | ISBN-10: 0419171401 ISBN-13: 9780419171409 | PGS: N/A | List: 154.95 YOUR PRICE: 147.20 | |||
| Building Contract Claims, 4th Edition | |||||||
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| CONTENTS: PART 1.@p1 Introduction.@p1.1 Structure of the book.@p1.2 Definitions.@p1.3 The basis of claims.@p1.4 Architect’s and Contract Administrator’s powers and liability to the contractor.@p1.5 Quantity surveyor’s powers.@p2 Time.@p2.1 Time of the essence.@p2.2 Time at large.@p2.3 Extension of time clauses in contracts.@p2.4 Concurrency.@p2.5 Acceleration.@p2.6 Sectional completion.@p2.7 The SCL extension of time protocol.@p3 Liquidated damages.@p3.1 The meaning and purpose of liquidated damages.@p3.2 Liquidated damages or penalty.@p3.3 Liquidated damages as limitation of liability.@p3.4 Sums greater than a genuine pre-estimate.@p3.5 Liquidated damages as an exhaustive remedy.@p3.6 Injunction.@p3.7 Liquidated damages in relation to loss.@p3.8 Where there is no breach of contract.@p3.9 Calculation of liquidated damages.@p3.10 Maximum recovery if sum is a penalty.@p3.11 Maximum recovery if liquidated damages do not apply.@p3.12 Bonus clauses.@p4 Basis for common law claims.@p4.1 General.@p4.2 Implied terms in building contracts.@p4.3 Variation of contract.@p4.4 Omission of work to give it to others.@p4.5 Extra work.@p4.6 Possession of site.@p4.7 Site conditions.@p5 Direct loss and/or expense.@p5.1 Introduction.@p5.2 Direct v indirect.@p6 Potential heads of claim.@p6.1 Basic principles.@p6.2 Two basic claims situations.@p6.3 Foreshortened programme.@p6.4 The ‘knock-on’ effect.@p6.5 The more common heads of loss.@p6.6 Cost of a claim.@p7 Causation.@p7.1 Theory.@p7.2 Use of networks.@p7.3 Float.@p8 The global approach.@p9 Substantiation of claims.@p9.1 Principles.@p9.2 Nature of supporting evidence.@p9.3 ‘Scott Schedule’.@pPART 2.@p10 Extension of time under JCT standard form contracts.@p10.1 Extension of time position under JCT 98.@p10.2 Extension of time position under IFC 98.@p10.3 Extension of time position under MW 98.@p10.4 Extension of time position under WCD 98.@p10.5 Extension of time position under PCC 98.@p10.6 Extension of time position under MC 98.@p10.7 Extension of time position under TC/C 02.@p10.8 Extension of time position under MPF 03.@p11 Liquidated damages under JCT standard form contracts.@p11.1 Liquidated damages position under JCT 98.@p11.2 Liquidated damages position under IFC 98.@p11.3 Liquidated damages position under MW 98.@p11.4 Liquidated damages position under WCD 98.@p11.5 Liquidated damages position under PCC 98.@p11.6 Liquidated damages position under MC 98.@p11.7 Liquidated damages position under TC/C 02.@p11.8 Liquidated damages position under MPF 03.@p12 Loss and/or expense under JCT standard form contracts.@p12.1 Introduction.@p12.2 Under JCT 98.@p12.3 Under JCT IFC 98.@p12.4 Under JCT MW 98.@p12.5 Under JCT WCD 98.@p12.6 Under JCT PCC 98.@p12.7 Under JCT MC 98.@p12.8 Under JCT TC/C 02.@p12.9 Under JCT MPF 03.@p13 Variations.@p13.1 Introduction.@p13.2 The baseline.@p13.3 Bills of quantities.@p13.4 Functions of the architect and the quantity surveyor.@p13.5 Variations position under JCT 98.@p13.6 Variations position under IFC 98.@p13.7 Variations position under MW 98.@p13.8 Variations position under WCD 98.@p13.9 Variations position under PCC 98.@p13.10 Variations position under MC 98.@p13.11 Variations position under TC/C 02.@p13.12 Variations position under MPF 03.@pPART 3.@p14 Claims under GC/Works/1 (1998).@p14.1 Introduction.@p14.2 Valuation of instructions.@p14.3 Prolongation and disruption.@p14.4 Extension of time and liquidated damages.@p15 Variations and claims under ACA 3.@p15.1 Introduction.@p15.2 Monetary claims under ACA 3.@p15.3 Architect’s instructions.@p15.4 Extension of time and liquidated damages.@p15.5 Claims on the final certificate.@p16 Claims under NEC.@p16.1 Introduction.@p16.2 Compensation events.@p16.3 Delay damages.@p17 Sub-contract claims.@p17.1 Introduction.@p17.2 Nominated sub-contract form NSC/C.@p17.3 Domestic sub-contract form DSC.@p17.4 Sub-contract conditions for sub-contractors named under IFC 98 (NAM/SC).@p17.5 The IN/SC form of domestic sub-contract for use with IFC 98.@p17.6 The Works Contract/2 for use with MC 98.@p17.7 The ACA form of sub-contract.@pAppendix A: Example of build up of contractor’s entitlement to reimbursement of direct loss and/or expense under JCT 98, clause 26.@pAppendix B: Extension of time and money claims under DOM/1.@pTable of cases.@pTable of standard form contract clauses.@pIndex | |||||||
