How to Get Paid for Construction Changes: Preparation, Resolution Tools and Techniques [Hardcover]

Steven S. Pinnell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070502293 | ISBN-13: 978-0070502291 | Publication Date: May 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

Arm yourself with all current tools and techniques for resolving construction claims in a timely manner�and ensuring your profit margin. Filled with case studies and examples of damage calculations, this book gives you clear guidelines for the proper documentation of a dispute ... and explains how to decide on the best course of action to settle each claim. You'll learn to apply step-by-step methods and checklists to resolve both large and small claims ... and to minimize disputes and potential claims through good recordkeeping and contract administration.

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From the Back Cover

Learn to PREPARE and NEGOTIATE all types of construction claims -- without damaging ongoing business relationships.

. Protect your bottom line..
. Don't let unresolved claims siphon off your profits or jeopardize your company's survival. This practical manual will arm you with the latest tools and techniques for avoiding and resolving construction disputes..

. How to Get Paid for Construction Changes shows you how to understand contracts and contract law...keep good records...obtain and organize documents...analyze both large and small claims...analyze schedule delays or acceleration...compute damages...prepare effective exhibits...present a claim...and negotiate a favorable settlement..

. Supported by case studies and examples of damage calculations, this reference integrates people skills with analytical processes and is uniquely suited for use in partnering relationships. It allows construction engineers, superintendents, estimators, and project managers to prepare change order requests and claims as successfully as most claim consultants..

. With Steve Pinnell's How to Get Paid for Construction Changes you'll be able to:.
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FOLLOW CLEAR GUIDELINES for proper documentation of a disagreement or dispute.
DECIDE ON THE BEST COURSE of dispute resolution to settle each specific claim.
APPLY STEP-BY-STEP METHODS and checklists to successfully prepare and negotiate even the most complex claim.
MINIMIZE DISPUTES AND POTENTIAL CLAIMS through efficient recordkeeping, contract administration, and partnering.

About the Author

Steven S. Pinnell is an engineer and construction manager with over 25 years� experience in the management of engineering and construction projects. He is a principal of Pinnell/Busch, Inc., a firm based in Portland, Oregon, with a nationwide and international practice in project management services for the design and construction industry. Mr. Pinnell has lectured widely and authored numerous papers on project management, contract methods, contract negotiations, and construction dispute management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070502293
• ISBN-13: 978-0070502291
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,628,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must-have" for all construction disputes professionals., March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Get Paid for Construction Changes: Preparation, Resolution Tools and Techniques (Hardcover)

What I like about Pinnell's book is how it is written with the mind-set that "Partnering" and other cooperative processes need not be sacrificed for a contractor to get what he is entitled to.

Pinnell focusses on the contractors part of the claims process, since the burden is on the contractor to document his claim. However, designers and owners need this book because they must review, reject or approve contractor claims - many times using the same analysis methods used by the contractor to prepare the claim.

Strengths: Advocates a Partnered approach to claims. Concise review of pertinent contract law. Excellent chapter about scheduling. Distinguishes small claim methods from large, complex claim processes.

Pinnell takes you through even the most complex of construction claim processes concisely and with clarity.