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The ideal desktop architectural guide to navigating the construction process and anticipating, avoiding, and managing liability risks.
Co-written by an architect and an attorney, Construction Administration for Architects provides basic information for emerging professionals and in-depth strategies for experienced industry veterans.
Filled with useful forms, checklists, and real-life examples, this book leads the architect through a typical project - from contract to closeout - illustrating topics such as how to spot problems before they occur, how to mitigate change orders and disputes, and how to use submittals and RFIs.
- Construction administration (CA) is easily the most hazard-prone aspect of an architect's job.
- Co-written by an architect and an attorney.
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: The Construction Process. Chapter 2: Agreements and Contracts. Chapter 3: Construction Documents. Chapter 4: Bidding and Negotiation. Chapter 5: Under Construction - The Basics. Chapter 6: Under Construction - Managing Documents. Chapter 7: Under Construction - Problems and Disputes. Chapter 8: Ending Construction. Chapter 9: After Construction Ends. Chapter 10: Risk Management. Glossary. Index.
About the Authors
Greg Winkler (Cherry Hill, NJ) AIA LEED AP is a principal in Green Lizard Management, a project management firm that provides owner representation and project management services to corporate, developer, and institutional clients. An architect with over 25 years of experience in affordable housing, office buildings, industrial/commercial, and retail construction, he was a contributor to the Southern Solar Energy Center publication, The Passive Solar Design Handbook, and is the co-author of Analysis of Passive Solar System Thermal Performance.
Gary Chiumento (Cherry Hill, NJ) is the founder of Chiumento McNally & Shockley LLC, a firm specializing in construction-related law. The firm’s clients include architects, engineers, surveyors, construction management companies, and various construction professionals. He has published numerous articles on topics of interest to the design and business community and is a frequent speaker on professional liability issues.
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