Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

An introduction to construction lending -- Protecting against the risk of loss-basic principles of insurance and indemnification -- Building codes -- Construction industry bonds and sureties -- Preparing a design services agreement -- Evaluating AIA B141-1997 edition -- Design professional liability -- Selecting the contractor and the structure of the owner/contractor relationship -- Contracting issues -- An analysis of AIA A201-1997 (general conditions of the contract for construction) : the owner's and contractor's perspectives -- A few thoughts about subcontracting -- Unique aspects of residential construction -- The Miller Act and Little Miller Acts -- Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rules -- Competitive bidding -- Mechanic's liens -- Untimely performance -- Owner/contractor damages and equitable remedies -- Alternative dispute resolution.

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