Defect-Free Buildings

Construction defect disputes create cost overruns and destroy timetables. In today’s economic times, contractors can’t afford to have any project delayed or even stopped. McGraw-Hill's Defect-Free Buildings offers contractors practical advice on how to protect your project and even business against the costs, delays, and litigation construction disputes create.

Filled with easy-to understand guidelines, protocols and checklists, this indispensable volume helps you: Determine proper construction methods and costs during planning and bidding. Avoid defects in the building stages and enhance quality control. Obtain the proper insurance and satisfy underwriting requirements. Reduce or eliminate the threat and cost of litigation.

Written by a construction attorney with more than 25 years' experience as an arbitrator and mediator, Defect-Free Buildings is the money-saving resource you'll want within reach on every construction job.

Author:
Bob Mann

Publisher:
McGraw Hill Professional - 2006