The top ten lessons learned in construction contracting

Badger, W

The top ten lessons learned in construction contracting - 1996 - Cost Engineering 38(5) May 1996, 20-24(5) .

The results of research into construction contracting `trade secrets`. The interviews with ten categories of professionals in the construction industry revealed the following to be the top ten lessons learned: documentation, tried and tested contracts, an arbitration clause, a payment clause, dealing with reputable firms, a review of the contract, change orders and ethical conduct.


ARBITRATION CLAUSES
CHANGE ORDERS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CONTRACTORS
PAYMENT CLAUSES
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS