Anticipate, Evaluate and Litigate Claims with the Definitive Guide to Construction Change Orders! Construction Change Order Claims, Second Edition by Michael T. Callahan List Price: $297.00   Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers ISBN: 9780735552371 Hardcover: 591 pages Publication Cycle: Updated annually Last Updated: 7/16/2013 4-6 Business Days

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 “extra”—or is it included within the scope of the basic contract price? When does an owner’s unintentional interference cross the line between a mere impairment or hindrance to an alteration of the contractor’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! View the Highlights for this title. THE OWNER’S RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AND THE CONTRACTOR’S RIGHT TO BE PAID SCOPE OF TYPICAL CLAUSES AUTHORITY TO ORDER CHANGES FORMAL CHANGE ORDERS AND CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES CHALLENGING THE FINALITY OF AN EXECUTED CHANGE ORDER CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS AND FALSE CLAIMS CHANGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, MISREPRESENTATION, AND NON-DISCLOSURE OF SUPERIOR KNOWLEDGE CHANGES RESULTING FROM AMBIGUOUS SPECIFICATIONS CHANGES THAT RESULT FROM DELAYS AND INTERFERENCES CHANGES RESULTING FROM IMPOSSIBILITY OR IMPRACTICABILITY OF PERFORMANCE THE CARDINAL CHANGE CHANGES RESULTING FROM TERMINATION NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGES AND RELATED CLAIMS PRE-LITIGATION ADVICE FOR CHANGE ORDER CLAIMS PREPARING AND DEFENDING A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE SURETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO CHANGES ACCOUNTING FOR CHANGE ORDERS: HOW AND WHEN TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE FROM CHANGE ORDERS PROVING AND PRICING DAMAGES Table of Cases Index Practical Guide to Construction Contract Surety Claims, Second Edition William Schwartzkopf Practical Guide to Construction Contract Surety Claims, Second Edition provides clear guidance on the methods, procedures and case law surrounding the surety process. Whether you represent the surety, principal, or obligee, this one-of-a-kind reference will provide you with the indispensable, p more... Add to cart   |  Price: $297.00  |  ISBN: 9780735552630  |  Format: Hardcover  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Construction Litigation: Representing the Owner, Second Edition Robert F. Cushman, Esq., Kenneth Cushman, Stephen B. Cook Written by a team of authors who are not only experienced in resolving construction disputes, but also are known and respected for their expertise in specific areas commonly encountered in construction litigation, Construction Litigation: Representing the Owner is an ideal reference and resourc more... Add to cart   |  Price: $297.00  |  ISBN: 9780735549500  |  Format: Hardcover  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Construction Disputes: Practice Guide with Forms, Second Edition Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr., Esq., Brian G. Corgan, Esq., William E. Dorris, Esq. All areas of construction litigation are covered in this two-volume set, starting with case analysis, pretrial activities, and special forum issues. The authors continue with an in-depth discussion of the difficult presentation issues for delay and acceleration claims, lost productivity claims, and  more... Add to cart   |  Price: $538.00  |  ISBN: 9780735530089  |  Format: Hardcover  Imprint: Aspen Publishers