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Cut through the legalese to truly understand construction law

Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a guide for non-lawyers, presenting a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry. Now in its fifth edition, this useful guide has been updated to reflect the most current developments in the field, with new information on Public Private Partnerships, international construction projects, and more. Readers will find full guidance toward the new forms being produced by the AIA, AGC, and EJDC, including a full review, comparison to the old forms, areas of concern, and advice for transitioning to the new forms. The companion website features samples of these documents for ease of reference, and end of chapter summaries and checklists help readers make use of the concepts in practice. The updated instructor support material includes scenario exercises, sample curriculum, student problems, and notes highlighting the key points student responses should contain.

Construction is one of the nation's single largest industries, but its fractured nature and vast economic performance leave it heavily dependent upon construction law for proper functioning. This book is a plain-English guide to how state and federal law affects the business, with practical advice on avoiding disputes and liability.

  • Understand construction law without wading through legal theory
  • Get information on an emerging method of funding large-scale projects
  • Parse the complexities presented by international and overseas projects
  • Migrate to the new AIA, AGC, and EJDC forms smoothly and confidently

This book doesn't cover legal theory or serve as a lawyer's guide to case law and commentary – its strength is the clear, unaffected common-sense approach that caters to the construction professional's perspective. For a better understanding of construction law, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is an efficient reference.

Preface xxvii
Author Biographies xxix
1 The Legal Context of Construction 1(11)
I Introduction
1(1)
II Contract Law
1(3)
A What Is a Contract?
1(1)
B Breach of Contract
2(1)
C Implied Contract Obligations
2(2)
III Evolution of Construction Law
4(1)
IV Torts
5(3)
A Intentional Torts
5(1)
B Negligence
6(1)
C Strict Liability
7(1)
V Statutory and Regulatory Laws Affecting the Business of Construction
8(4)
A Overview
8(1)
B Growing Emphasis on Business Integrity
9(3)
2 Interpreting the Contract 12(16)
I The Importance of Contract Interpretation
12(1)
II What Is a "Contract"?
12(1)
III The Goal of Contract Interpretation
13(1)
IV Defining Contract Terms
14(1)
A Terms Defined by the Parties
14(1)
B Technical Terms
14(1)
C Generally Accepted Definitions
15(1)
V Interpreting the Contract's Wording
15(2)
A The Contract Must Be Considered as a Whole
15(1)
B Specific Terms versus General Terms
15(1)
C Handwritten, Typed, and Preprinted Terms
16(1)
D Order-of-Precedence Clauses
16(1)
VI The Facts and Circumstances Surrounding Contract Formation
17(3)
A Discussions and Conduct
17(1)
B The Parties' Prior Dealings
18(1)
C Industry Custom and Usage
18(1)
D Limitations on the Use of Facts and Circumstances Surrounding the Contract
19(1)
VII Resolving Ambiguities
20(1)
A Construing the Contract against the Drafter
20(1)
B Duty to Request Clarification
21(1)
VIII Implied Contractual Obligations
21(5)
A Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
22(1)
B Duty to Cooperate
22(2)
C Warranty of Plans and Specifications-The Spearin Doctrine
24(2)
IX Contractual Obligations Arising by Operation of Law
26(2)
3 Alternative Contracting Methods 28(33)
I Traditional Approach to Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages
29(1)
II Multiprime Contracting and Fast-Tracking
30(2)
III Construction Management
32(4)
A Agency Construction Management
33(1)
B Program Management
34(1)
C Construction Manager/General Contractor
34(2)
IV Design-Build Contracting: What Works to Avoid Disputes
36(10)
A The Design-Builder's Perspective
36(2)
B The Owner's Viewpoint
38(5)
C The Successful Design-Build Project
43(1)
D Design Professional Liability Issues in a Design-Build Project
43(1)
E Extending Design-Build-Early Contractor Involvement
44(1)
F Extending Design-Build-Energy Savings Performance Contracting
45(1)
V Design-Build Aspects of Traditional Construction
46(4)
A Performance Specifications
46(1)
B Shop Drawings
47(2)
C Secondary Design Review
