Design-Build Contracting Handbook

Addresses contracting and legal issues of design-build contracting, with chapters on the current state of the design-build industry, the effect of licensing laws, organizing the design-build team, and risk allocation. There are also chapters on insurance and bonding issues, contracting with the federal government and with state and local agencies, contracting on environmental projects, contracting in the high technology market, and intellectual property and technology transfer. This second edition reflects the field as it has progressed since 1993, and includes the contributions of new authors. Cushman is affiliated with an international law firm and serves as legal counsel to construction owners, developers, contractors, and bonding companies. Loulakis is affiliated with a national law firm which specializes in the representation of domestic and international clients on construction-related matters. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)