Federal Government Construction Contracts, Third Edition provides an invaluable guide through the myriad of federal government contract regulations, clauses, and case law can present problems and pitfalls for nongovernment contract practitioners.

Written by many of the top experts in government contracts and construction law, this new book, with over 600 pages, contains detailed analysis and citations in all areas of the government construction contract law including: Formation: use of the FARs, sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, design-build, IDIQ contracts, bid protests, and socioeconomic issues; Performance: changes, differing site conditions, delay, subcontracting, termination for convenience and default, pricing of claims, and payment; Dispute Resolution: claim procedures, litigation, false claims, ADR, and EAJA; Most construction lawyers will handle government contract matters at some point in their careers. This book will provide the construction lawyer, consultant, and contractor who are not experts in government contract law with the basic knowledge and a road map of federal government construction contracting regulations and case law that will allow them to avoid the problems and pitfalls of government contracting. The book also provides in-depth coverage of government construction contracting by top government contract lawyers.As a result, it will provide the experienced government contract practitioner with a sophisticated analysis of the issues and a source of case law and regulations. It will be a ready reference that the government construction contract lawyer will want to keep nearby.

Federal Construction Law for Construction Professionals Any firm intent on benefitting from the boom in federal government construction contracts must navigate an increasingly complicated and demanding set of laws, regulations, and practices that govern these projects and the contractors performing them. To help guide you through this maze, here is the updated edition of the easy-to-understand guide to the practical reality of these special requirements, and how managers and owners of construction industry firms can use them to effectively avoid pitfalls on current projects and compete successfully for new projects. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts, Second Edition walks the reader through actual federal contracts, highlights critical clauses, and simplifies governmental and legal jargon to provide ease of use by the nonlawyer. Updates to this Second Edition include: Coverage of the newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Specifics of federal government grants to state and local public construction contracts New insights on Design-Build, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), BIM, Green Construction, and Web-based project management techniques used by the federal government A revised look at the increasingly detailed business ethics and compliance program requirements for contractors and subcontractors as mandated by the federal government for its contractors A unique Web site at www.wiley.com/go/federalconstructionlaw provides the user with a Table of Acronyms and Terms commonly found in federal government contracts, an extensive list of Web sites of interest to federal government construction contractors, checklists, sample forms, as well as specifications related to innovations in project delivery By making transparent the many rights, risks, and legal responsibilities involved in a federal government construction project, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts, Second Edition provides construction industry professionals from general contractors, subcontractors, and designers to surety bond agents with the insight and understanding they need to avoid problems and run a successful project from start to finish.

Follow the Path to Success in Federal Construction Contracting Opportunities abound in federal government construction contracting, but the devil is in the details. Companies performing work for the federal government must plan and operate based on very specific guidelines and regulations. Knowing how to work within those strict parameters makes the difference between success and failure. Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy is your road map to successfully identifying, planning, and completing government construction projects. This book guides you in finding opportunities, preparing winning proposals, and staying in compliance on construction projects. It is the one resource you will need to work in this competitive arena. The book provides guidance on: • Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and knowing when and how to use it for your benefit and protection • Preparing quality control and safety programs that comply with federal regulations and processes • Determining when a change order is required and how to price and properly process • Identifying a claim and knowing how to process it Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy is an invaluable resource for construction firms, architect/engineer firms, subcontractors, and vendors that want to do business with the federal government. Plus! A handy glossary of terms is included. Bonus: Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy: A Field Guide to the FAR is available as a supplement for project superintendents.

Committee Serial No. 18. Considers legislation to establish policy and procedures for Federal construction contracts awarded to private general contractors.