49(1)
D The Interpretations Clause
49(1)
E Identification of Patent Defects
50(1)
F Compliance with Permits, Codes, and Regulations
50(1)
VI Contractor Liability Issues
50(2)
VII Engineer-Procure-Construct
52(4)
A Limitations of Liability
53(1)
B Liquidated Damages
54(1)
C Design Changes
55(1)
VIII Building Information Modeling
56(5)
A Collaborative Uses of BIM
56(1)
B BIM's Legal Implications
57(4)
4 Public-Private Partnerships 61(26)
I The P3 Alternative
63(8)
A The Resurgence of P3 Projects
63(1)
B Considerations for a P3 Project
64(1)
C Traditional Barriers to P3 Projects
65(1)
D P3 Enabling Legislation
66(5)
II P3 Project Participants
71(5)
A Sponsoring Government Agency or Owner
71(1)
B Construction Manager/Owner Consultants
72(1)
C Developer or Concessionaire
72(1)
D Design-Build Entity
73(1)
E Designer or Engineer of Record
74(1)
F Operation and Maintenance Contractors
74(1)
G Other Project Stakeholders
75(1)
III P3 Financing Strategies
76(6)
A Traditional Project Financing Contrasted to P3 Projects
76(1)
B Public and Private Funding Sources for Construction and Long-Term Financing
77(3)
C P3 Payment Mechanisms from the Public Owner
80(1)
D P3 Project Long-Term Cost-Benefit Analysis-A Final Financial Note
81(1)
IV P3 Risk Allocation
82(3)
A Risk Shifting to the Developer
82(1)
B Redesign Risk and Changes
83(1)
C Design Approvals by Stakeholders
84(1)
D Permits and Governmental Approvals
85(1)
E Increased Risks by Flow-Down
85(1)
F Lower-Tier Payment Risks
85(1)
V Conclusion
85(2)
5 International Construction Contracts 87(21)
I Unique Issues
87(2)
II Project Delivery Methods and Contract Forms
89(13)
A UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts
92(4)
B UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement
96(3)
C Anti-Corruption Policies
99(3)
III Dispute Resolution
102(6)
A Methods for Resolving Disputes
102(1)
B Enforcement of Arbitration Awards
103(1)
C Grounds for Refusing to Honor an Arbitration Award
104(1)
D Enforcing Non-U.S. Judgments in the United States
105(3)
6 Working in a New State: Pre-proposal and Performance Considerations 108(25)
I Qualifying to Do Business
108(2)
II State Registration Requirements: Bonds to Secure Payment of Taxes
110(1)
III State Licensing and Qualifications
110(2)
IV State and Local Laws Governing Construction
112(2)
V Public-Sector Construction (State, Local, and Federally Funded State and Local Projects)
114(3)
VI State Statutes and Policies Affecting Contractual Relationships and Terms
117(6)
A Creation of an Enforceable Contract Relationship
117(1)
B Contract Award Preferences
117(2)
C Public Policy Limitations on Contract Clauses
119(3)
D Impact of New Legislation
122(1)
VII Preservation of Lien/Bond Rights
123(3)
A Preconstruction Knowledge of Lien Law Peculiarities Is Essential
123(1)
B Lien Law Protections and Procedures Vary Greatly from State to State
124(1)
C "Almost Right" Is Almost Always Not Good Enough
124(1)
D A Valid Claim of Lien Does Not Guarantee Payment
125(1)
E A Contractor Should Arm Itself Early with Accurate Lien Law Information
125(1)
VIII Project Risk Assessment-"Foreign States"
126(1)
IX Information Sources
127(2)
Appendix 6.1 Checklist: Projects in "Foreign States"
129(4)
7 Competing for the Contract 133(44)
I Introduction: Transition from Sealed Bids to Negotiated Best-Value Awards
133(1)
II Key Concepts in Traditional Public Competitive Bids-Responsiveness and Responsibility
134(6)
A The Responsive Bidder
134(5)
B The Responsible Bidder
139(1)
III The "Lowest and Best" Bidder
140(3)
IV Negotiated "Best Value" Selection Process
143(2)
V Electronic Bids
145(2)
VI Reverse Auctions
147(1)
VII General Considerations When Competing on Private Contracts
148(1)
VIII Effect of Past Performance Evaluations on Award Process
149(8)
A Past Performance Evaluation Procedures
151(2)
B Challenges to Past Performance Evaluations
153(4)
IX Contractor Bid Mistakes
157(5)
A Elements for Relief from Bid Mistake
157(3)
B Owner's Duty If Bid Mistake Is Suspected
160(1)
C Withdrawal versus Reformation of Bid Mistake
161(1)
X Bid Protests on State or Local Government Contracts
162(3)
A Forum for State and Local Bid Protests
163(1)
B Standing to Protest State and Local Procurements
164(1)
C Remedies in State and Local Bid Protests
164(1)
D Summary of State and Local Bid Protest Procedures
164(1)
XI Bid Bonds
165(2)
XII "Bid Shopping": What Is the Obligation of the Prime Contractor to the Subcontractor Submitting the Lowest Price?