| Wiley-Blackwell | H | ISBN-10: 140511763X ISBN-13: 9781405117630 | PGS: 568 | List: 164.99 YOUR PRICE: 156.74 | |||
| Building Contract Dictionary, 3rd Edition | |||||||
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| CONTENTS: A - Z alphabetical listing of terms; Table of cases | |||||||
| Wiley-Blackwell | H | ISBN-10: 0632039647 ISBN-13: 9780632039647 | PGS: 448 | List: 199.99 YOUR PRICE: 189.99 | |||
| Building Contractor's Exam Preparation Guide | |||||||
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| Pass your state, county or city contractor's exam with confidence. This book includes sample questions and the correct answers from actual state, county, and city exams across the country. Here you'll see the types of questions, and topics that will appear on the actual test. A full length exam is included so you can "rehearse" the exam and see which areas you need to study more on -- before you take the real test. | |||||||
| CRAFTSMAN BOOK CO. | H | ISBN-10: 1572180307 ISBN-13: 9781572180307 | PGS: 320 | List: 35.00 YOUR PRICE: 28.00 | |||
| BUILDING PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, 3rd Ed. | |||||||
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| Contents: Construction Industry & OPC Relationship; History & Influence of Labor; Professional Practice; Legal Concerns & Professional Insurance; Procedures of Bidding & Negotiating; Contract for Construction; Conditions of the Contract; Project Manual; Preparation of Specifications; Drawings; Administration of Contract for Construction; Project Records. | |||||||
| R. S. MEANS | H | ISBN-10: 0876295774 ISBN-13: 9780876295779 | PGS: 400 | List: 64.95 YOUR PRICE: 51.96 | |||
| C 21 PEERLESS CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS' EXAM STUDY BOOK: C-21 Building, Moving, Demolition | |||||||
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| Question and answer format to help study for the State of California Contractors' Exam. | |||||||
| PEERLESS | ISBN-10: 0PEERC2100 ISBN-13: | PGS: N/A | List: 99.95 YOUR PRICE: 98.95 | ||||
| CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION FORMS AND CONTRACTS - CD-ROM-C | |||||||
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| Provides Users with a Capability to Instantly Complete the Required Form, Print It, & File It on Their Computer for Later Use. Includes Bid Proposal, Prime Building Contract, Notice of Completion, CA 20-Day Preliminary Notice; Subcontractor's Agreement, CA Mechanic's Lien Release, Proposal & Contract, Home Improvement Contract, CA's Mechanic's Lien, Waiver & Release, Stop Notice, Notice of Cessation, & More. Features Easy Software Installation & Step-By-Step On-Screen Instructions. Save Completed Forms for Later Use & Make All Changes Instantly. | |||||||
| BUILDERS | ISBN-10: BBIFCD0000 ISBN-13: | PGS: N/A | List: 79.95 YOUR PRICE: 75.95 | ||||
| CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION LAW MANUAL 2005, CONTRACTOR'S EDITION | |||||||
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| An easy-to-use book designed for the consruction professional that will guide you step by step through the quagmires of construction litigation. | |||||||
| BNI | ISBN-10: 155701504X ISBN-13: 9781557015044 | PGS: N/A | List: 82.00 YOUR PRICE: 80.36 | ||||
| CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE, ANNOTATED, 2007 EDITION (WITH CD-ROM) | |||||||
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| If you are a construction professional who is concerned wtih bidding, awarding, administering, and building public projects in California, then whether you know it or not, every move you make draws its effectiveness from a single book of laws known as the California Public Contract Co de. | |||||||
| BNI BOOKS | ISBN-10: 1557015783 ISBN-13: 9781557015785 | PGS: N/A | List: 90.00 YOUR PRICE: 85.50 | ||||
| CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE, ANNOTATED: 2007 EDITION, WITH CD-ROM | |||||||
