245 12 |a A practical guide to engineering, procurement and construction contracts / |c Eric Eggink.

505 0_ |a Introduction -- Main Causes of Disputes in Construction Projects -- The Conception of an Idea for a Project -- The Employer's Requirements, the Conceptual Design and the Contract Conditions -- The Tendering for and Negotiating of a Contract -- The Basic Design and Engineering -- The Procurement of Services and Materials -- Construction -- Delays -- Testing the Works -- Taking-Over by the Owner -- Defects Liability Period -- Contract Management -- Working in a Consortium or a Joint Venture on a Project and the Difference Between the Two -- The Power Structure of a Joint Venture and a Consortium and the Decision-Making Process

520 __ |a "This book is a step-by-step practical guide on how to achieve successful projects in EPC/turnkey contracting and construction. Mapping out the shape of a project, the book spells out where things often go wrong, where and why disputes arise, and how to avoid conflicts. It is a key reference point for all involved in the contract, making it attractive to legal practitioners, construction industry professionals, and government officials involved with these projects"-- |c Provided by publisher.