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Record Nr.

UNINA9910794093703321

Autore

Eggink Eric

Titolo

A practical guide to engineering, procurement and construction contracts / / Eric Eggink

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon ; ; New York, NY : , : Routledge, , 2020

ISBN

1-00-302637-0

1-000-02972-7

1-000-02764-3

1-003-02637-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (177 pages)

Collana

Practical construction guides

Disciplina

624.068

Soggetti

Engineering contracts

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Main Causes of Disputes in Construction Projects -- The Conception of an Idea for a Project -- The Employer's Requirements, the Conceptual Design and the Contract Conditions -- The Tendering for and Negotiating of a Contract -- The Basic Design and Engineering -- The Procurement of Services and Materials -- Construction -- Delays -- Testing the Works -- Taking-Over by the Owner -- Defects Liability Period -- Contract Management -- Working in a Consortium or a Joint Venture on a Project and the Difference Between the Two -- The Power Structure of a Joint Venture and a Consortium and the Decision-Making Process

Sommario/riassunto

"This book is a step-by-step practical guide on how to achieve successful projects in EPC/turnkey contracting and construction. Mapping out the shape of a project, the book spells out where things often go wrong, where and why disputes arise, and how to avoid conflicts. It is a key reference point for all involved in the contract, making it attractive to legal practitioners, construction industry professionals, and government officials involved with these projects"--