Managing Risk Through Contract Language

• Introduction
• Table of Contents

Introduction

Professional service agreements are one of the most important tools you have for managing risk. By gaining an increased understanding of contract language and negotiation skills, you can respond to the challenges presented by your clients and their projects.

Careful study and use of Managing Risk Through Contract Language will help you and your client to understand each others' contractual responsibilities and make informed decisions concerning specific contract language.

Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Reviewing a Contract
• Agreement Forms
• Assignments/Lender Requirements
• Certifications
• Change Orders
• Code Compliance
• Confidentiality
• Consequential Damages
• Cost Estimates
• Design Without Construction Phase Services
• Dispute Avoidance/Dispute Resolution
• Document Ownership and Control
• Electronic Information Transfer
• Environmental Hazards
• Evaluation of the Work
• Express Warranties and Guarantees
• Fast Track Project Delivery
• Indemnification
• Insurance Requirements
• Liability for Others
• Payment Applications
• Requests for Information
• Risk Allocation
• Schedule Concerns
• Shop Drawings
• Site Safety
• Standard of Care