Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-364) and indexes.

The project delivery system -- Responsibility and authority -- Resident project representative office responsibilities -- Documentation : records and reports -- Electronic project administration -- Specifications and drawings -- Using the specifications in contract administration -- Construction laws and labor relations -- Construction safety -- Meetings and negotiations -- Risk allocation and liability sharing -- Preconstruction operations -- Planning for construction -- CPM scheduling for construction -- Construction operations -- Value engineering -- Measurement and payment -- Construction materials and workmanship -- Changes and extra work -- Claims and disputes -- Project closeout.