Recommended contract practices for underground construction

Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Relationships
	Introduction
	The Stakeholders
	The Contract
	Improving Relationships
	Conclusions and Recommendations
Chapter 2: Project Planning
	Introduction
	Roles and Responsibilities in Planning
	Needs Assessment
	Feasibility Study
	Alternatives and Environmental Analysis
	Regulatory Approvals, Permits, Easements, and Property Acquisitions
	Conceptual Design
	Establishing the Implementation Plan
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 3: Subsurface Conditions
	Introduction
	Importance of Comprehensive Subsurface Investigations
	Implementation of a Subsurface Investigation Program
	Use of Geotechnical Reports as Contract Documents
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 4: Risk Management
	Introduction
	Understanding Risk
	Risk Management Is a Process
	Use of the Risk Register in Procurement
	Responsibilities of the Parties for Risk Management
	Insurance Codes of Practice
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 5: Design
	Introduction
	Delivery Methods
	Initial Design
	Design Development
	Design Documents
	Design Review
	Construction Support
	Testing and Commissioning/Operations and Maintenance
	Value Engineering Change Proposals
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 6: Construction Management
	Introduction
	Need for a Specialized Construction Manager
	Selecting a Construction Manager
	Scope of Work
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 7: Cost Estimates
	Introduction
	Cost Estimate Applications
	Preparing Cost Estimates
	Factors Affecting the Cost of Underground Construction
	Establishing the Contract Time of Performance
	Contingencies
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 8: Schedules
	Introduction
	Realistic Schedule: Design/Construction/Testing/Completion
	Schedule Preparation
	Evolution of Underground Construction Scheduling Needs
	Schedule Models for Underground Projects
	Interim Milestones: Substantial/Final Completion
	Liquidated Damages
	Scheduling Constraints
	Scheduling Specifications
	Cost- and Resource-Loaded Schedules
	Approval or Acceptance of a Contractor’s Schedule
	Subcontractor Scheduling Problems
	Short-Term and Partial Schedules
	Forensic Scheduling
	Monte Carlo Simulations
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 9: Pricing and Payment Provisions
	Introduction
	Philosophy of Contract Pricing Provisions
	Firm Fixed Price Contracts
	Problematic Payment Issues
	A+B Bidding
	Payment for Design Costs: Design-Build Projects
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	Reference
Chapter 10: Contracts
	Introduction
	Contract Law and Underground Construction
	Factors That Shape Underground Construction Contracting
	Procurement Options: Delivery Methods
	Selection of Delivery Method
	Procurement Options: Pricing Methods
	Procurement of Professional Services
	Owner’s Option to Pre-Purchase
	Contract Documents
	Construction Contractor Qualifications
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 11: Changes
	Introduction
	Change Avoidance
	Notice
	Determining Merit
	Differing Site Conditions
	Force Majeure
	Pricing Methodology
	Elements of Cost
	Extended Overhead
	Overhead and Profit
	Performance Bond
	Bidding to Finish Early
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 12: Dispute Resolution
	Introduction
	Dispute Management and Avoidance Tools
	Dispute Resolution Methods
	Conclusions and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 13: Insurance
	Introduction
	Overview of Insurance Concepts and Relationships Involved
	Insurance and Surety Products for Underground Construction
	Relationship Between Contractual Responsibilities and Insurance
	Insurance for Joint Ventures
	Unique Insurance Considerations for Alternative Delivery
	Use of Consolidated Insurance Programs
	Conclusions and Recommendations
Chapter 14: Summary of Recommendations
	Introduction
	Relationships
	Project Planning
	Subsurface Conditions
	Risk Management
	Design
	Construction Management
	Cost Estimates
	Schedules
	Pricing and Payment Provisions
	Contracts
	Changes
	Dispute Resolution
	Insurance
Additional Reading
Index
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