The authors provide practical information that can be used by all construction industry professionals, as well as detailed analyses of California construction law-both as codified in the statutes & as expressed by California courts. The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, it deals with pre-construction issues-licensing, bidding, & the formation of the construction contract. Then it discusses what happens when things go wrong-breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, & acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, & bonds both on public & private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues & subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, construction defect issues, bankruptcy, & alternative dispute resolution.

A must for the professional who works on Public Works projects in California. Over 700 pages of laws, commentary and useful tips for any professional who works on public works projects. This book clearly explains-In Plain English-what is needed to know and fully explains the differences in the law when it comes' to public works projects. This legal reference is a must for any professional - engineer, architect, lawyer or public official in the business.

"This guide to California construction contract law is packed with specific examples and explanations of what to put into (and keep out of) your contracts. It also clearly presents filing procedures, time limits, examples of mechanics liens -- everything you need to protect your right to collect. It puts at your fingertips everything you need to know about: pay-if-paid clauses, mistakes in bids, breach of contract, damages and penalties for delay, mechanic's liens and stop notices, prompt payment statutes, arbitration, and much more." -- the Publisher.