167(3)
XIII Holding Subcontractors and Vendors to Their Bids
170(3)
A Promissory Estoppel
170(2)
B Elements of Promissory Estoppel
172(1)
XIV Statute of Frauds Issues
173(1)
XV Damages
174(3)
8 The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry 177(22)
I Applicability to Construction Projects-Purchasing Equipment and Materials
177(1)
II Determining When Article 2 Applies
178(1)
III Modifying U.C.C. Obligations
179(1)
IV Contract Formation under the U.C.C.
179(4)
A Agreement on All Terms and Conditions Is Not Required
180(1)
B Methods of Acceptance
180(1)
C Requirement for a Written Contract
180(1)
D Withdrawal of an Offer
181(1)
E Filling Gaps in Essential Contract Terms
182(1)
V Risk of Loss
183(1)
VI Inspection, Acceptance, Rejection, and Revocation of Acceptance
184(4)
A Inspection of Goods
184(1)
B Rejection of Goods
185(1)
C Acceptance and Notice of Breach
185(1)
D Seller's Right to Cure
186(1)
E Revocation of Acceptance in Whole or in Part
187(1)
VII Warranties under the U.C.C.
188(2)
A Warranty Disclaimers
189(1)
B Limitations on Remedies
189(1)
VIII Statute of Limitations and Commencement of the Warranty Period
190(2)
IX Performance Issues
192(7)
A Anticipatory Repudiation/Adequate Assurance of Performance
192(1)
B Dealing with the Other Party's Insolvency
193(1)
C Excuse of Performance by Failure of Presupposed Conditions
194(2)
D Buyer's Remedies
196(1)
E Seller's Remedies
196(3)
9 Authority and Responsibility of the Design Professional 199(49)
I Overview
199(1)
II Standard of Care, Professional Responsibility, and Liability
200(8)
A Standard of Care
200(4)
B The Professional Duty of a Design Professional
204(1)
C Professional Responsibility and Liability
204(3)
D Legal Distinction between an Architect and Engineer
207(1)
III Authority of the Design Professional
208(3)
A Actual Authority
209(1)
B Implied Authority
210(1)
C Apparent Authority
210(1)
D Ratification of the Design Professional's Authority
211(1)
IV Administrative Functions of the Design Professional
211(13)
A Interpretation of the Plans and Specifications
213(1)
B Review and Approval of Shop Drawings and Submittals
214(2)
C Inspections and Testing
216(3)
D Issuance of Certificates of Progress or Completion and Certificates for Payment
219(4)
E Evaluation of Claims and Resolution of Disputes between the Owner and the Contractor
223(1)
V Other Duties of the Design Professional
224(1)
VI The Design Professional's Liability to the Contractor and Third Parties
225(7)
A Negligence and the Economic Loss Rule
225(3)
B Intentional Torts
228(1)
C Third-Party Beneficiary Theory
228(3)
D Professional Liability Coverage
231(1)
E Liability to Third Parties
231(1)
VII Statutes of Repose
232(2)
VIII Effects of Contractual Limitations on Design Professional Liability
234(4)
A Limitation-of-Liability Clauses
234(4)
B Limitation of Liability in Standard-Form Contracts
238(1)
IX Assumption of Design Liability by the Contractor
238(3)
X Shared Responsibility and Risk
241(2)
A Shared Risk and Alternative Project Delivery Systems
241(1)
B Recent Standard-Form Contract Efforts Regarding Shared Responsibility and Risk
242(1)
XI The Design Professional's Copyright for Design Documents
243(5)
10 Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance 248(43)
I Dispute Avoidance Begins at the Bidding Stage
248(6)
A The Importance of Price
248(1)
B Know the Other Parties
249(3)
C Subcontract Bids-Potential Issues
252(2)
II Preparation of the Subcontract Agreement
254(23)
A "Flow-Down" Obligations
256(1)
B Scope of Work
257(1)
C Payment Obligations
258(5)
D Subcontractor Termination
263(5)
E No Damages for Delay, Except as Paid by the Owner
268(1)
F Changes
268(2)
G Subcontractor's Indemnification of the Contractor
270(3)
H Labor Affiliation
273(1)
I Disputes Procedures
274(2)
J Federal Government Projects
276(1)
III Should Subcontractors Be Bonded?
