Construction Change Order Claims, Second Edition

Construction Change Order Claims brings you up-to-date with the latest methods for determining value of work or all types of projects. Commonly encountered claim issues are covered in detail, including:

Surety issues

Evaluating changes resulting from ambiguous specifications or inadequate design

Measuring the cost impact of delays

Proving the price of damages

This all-in-one resource guides you through every type and aspect of change claims, offering hands-on guidance and analysis from 25 experienced practitioners. Construction Change Order Claims helps you quickly answer difficult questions such as:

Is a change order on a construction project an and#8220;extraand#8221;and#8212;or is it included within the scope of the basic contract price?

When does an ownerand#8217;s unintentional interference cross the line between a mere impairment or hindrance to an alteration of the contractorand#8217;s intended methods of performance?

What specific circumstances support the use of the cardinal change doctrine?

What circumstances must be present to employ the Percentage of Completion accounting method?

Construction Change Order Claims delivers:

Innovative defenses to avoid being bound by a release

Guidance for anticipating contractor defenses, and for preparing opposing arguments

Practical tips and accounting tools for evaluating progress and calculating payments

Federal, state and local certification requirements for public and private projects

And more!