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Design and Construction as Process: The Evolution of Construction Contract Administration

Author: Burton Roslyn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138245051
Published In: January 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Design and Construction as Process focuses on construction contract administration (CCA) services in the United States from the architect's perspective to show you how your role is evolving, what new skills are required, and how to keep up with changes in project delivery. From contract negotiation to owner acceptance and post-occupancy, this guide book will help you interpret documents and be the owner's trusted representative. Illustrated with 40 black and white images, the book includes public and private case studies from the US, Europe, Asia, and from American firms working globally. Also features 15 important articles reproduced together for the first time, for your quick reference.

Introduction

Part 1: How It Was and How It Is Now

1. Definitions

2. History of Construction Contract Administration

3. How Design Decisions Impact Construction Contract Administration

4. Bidding, Negotiations, and Construction Contract Award

5. The Architect's Role during Construction and Contract Administration

6. Construction Closeout and Project Acceptance

7. Post-Occupancy

Part 2: How It Should Be

8. Construction Contract Administration Overview

9. The Role and Impact of Owner's Representatives and Project Managers, Facilities Mangers, and In-House Staff

10. The Role of Prefabricated Construction

11. Data-Sharing Interfaces

12. Sustainable Design Criteria

13. Lean Design and Construction

14. Building Information Modelling

15. Quality Control

16. Alternative Project Delivery Methods and Their Impact

17. Construction Schedules

18. Submittals

19. Alternates and Substitutions

20. Change Orders

21. Applications for Payment

22. Sustainable Design Certification

23. Inspection and Substantial Completion

24. Commissioning

25. Dispute Resolution

Part 3: Case Studies

26. Domestic Public Work

27. Domestic Private Work

28. European Models

29. Asian and Pacific Rim Models

30. U.S. Firms Abroad and the Impact of Globalization

Part 4: Important Reprinted Articles

31.

1888 Standard Owner Contractor Contract

32.

1911 and 1915 Standard Owner Contractor Contracts

33. The Law of Architecture and Building, Clifton H. Blake, 1915

34. Excerpts from the Spearin Court Decision

35. Standard of Care Definitions

36.

1927 Handbook of Architectural Practice Chapter 6, Sample Architect Owner Contract, and General Conditions, Appendix "J"

37. Circular of Information on the Fifth Edition of the Standard Documents, Revised August 1950

38. Letter Memo to Membership re: Supervision to Observation from William H. Scheick, Executive Director, 1961

39. Remarks to Convention, April, 1961, Wm. S. Parker, FAIA, in Opposition to Change

40. The American Institute of Architects, 1962 Edition, Handbook of Architectural Practice

41.

Chapter 2: The American Institute of Architects-Official Guide to the 2007 AIA Contract Document

42. AIA Standard Contract B141 Parts 1 and 2, 1997 Edition

43. AIA Standard Contract B101, 2007 Edition

44. AIA Standard General Conditions A-201, 2007 Edition

45. Copyright Permission Letter from the American Institute of Architects

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