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| If you are a construction professional who is concerned with bidding, awarding, administering, and building public parojects in California, then whether you know it or not, every move you make draws its effectiveness from a single book of laws known as the California Public Contract Code. In the past, if you had a question about competitive bidding, prequalifications, affirmative action, substitituion of subcontractors, bond requirements, or force account work, you either had to take someone's word for it or go to a lawyer. You probably suspected that the lawyer had a book somewhere to look these things up. That's what you pay lawyers to do! But now, thanks to this new inexpensive, computer indexed version of the Public Contact Code, you can look it up for yourself! (Think of the legal fees you'll save!) Readers of BNI publications know that sound, accurate legal information is the foundation of a successful contacting business. Get the law on your side. | |||||||
| BNI BUILDING NEWS | ISBN-10: 155715783 ISBN-13: 9781557157836 | PGS: N/A | List: 90.00 YOUR PRICE: 85.50 | ||||
| CONTRACTOR'S STATE LICENSE STUDY GUIDE AND TEST COMPANION GUIDE - GENERAL BUILDING | |||||||
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| Everything you need to pass the General Building License exam for the State of California. You'll find hundreds of multiple choice questions and answers to help you pass the state exam. Originally written for the State of California, this exam guide can be used to help you raise your score on any state's licensing exam. includes two books: a study guide and a sample test, and two audio CD's. | |||||||
| CRAFTSMAN | ISBN-10: 1889892319 ISBN-13: 9781889892313 | PGS: 350 | List: 99.00 YOUR PRICE: 79.20 | ||||
| CONTRACTOR'S STATE LICENSE: Study Guide for the Law & Business Examination, 15th Ed. | |||||||
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| This Book is Intended for Those Interested in Obtaining a California Contractors' State License. The Book Provides the Reader with a concise Presentation of Part I, Law & Business, of the Examination. The Content Areas Covered in the Test Are: Employee Issues; Licensing; Job Management; Contracts; Liens & Disputes; Bid Procedures; Bookkeeping; Safety; Insurance; Special Circumstances. | |||||||
| BUILDERS | ISBN-10: 1889892270 ISBN-13: 9781889892276 | PGS: 425 | List: 99.95 YOUR PRICE: 94.95 | ||||
| Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction | |||||||
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Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing en CONTENTS: CHAPTER 1. GREEN CONSTRUCTION & THE CONTRACTOR.@p1.1 Introduction.@p1.2 Sustainable Development: What Is It?@p1.3 Green Building Defined.@p1.4 Green Construction: Reactive or Proactive?@p1.5 Green Construction without Green Design?@p1.6 What is Green Cons | |||||||
| Wiley | ISBN-10: 0470056215 ISBN-13: 9780470056219 | PGS: N/A | List: 80.00 YOUR PRICE: 76.00 | ||||
| CONTRACTS AND LIABILITY FOR BUILDERS AND REMODELERS, 4th Ed. | |||||||
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| Find out why it's important to have a written contract and what it should include. This new, expanded edition contains advice on matters such as increases in material costs, responsibility for scheduling, paying for inspections, mechanics liens, owner occupancy before final inspection, subcontractor's safety obligations, and the independent status of subcontractors. | |||||||
| HOME BUILDER PRESS | H | ISBN-10: 0867184108 ISBN-13: 9780867184105 | PGS: 192 | List: 45.00 YOUR PRICE: 42.75 | |||
| DEWALTr Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide, 3rd Ed. | |||||||
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| DEWALT - CENGAGE | ISBN-10: 1111135517 ISBN-13: 9781111135515 | PGS: N/A | List: 39.95 YOUR PRICE: 37.95 | ||||
| DeWALTr Contractor's Survival Guide, Complete Handbook: Building Your Business in Good Times and Bad, 1st Ed. | |||||||
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| Contents: 1. Branding. 2. Marketing. 3. When Things Go Very Bad. 4. Leads. 5. Sales, Sales, Sales. 6. Sales Management. 7. Employees - Can't Grow With Them; Can't Grow Without Them. 8. It's Your Time - Use it Wisely. 9. Customers - You Can't Live With Them. 10. Technology. 11. Business Intelligence. 12. Back to School. 13. Expense Management - Running a Lean Business. 14. Estimating and Pricing. 15. Management. 16. Business Planning. Overcome and even grow amidst the challenges posed by a challenging economy. The DEWALTr Contractor's Survival Guide, Complete Handbook provides all the tools needed to succeed even when others in the industry are struggling. It is written by a contractor with first-hand experience, and it is packed with proven techniques that will increase leads, cut costs, drive profits, and improve overall productivity. Topic coverage includes identifying the most effective areas to spend marketing dollars, gathering qualified but inexpensive leads, selling more estimates, driving business through the internet and social networking sites, and more. With special attention to industry-specific trends and the latest technologies, this is a must-have for anyone seeking to develop a strong business that is driven by growth. | |||||||
