Now you can keep construction design exposure to a minimum! Prepared for design and construction professionals and their attorneys, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource is written by eminent authorities in the field. It details all relevant topics: risk management, alternative dispute resolution, trial conduct, handling shop drawings, insurance and surety, and more. You'll get straightforward answers to all your legal questions, as well as examples of the valuable lessons learned by leading design and construction experts.
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BASES OF ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' LIABILITY: AN OVERVIEW
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THE PROS AND CONS OF STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS
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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS' INSURANCE AND SURETY PROGRAMS
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. SHOULD WE ACCEPT THE ATTORNEY CHOSEN BY OUR INSURANCE
COMPANY OR DO WE NEED OUR OWN?
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LIABILITY ON THE CONTRACT
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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS' LIABILITY TO THE CONTRACTOR
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LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE
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LIABILITY EXPOSURE ARISING FROM THE SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTAL PROCESS
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CRIMINAL LIABILITY
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OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DESIGN PROFESSIONALS' DESIGNS
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LIABILITY FOR INNOVATIVE BUT UNPROVEN DESIGNS
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THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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REDUCING DAMAGES
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CONTRACTUAL DEFENSES
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IMMUNITY DEFENSES
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PREPARING FOR TRIAL
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EXPERT CONSULTANTS AND WITNESSES
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ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: CHOICES FOR THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
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MISCELLANEOUS CLAIMS
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STATUTES OF LIMITATION AND STATUTES OF REPOSE
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DEFENDING AGAINST A CLAIM: AN OVERVIEW
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INJURIES RESULTING IN DAMAGE CLAIMS