277(1)
IV Dispute Avoidance by Diligent Project Administration
278(13)
A General Contractor's Duty to Coordinate the Work
278(1)
B Implied Duty to Cooperate
279(1)
C Implied Duty to Coordinate
279(1)
D Limitation of Liability
280(1)
E Pay Applications and Partial Lien Waivers
281(1)
F Prime Contractor Financing of Subcontractors
281(1)
G Remedies for Defective Performance
282(1)
H Remedies for Delayed Performance
283(1)
I Relationship between Subcontractor and Owner: Can the Prime Contractor Assert the Subcontractor's Rights against the Owner?
284(2)
J Prime Must Be Liable to the Subcontractor for the Pass-Through Claim: The Severin Doctrine
286(1)
K States Have Adopted the Severin Doctrine
287(1)
L Conclusion
288(3)
11 Contract Changes 291(29)
I What Is a Changes Clause?
291(6)
II Recovery under the Changes Clause
297(3)
A Is There a Change to the Contract Work?
298(1)
B Deductive Changes
299(1)
III Who Is Authorized to Order Changes?
300(3)
A Implied Authority
301(1)
B Apparent Authority
302(1)
C Alternatives to Demonstrating Authority
303(1)
IV Written Documentation of Changes
303(5)
A Written Directives
303(3)
B Requirements for Written Notice of a Change
306(2)
V Constructive Changes
308(6)
A Informal Extra Work Directives
309(1)
B Defective Plans and Specifications
309(1)
C Misinterpretation of Plans and Specifications by the Owner
310(1)
D Acceleration
311(3)
VI Cardinal Changes
314(2)
VII The Impact of Numerous Changes on Unchanged Work
316(1)
VIII Impossibility/Impracticability
317(3)
12 Differing Site Conditions 320(42)
I "Differing Site Condition" Defined
320(1)
II Responsibility for Differing Site Conditions
320(1)
III Standard Industry Differing Site Conditions Clauses
321(9)
A Federal Government Contracts
322(1)
B The American Institute of Architects
322(2)
C ConsensusDocs
324(1)
D Design-Build Institute of America
325(1)
E Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee
326(3)
F Federal Highway Administration
329(1)
IV Comparison of DSC Provisions
330(2)
A Type I and Type II Changed Conditions
331(1)
B Notice Requirements
331(1)
V Operation of the Differing Site Conditions Clause
332(11)
A Recovery for a Type I Changed Condition
333(7)
B Recovery for a Type II Changed Condition
340(3)
VI Stumbling Blocks to Recovery
343(8)
A Pre-Award Site Investigations
343(3)
B Design-Build Contracts & Post-Award Site Investigations
346(2)
C Exculpatory Clauses
348(1)
D Notice Requirements
349(2)
VII Relief in the Absence of a Contract Provision
351(5)
A Misrepresentation
351(1)
B Duty to Disclose
352(1)
C Breach of Implied Warranty
352(1)
D Mutual Mistake
353(3)
Appendices-Site Investigation Checklists
356(1)
I General Notes
356(1)
Appendix 12.1 Project Checklist: Qualifying the Site
357(1)
Exhibit A: Site Investigation Record
358(2)
Appendix 12.2 Pre-Bid Environmental Considerations
360(2)
13 Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration 362(37)
I Allocating the Risk of Performance Time in the Contract
363(6)
A "Time Is of the Essence" Clause
364(1)
B Contract Commencement and Completion Dates
365(1)
C Substantial Completion and Final Completion
365(1)
D Typical Contract Time and Scheduling Clauses
366(3)
II Use of Schedules in Project Management
369(3)
III Analysis of Project Delay
372(3)
A Excusable Delays versus Nonexcusable Delays
373(1)
B Excusable Delays
374(1)
IV Typical Causes of Compensable Delay
375(7)
A Defective Drawings or Specifications
375(1)
B Failure to Provide Site Access or Improper Site Preparation
376(1)
C Delayed Delivery of Owner-Supplied Fixtures or Equipment
377(1)
D Failure to Timely Approve Shop Drawings/Process Submittals
378(1)