| DEWALT - CENGAGE | ISBN-10: 1111135401 ISBN-13: 9781111135409 | PGS: N/A | List: 24.95 YOUR PRICE: 23.70 | ||||
| DeWALT« Building Code Reference, 2nd Ed. | |||||||
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| The ultimate code reference for construction is back ù and this time it's more current than ever, using the 2009 International Residential Code« as the foundation for learning common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns. Retaining the simple, easy-to-understand approach that made the previous edition wildly successful, the revised DEWALT Building Code Reference will provide users with over 80 pages of photo-quality illustrations and clear, concise, text. Coverage ranges from wall, floor, and roof framing to foundations and footings, containing all the information you need to be successful in the industry in a compact, easy-to-use reference guide. Packaged in a conveniently-sized, durable format, it will withstand even the harshest jobsite conditions. | |||||||
| DEWALT - CENGAGE | S | ISBN-10: 1111036624 ISBN-13: 9781111036621 | PGS: 88 | List: 19.95 YOUR PRICE: 18.95 | |||
| DEWALT« Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide with Interactive CD-ROM: Based on the IBC and Construction Theory, 2nd Ed. | |||||||
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| Prepare for your state or county licensing exam with the most comprehensive building contractor's licensing guide on the market today. Developed by an industry leader in contractor education, the DEWALT Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide Second Edition provides complete coverage for exams that are based on the International Building Code« or International Residential Code«. With topics ranging from code and OSHA requirements to business management and building theory, readers are introduced to critical concepts. They are also given the opportunity to apply their knowledge, both with sample exams in the book, and simulated exam experiences in the back-of-book CD.TOC N/A | |||||||
| CENGAGE Delmar Learning | ISBN-10: 097974038X ISBN-13: 9780979740381 | PGS: 240 | List: 39.95 YOUR PRICE: 37.95 | ||||
| DEWALT½ Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide, 1st Ed. | |||||||
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| Thomson Delmar Learning - CENGAGE | S | ISBN-10: 0977000370 ISBN-13: 9780977000371 | PGS: 256 | List: 29.95 YOUR PRICE: 28.45 | |||
| Early Contractor Involvement in Building Procurement: Contracts, Partnering and Project Management | |||||||
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| CONTENTS: Introduction – Who Remembers Mott the Hoople?@pChapter 1 Early Contractor Involvement – An Overview.@p1.1 Early contractor involvement – why bother?@p1.2 Early contractor involvement and project pricing.@p1.3 Early contractor involvement and risk transfer.@p1.4 Early contractor involvement and payment.@p1.5 The role of building contracts.@p1.6 The limits of construction phase building contracts.@p1.7 Contractor contributions to design, pricing and risk management.@p1.8 The client, communications and project programmes.@p1.9 But do you need an early building contract?@p1.10 Preconstruction commitments under framework agreements.@p1.11 The infl uence of project managers and project partnering.@p1.12 So what is stopping us?@p1.13 Government and industry support.@pChapter 2 Conditional Contracts and Early Project Processes.@p2.1 The conditional preconstruction phase agreement.@p2.2 Recognised categories of contract.@p2.3 Effect of the number of parties.@p2.4 The planning function of contracts.@p2.5 Choices and contractual conditionality.@p2.6 Limited effi ciency caused by unknown items.@p2.7 Risk and fear of opportunism.@p2.8 Conditional relationships without full consideration.@p2.9 Need for long-term relations.@p2.10 Alignment of different interests.@p2.11 Preconstruction phase agreements as project management tools.@p2.12 Contracts and new procurement systems.@pChapter 3 Problems and Disputes Under Construction Phase Building Contracts.@p3.1 Introduction.