Construction Law Ed.

Alternate Course Manual

Preface

Part One

Lesson One

Construction Law: What and Why

Lesson Two

The Industry Environment: Roles and Perspectives, Project Delivery Systems, and Other Common Contractual Arrangements

Lesson Three

Pricing Alternatives

Lesson Four

The Design Professional 

Lesson Five

The Owner-Builder Relationship 

Lesson Six

Subcontractors and Suppliers 

Part Two

Lesson Seven

Changes in Plans or Scope of Work

Lesson Eight

Concealed Conditions and Other Anticipated Circumstances

Lesson Nine

Payment Issues

Lesson Ten

Warranty against Defects

Lesson Eleven

Defective Design, Materials, or Equipment

Lesson Twelve

Defective Construction

Lesson Thirteen

Schedule and Delays

Lesson Fourteen

Claims Procedures and Measure of Damages

Lesson Fifteen

Material Defaults and Termination

Lesson Sixteen

Dispute Resolution

Part Three

Lesson 17

Construction Liens

Lesson 18

Contract Administration

Lesson 20

Competitive Bidding

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