E Failure to Coordinate Prime Contractors
378(1)
F Failure to Give Timely Orders for Work
379(1)
G Failure to Make Timely Payments to Contractors
380(1)
H Failure to Inspect
380(1)
I Suspensions
380(1)
J Excessive Change Orders
381(1)
V Concurrent Delay
382(1)
A Traditional View: No Recovery by Either Party
382(1)
B Emerging Trend: Apportionment of Delay Damages
382(1)
VI Excusable but Noncompensable Delays
383(2)
A Weather
384(1)
B Other Acts of God
384(1)
C Labor Problems
385(1)
VII Acceleration
385(3)
A Directed Acceleration
386(1)
B Constructive Acceleration
387(1)
VIII Contractual Limitations to Recovery for Delays
388(3)
A Requirement for Written Notice
388(1)
B Submission of a Delay Claim
388(2)
C No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses
390(1)
IX Owner Claims for Delay
391(1)
X Delay Claims and the Use of CPM Schedules
392(2)
XI Documentation to Support Delay Claims
394(5)
14 Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning 399(32)
I Inspection
400(13)
A Introduction
400(1)
B Standard Inspection Clauses
401(2)
C Safety-Related Inspection Obligations
403(1)
D Costs of Inspection
404(1)
E The Owner's Right to Inspect
405(2)
F Rejection and Correction
407(1)
G Limitation on Owner's Inspections
407(3)
H Inspection by the Design Professional or Inspector
410(2)
I Inspection by the Contractor
412(1)
II Acceptance
413(7)
A Overview
413(1)
B Types of Acceptance: Formal versus Constructive
413(2)
C Authority as an Element of Constructive Acceptance
415(1)
D Limitations on the Finality of Acceptance
416(1)
E Contract Provisions Related to the Finality of Acceptance
417(1)
F Substantial Completion
417(1)
G Final Completion
418(1)
H Revocation of Acceptance
419(1)
III Contractual Warranties
420(5)
A Express Warranties
420(3)
B Implied Warranties
423(1)
C Statutory Warranties
424(1)
IV Project Commissioning and Post-Acceptance Facility Operations
425(6)
A Commissioning Programs
426(2)
B Bonding Considerations-Long Term Performance Obligations
428(3)
15 Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes 431(63)
I Construction: A Risk-Prone Business
431(1)
II Qualifying the Project and the Participants
432(7)
A Qualifying the Project
432(1)
B Qualifying the Project Participants
433(6)
C Qualifying the Site and Locale
439(1)
III Defining Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks: Parties and Their Contracts
439(2)
IV Contract Framework
441(4)
A Standard Contract Forms
441(3)
B Critical Contract Provisions
444(1)
C Modifying Standard Contract Forms
444(1)
V Avoiding and Preparing for Disputes through Proper Management and Documentation
445(1)
VI Prudent and Responsible Estimating
446(1)
VII Establish Standard Operating Procedures
447(1)
VIII Establish Lines of Communication
447(1)
IX Project Documentation
448(7)
X Electronic Communications on Construction Projects
455(4)
A Industry Forms Addressing Electronic Communications
455(2)
B Web-Based Project Management Systems
457(1)
C Legal Implications of Web-Based Project Management Systems
458(1)
XI Cost Accounting Records
459(1)
XII Monitoring the Work through Scheduling
460(1)
XIII Preserving Electronically Stored Information
461(1)
XIV Conclusion
462(3)
Appendix 15.1 ConsensusDocs 221-Contractor's Statement of Qualifications for a Specific Project
465(10)
Appendix 15.2 Logs and Forms
475(1)
Appendix 15.2A Format for Notice Checklist
476(2)
Appendix 15.2B Sample Partial Notice Checklists
478(4)
Appendix 15.2C Forms
482(5)
Appendix 15.2D Request for Information
487(1)
Appendix 15.2E Telephone Conversation Memorandum
488(1)
Appendix 15.2F Sample Daily Report
489(1)
Appendix 15.2G Notice of Backcharge
490(1)
