The CSI Construction Contract Administration Practice Guide 1st Edition

Get the must-have reference on construction contract administration-- and the essential study aid for the Certified ConstructionContract Administrator (CCCA) Exam. The CSI Construction Contract Administration PracticeGuide: Takes an in-depth look at standard contract documents and theirsuccessful use in construction projects. Provides expert commentary on various standard forms and theiruse in documenting design decisions made during projectconstruction and providing for clear project communications. Discusses the roles and responsibilities of all parties toconstruction agreements and their effective management. Packaged with the book is an access code whichprovides access to a password-protected Web site with bonuscontent, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSIformat documents, such as UniFormat andSectionFormat/PageFormat. This easy-to-follow guide offers invaluable tips allconstruction professionals can immediately put to use for improvingthe overall skill and efficiency of document preparation thataccurately conveys stated goals, ensuring that all interestedindividuals receive fair representation throughout the entireconstruction process. Part of the CSI Practice Guides, a library of comprehensivereferences specifically and carefully designed for the constructionprofessional. Each book examines important concepts and bestpractices integral to a particular aspect of the buildingprocess.   Editorial Reviews From the Back Cover Takes an in-depth look at standard contract documents and theirsuccessful use in construction projects Delivers expert commentary on how various forms are used todocument design decisions Discusses the roles and responsibilities of all partiesconcerned with construction agreements The must-have reference on construction contractadministration—and the essential study aid for the CertifiedConstruction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Exam The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensivereferences specifically and carefully designed for the constructionprofessional. Each book examines important concepts and bestpractices integral to a particular aspect of the building process.The CSI Construction Contract Administration Practice Guidepresents a thorough overview of standard contract documents andtheir use in successfully administering construction projects.Advice on effective communications, the terms and contents ofstandard agreements, project forms and their use for communicationsand documentation, and compliance with codes and regulations areamong the subjects addressed. This easy-to-follow guide: Provides expert commentary on various standard forms and theiruse in documenting design decisions made during projectconstruction and providing for clear project communications Discusses the roles and responsibilities of all parties toconstruction agreements and their effective management Includes access to a password-protected web site with bonuscontent, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSIformat documents, such as UniFormat andSectionFormat/PageFormat The CSI Construction Contract Administration Practice Guideoffers invaluable tips all construction professionals canimmediately put to use for improving the overall skill andefficiency of document preparation that accurately conveys statedgoals, ensuring that all interested individuals receive fairrepresentation throughout the entire construction process. About the Author THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI) is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization, which has 146 chapters, is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, and building materials suppliers. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents.