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| 'For the Client' Articles |
| ADA Certifications and Indemnity Obligations |
| Assessing Risk |
| A Basic Guide to Surety Bonds |
| Betterment and Added Value |
| Bringing Order to Change Orders |
| Carefully Standard Contract Documents—An Ounce of Prevention |
| Change Orders |
| A Contractual Safe Harbor for Change Order Costs |
| Consequential Damages |
| Construction Contingency—Standard of Care vs. Cost of Design Errors and Omissions? |
| Dealing With Disputes. . . Mediation As An Options? |
| Dealing With Disputes. . . What Are the Options? |
| The Engineer's Need for a Written Contract |
| Expect the Unexpected |
| Is the Submittal Process Unnecessarily Burdensome? |
| Is Project Insurance a Worthwhile Investment? |
| Liquidated Damages Can Help Owners Manage Risk |
| Liquidated Damages Give Reason for Caution |
| Managing Change Orders |
| Owners and Engineers Find Benefits in Project Insurance |
| Owners May Want It, But Insurance Carriers Can't Give It |
Private Practice Communities: Part 1: Understanding Rising Construction Costs in a Flat World; Part 2: Handling Unexpected Increases in Construction Costs |
| The Push for Sustainability |
| The Pros and Cons of Subrogation |
| The Role of the Contractor During Construction |
| The Role of the Engineer During Construction |
| The Role of the Owner During Construction |
| Selecting a Contractor |
| Should the Engineer Be Listed as an Additional Insured? |
| Successfully Incorporating Sustainability-Related Goals in a Project |
| The Surety's Role in Disputes |
| The Use of Purchase Orders To Procure Professional Services. . .Is It a Problem? |
| The Value of QBS to the Client |
| What Clients Need to Know About The Engineer's Standard of Care |
| What Owners Need to Know About QBS |
| What You Should Know About Claims-Made Insurance Policies |
| Your Best 'Mold Insurance' |