{"product_id":"the-construction-project-second-edition-marilyn-klinger-9781639054084","title":"The Construction Project, Second Edition","description":"The objective of this book is to provide its reader a clearer understanding of the people and paperwork involved in a bonded construction project, which may serve as a handy resource for anyone approaching a construction project for the first time. This primer is broken into five chapters: \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter One: \u003c\/b\u003ePhases, provides an overview of the construction phases - from the project's conception (the design and bid, with contractor selection\/contract award of pre-construction) through its physical construction stage, and on to the project's conclusion (close-out, final payment of post-construction).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Two: People, describes the people one might encounter throughout the construction phases, such as the Construction Manager, Superintendent, Inspector, etc., explains their involvement and roles in the project, and identifies their relationship with the other parties on the project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: \u003c\/b\u003e Terms, describes and explains key words and phrases related to contract delivery systems, contract documents, and contract administration, including payment-related terms. It also includes some of the important legal terms found in the contract documents and provides definitions for key players\/persons in bonded contract projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: \u003c\/b\u003e Paperwork, examines the paperwork associated with a construction project and identifies the significance of various documents and paperwork. This chapter is especially helpful should one be in a position of analyzing a failed construction project or a construction dispute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: \u003c\/b\u003e Processes, provides detail about certain key processes that occur during the various construction phases. Processes include items such as the bidding\/contractor selection\/award processes; the contract administration processes to track the project's progress and document claims\/changes in scope or contract price; and the contract close-out processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEvery construction project is unique, so please be mindful that this book deals with generalities and describes typical construction projects or documents. Where possible, the exhibits in the appendix provide examples of the documents and paperwork encountered during the various phases of the construction project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marilyn Klinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1639054081\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781639054084\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.20d","brand":"Marilyn Klinger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46372608508159,"sku":"9781639054084","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f7740f9e-8ce5-4d85-869e-ba34a58e654a.jpg?v=1732726446","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-construction-project-second-edition-marilyn-klinger-9781639054084","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}