@p3.2 The role of standard form building contracts.@p3.3 Standard forms and the assumption of complete information.@p3.4 Origins of standard forms and lack of trust.@p3.5 Criticisms of effectiveness of standard forms.@p3.6 Causes of claims.@p3.7 Links between claims and preconstruction phase activities.@p3.8 Links between claims and building contracts.@p3.9 New procurement procedures or gambling on incomplete information.@pChapter 4 Early Contractor Involvement in Design, Pricing and Risk Management.@p4.1 Introduction.@p4.2 Preconstruction design processes.@p4.3 Preconstruction pricing processes.@p4.4 Preconstruction risk management processes.@p4.5 Preconstruction subcontractor appointments.@p4.6 Perceived benefi ts of early contractor appointments.@p4.7 Early contractor appointments and sustainability.@pChapter 5 Client Leadership, Communication Systems and Binding Programmes 95@p5.1 Introduction.@p5.2 The role of the client.@p5.3 The role of communication systems.@p5.4 The role of binding programmes.@pChapter 6 Contractual and Non-contractual Preconstruction Options.@p6.1 Introduction.@p6.2 Building contract options.@p6.3 Letters of intent.@p6.4 Non-binding arrangements.@p6.5 Benefi ts of contractual clarity.@pChapter 7 Preconstruction Commitments Under Framework Agreements.@p7.1 Commercial attraction of frameworks.@p7.2 The relationship between frameworks and partnering.@p7.3 Frameworks and preconstruction phase processes.@p7.4 Published forms of framework agreement.@p7.5 Frameworks and the Private Finance Initiative.@p7.6 The impact of frameworks on changing behaviour.@pChapter 8 Project Management and Project Partnering.@p8.1 Introduction.@p8.2 Preconstruction phase agreements and project management.@p8.3 Preconstruction phase agreements and partnering.@pChapter 9 Obstacles to Early Contractor Appointments.@p9.1 Introduction.@p9.2 Project-specifi c obstacles.@p9.3 Procedural obstacles.@p9.4 Personal obstacles.@p9.5 Education and training.@p9.6 The role of the partnering adviser.@pChapter 10 Government and Industry Views and Experience.@p10.1 Introduction.@p10.2 Importance of government and construction industry support.@p10.3 Support for contractor and subcontractor design contributions.@p10.4 Support for two-stage pricing.@p10.5 Support for selecting contractors by value.@p10.6 Support for joint risk management.@p10.7 Support for greater client involvement.@p10.8 Government and industry views on partnering.@p10.9 Government views on preconstruction phase agreements.@p10.10 Industry experience of preconstruction phase agreements.@p10.11 Preconstruction phase agreements in an economic downturn.@pChapter 11 Conclusions – the Golden Age Of Rock ‘n’ Roll?@p11.1 Functions of building contracts and their potential to govern project processes.@p11.2 The assumption in standard form building contracts of complete project information and consequent problems and disputes.@p11.3 Preconstruction phase processes that can be improved by early contractor appointments.@p11.4 The role of the client, communication and programming of preconstruction phase processes.@p11.5 Contractual and non-contractual options to govern preconstruction phase processes.@p11.6 Increased preconstruction commitments under framework agreements.@p11.7 The relationship of preconstruction phase agreements to project management and partnering.@p11.8 Circumstances and attitudes that are obstacles to early contractor appointments or to preconstruction phase agreements.@p11.9 Government and industry support for early contractor appointments under preconstruction phase agreements.@pAppendix A Project Case Studies.@pUse of Preconstruction Phase Agreements on Single Projects.@pUse of Preconstruction Phase Agreements on Multi-project Frameworks.@pAppendix B Preconstruction Phase Processes Under Standard Form Building Contracts.@p1 Introduction.@p2 Design development.@p3 Two-stage pricing.@p4 Risk management.@p5 Communications.@p6 Programmes.@p7 Team integration.@pAppendix C Preconstruction Phase Processes Under Standard Form Framework Agreements.@pIntroduction.@pJCT Framework Agreements.@pNEC3 Framework Contract.@pAppendix D Form of Risk Register.@pAppendix E Form of Partnering Timetable.@pAppendix F Association of Partnering Advisers Code of Conduct.@pAppendix G Bibliography.@pPart 1 Contract forms.@pPart 2 Articles and books .@pPart 3 Government/industry reports .@pPart 4 Table of cases.@pIndex. | |||||||
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