Dispute Avoidance and Resolution for Consulting Engineers
Title Dispute Avoidance and Resolution for Consulting Engineers
Asce Press

Author Richard K. Allen

Publisher American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993
ISBN 0784473714, 9780784473719
Length 94 pages
This book combines legal considerations with typical engineering practice to answer the questions of todays practicing engineer. Allen draws upon his years of professional experience as a lawyer and a civil engineer to provide simple, straightforward techniques that can be used by consulting engineers.
Topics include:
avoiding disputes at their inception; how and when conflicts can be resolved on-site; formal resolution techniques for when problems expand outside the client and engineers control and require the services of legal counsel; contract negotiations; design; funding management; specification and drawing preparation; and construction administration.
This book will provide practising engineers with a rich collection of facts, tips, and recommendations on how to best approach on-site dispute situations.