Appendix 15.2H Field Order Status Chart
491(1)
Appendix 15.2I Log: Incoming Correspondence
492(1)
Appendix 15.2J Log: Outgoing Correspondence
493(1)
16 Payment Bonds 494(28)
I Payment Bonds Required by Statute
495(6)
A The Miller Act
495(4)
B Little Miller Acts
499(2)
II Payment Bonds on Private Projects
501(1)
III Who Is Protected by Payment Bonds
501(6)
A "Subcontractors" and "Suppliers"
502(2)
B Suppliers of Customized Materials
504(1)
C "Substantiality and Importance" of Relationship with Prime Contractor
504(1)
D "Dummy" Subcontractors, Alter Egos, and Joint Ventures
505(1)
E Claimants on Private Payment Bonds
506(1)
IV Work Qualifying for Payment Bond Coverage
507(3)
A Labor and Materials
507(2)
B Equipment Repairs and Rental
509(1)
V Recovery under Payment Bonds for Extra Work, Delay Damages, or Lost Profits, and Other Costs
510(3)
A Extra Work
510(1)
B Damages for Delay, Overhead, and Profit on Performed Work, and Lost Profits on Unperformed Work
511(1)
C Attorneys' Fees and Interest
512(1)
VI Distinguishing between Payment Bond Claims and Performance Bond Claims
513(1)
VII Procedural Requirements
513(4)
A Time of Notice
513(2)
B Time of Lawsuit
515(2)
C Surety Response to Notice of Claim
517(1)
VIII Effect of Payment Bonds on Lien Rights
517(1)
IX The Surety's Defenses to Payment Bond Liability
518(4)
A Pay-If-Paid Clauses
518(1)
B Misrepresented Status of Payments
519(1)
C Claim or Lien Waivers
519(3)
17 Performance Bonds and Terminations 522(36)
I Surety Performance Bonds
522(18)
A Fundamentals of Suretyship Law
522(6)
B Extension of Performance Bond Surety's Liability to Third Parties
528(1)
C Surety's Liability Exceeding the Penal Sum of the Performance Bond
529(2)
D Surety's Defenses to Performance Bond Liability
531(4)
E Surety Entitlement to Contract Funds
535(1)
F Industry Performance Bond Forms: A Comparison
536(1)
G Effect on the Surety of Arbitration of Construction Disputes
537(2)
H Alternatives to Bonds: Subcontract Default Insurance Programs
539(1)
II Termination
540(18)
A Overview
540(1)
B Termination for Default
540(1)
C Standard-Form Contracts: Grounds for Default Termination
541(4)
D Defenses of the Contractor
545(3)
E Remedies of the Owner
548(3)
F Financial Institution Considerations
551(1)
G Termination for Convenience
552(2)
H Convenience Termination Costs
554(4)
18 Proving Costs and Damages 558(35)
I Basic Damage Principles
558(7)
A The Compensatory Nature of Damages
558(1)
B Categories of Damages
559(3)
C Causation
562(1)
D Cost Accounting Records
562(1)
E Mitigation of Damages
562(1)
F Betterment
563(1)
G Economic Loss Rule
563(2)
II Methods of Pricing Claims
565(3)
A The Total Cost Method
565(1)
B Segregated Cost Method
566(1)
C Modified Total Cost Method
567(1)
D Quantum Meruit Claims
567(1)
III Contractor Damages
568(16)
A Contract Changes and Extras
568(2)
B Wrongful Termination or Abandonment
570(1)
C Owner-Caused Delay and Disruption
571(6)
D Owner-Caused Acceleration
577(1)
E Defective Drawings or Specifications
578(1)
F Inefficiency Claims
578(6)
IV Owner Damages
584(9)
A Direct Damages
584(2)
B Consequential Damages
586(1)
C Liquidated Damages
587(6)
19 An Overview of Environmental and Safety Concerns on the Construction Site 593(34)
I Sources of Environmental Regulation and Liability
593(10)
A Encountering Hazardous Materials on a Construction Site-CERCLA Liability
594(4)
B Water Quality
598(1)
C Air Quality
599(4)
II Minimizing Environmental Risks Prior to Contracting
603(6)
A Conduct a Prebid Environmental Review of the Contract Documents
603(2)
B Contract Provisions and Indemnification
605(4)
C Insurance
609(1)
