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

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

By Burton Roslyn
Routledge January 2026

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ISBN-13
9781138245051
Publisher
Routledge
Publication
January 2026
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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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.

Table of Contents

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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