III Management Techniques for Environmental Risks during Contract Performance
609(2)
A Management Review of Environmental Risks
610(1)
B Have a Response Plan
610(1)
C Immediately Stop Work in the Affected Area
610(1)
D Provide Immediate Notice
611(1)
E Do Not Resume Work without Proper Authorization
611(1)
IV Mold: Developing a Program to Limit Liability
611(2)
V Environmentally Friendly Construction: Green Buildings
613(4)
A LEED Certification
613(1)
B Green Globes Certification
614(1)
C Design and Construction Issues Affected by Green Building Construction
615(1)
D Bearing the Risk: Legal Issues Raised by LEED and Green Globes
616(1)
E Post-Construction Obligations of Green Building Construction
617(1)
VI Construction Safety
617(10)
A Sources of Safety Requirements: OSHA-Specific Project Procedures
618(1)
B Successfully Working with OSHA
619(1)
C Who Is Responsible for Project Safety?
619(4)
D Indemnification
623(1)
E Workers' Compensation Statutes
623(1)
F Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica
624(3)
20 Construction Insurance 627(31)
I Importance of Insurance Planning
627(1)
II Introduction to the Language of Insurance Policies
628(2)
A Declarations
628(1)
B Insuring Agreement, Exclusions, and Definitions
629(1)
C Conditions
630(1)
D Endorsements
630(1)
III Types of Insurance
630(7)
A Commercial General Liability
631(3)
B Builder's Risk Insurance
634(1)
C Errors and Omissions Insurance
634(1)
D Alternatives to Traditional Insurance Programs
635(2)
IV Contract Requirements for Insurance
637(3)
A Standard Contract Clause
637(2)
B Waiver of Subrogation
639(1)
C Proof of Insurance
639(1)
V Prompt Action to Protect Potential Coverage
640(1)
A Sensitivity to Insurance Issues
640(1)
B Immediate Notice
641(1)
VI Insurer's Response to Claims
641(2)
A Reservation of Rights
642(1)
B Litigation with the Insurer
642(1)
VII Routine Coverage Issues
643(7)
A CGL Coverage Issues
643(6)
B Builder's Risk Coverage Issues
649(1)
VIII Concurrent Causes
650(1)
IX Construction Insurance and Mold Claims
651(7)
A The Insurance Industry Responds
651(1)
B Mold Claims: Establishing Whether Coverage Is Available
652(6)
21 Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction Industry 658(40)
I Immigration Issues
658(6)
A Immigration Documentation and Control
659(3)
B Responses to Immigration Inquiries
662(1)
C Immigration Issues in Public Contracting
663(1)
II Employee Safety and Health
664(1)
III Wage and Hour Requirements
665(11)
A Basic Calculation
666(1)
B Overtime Calculation
667(2)
C Independent Contractor Status Considerations
669(1)
D Public Contracts
670(3)
E Executive Order 13502-PLAs
673(1)
F Application of Labor Policies and Standards to Federal-Aid Projects
673(3)
IV Employee Benefits: ERISA
676(1)
V Employment Discrimination
677(10)
A Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
678(1)
B Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
678(1)
C Americans with Disabilities Act
679(1)
D Age Discrimination in Employment Act
680(1)
E Discrimination and Public Contracting
681(1)
F Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
681(2)
G Executive Orders 11246 and 13665
683(1)
H Executive Order 13673
684(2)
I Uniform Service Employment and Re-employment Rights Act
686(1)
VI Family and Medical Leave Act
687(2)
VII Union Activity
689(4)
A Union-Organizing Tactics
689(2)
B Appropriate Employer Responses to Union Activism
691(1)
C Double-Breasted Companies
692(1)
VIII Utilizing Employee Background Investigations
693(2)
IX Workers' Compensation-Exclusive Remedy Assertions
695(3)
22 Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting 698(32)
I Introduction
698(1)
II The Players
698(1)
III Key Terms
699(2)
IV Bankruptcy Code
701(9)
A
Chapter 11-Reorganization
701(1)
B
Chapter 7-Liquidation
701(1)
C Automatic Stay
702(1)
D Sanctions for Violation of Automatic Stay
703(1)
E Relief from the Automatic Stay
704(1)
F Preferential Transfers
705(1)
G Exceptions to the Preferential Transfer Rule
706(3)
H Discharge
709(1)
I Nondischargeable Debts
710(1)
V Status of the Debtor's Contracts
710(5)
A Executory Contracts
710(1)
B Affirmance or Rejection
711(2)
C Assignment
713(1)
D Minimizing the Impact on Executory Contracts
713(2)
VI Status of Materials and Equipment
715(3)
A Property of the Debtor's Estate
715(1)
B Supplier's Right to Recover Goods
716(1)
C Stored Materials
717(1)
D Voiding Unperfected Security Interests
717(1)
VII Status of Contract Funds
718(5)
A Unearned Contract Funds
719(1)
B Earned but Unpaid Contract Funds
719(4)
VIII Other Sources of Funds
723(7)
A Performance and Payment Bond Claims
723(1)
B Mechanic's Liens
723(2)
C Guarantors
725(1)
D Priorities
725(5)
23 Resolution of Construction Disputes 730(34)
I Early Claim Recognition and Preparation
731(1)
II Early Involvement of Experts and Attorneys
732(2)
III Demonstrative Evidence
734(1)
IV Contemporaneous Records
735(1)
V Components of a Well-Prepared Claim Document
736(2)
VI Calculating and Proving Damages
738(1)
VII Pursuing Negotiation and Settlement
739(4)
A Mediation
740(2)
B Dispute Review Boards
742(1)
C Minitrials/Summary Jury Trials
743(1)
VIII Arbitration
743(12)
A Time and Costs of Arbitration
745(1)
B Selection of Arbitrators
746(1)
C Informality and Limited Appeals in Arbitration
747(1)
D Enforceability of Agreements to Arbitrate
748(2)
E Special Problems Involving Multiple Parties to Arbitration
750(2)
F Med-Arb
752(1)
G Arbitration Agreements and Procedures
752(3)
IX Litigation
755(9)
A Profile of the Construction Trial
755(1)
B The Court System
756(1)
C Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
757(1)
D Discovery
758(1)
E Judge or Jury?
759(1)
F Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Courts
760(1)
G Trial
760(1)
H Live Testimony
761(3)
24 Federal Government Construction Contracting-An Overview 764
I Introduction: The Key Differences
764(6)
A The Basic Legal Principles Are Similar
765(1)
B Where Are the Differences?
766(4)
II Contractor Selection
770(8)
A Best Value Selection Process
770(1)
B Importance of Contractor Past Performance
771(4)
C Resolution of Award Disputes-Bid Protests
775(3)
III Social-Economic Policies
778(22)
A Small Business Programs
779(13)
B Buy American Act
792(5)
C Labor Standards-Davis-Bacon Act
797(2)
D Environmental Policies
799(1)
IV Resolution of Contract Disputes
800(11)
A Introduction
800(1)
B Contractor Claims under the CDA
800(11)
V Standards of Conduct for Contractors
811(7)
A Importance of Certifications
812(1)
B Procurement Integrity/Standards of Conduct
812(1)
C Contractor Business Ethics and Conduct
812(6)
Appendix A Basic Internet Resources and References-Federal Government Construction Contracts
818(1)
I System for Award Management (SAM)
818(1)
II Fed Biz Opps
818(1)
III Information on Regulations and Agencies
818(3)
A Regulations
818(1)
B Government Standards, Guidance, and Other Reference Materials
819(2)
Index
821
THOMAS J. KELLEHER, JR. is Senior Counsel with Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.

JOHN M. MASTIN, JR. is a Partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.

RONALD G. ROBEY is a Partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.

All three attorneys are in the firm's Atlanta, Georgia, office and are members of its Construction Litigation and Government Contracts practice groups.