Publisher's Synopsis
<p> As construction projects become more complex and with the use of computers in design, <b>shared design</b> has become much more frequent. As a result, it’s more difficult than ever to assess responsibility for design defects. Attorneys representing architects, contractors, or subcontractors need to know how to draft construction contracts so that their clients are protected in case a <b>shared design</b> results in a design defect. </p> <p> <b><i>Shared Design, </i></b>the latest addition to Aspen Publishers' Construction Series, provides a thorough discussion of the expanded use of delegated and <b>shared desig</b>n in construction projects resulting from new technologies and explores the multi-party relationships that characterize <b> delegated and shared design</b>. It also discusses the risks of unintended transfers of liability among the parties involved and provides suggestions how to allocate design liability effectively. </p> <p> <b><i>Shared Design</i></b> also: </p> <ul> <li> provides sample clauses that can be used in construction contracts to structure <b>shared and delegated design</b> and to allocate the risks of liability. </li> <li> consolidates information about <b>shared and delegated design</b> that might be covered only superficially in other titles. </li> <li> includes suggested contract clauses that can be incorporated into construction contracts to address liability issues associated with <b>shared and delegated design</b>. </li> <li> addresses liability issues when there are multiple parties involved in the design of a project. </li> </ul> <p> The only book on the market exclusively dedicated to <b>shared design</b>, this powerful resource gives you what you need to: </p> <ul> <li> Prevent conflicts and rapidly resolve issues after they arise </li> <li> Take into account all relevant provisions of current AIA Documents and ConsensusDOCS </li> <li> Account for the confusion that can arise from multi-party involvement, especially in connection with computerized design </li> <li> Access all relevant case law—from a single resource </li> </ul> <p> Additionally, sample contract language, together with any deleted and revised language for standard form contracts, are provided in individual chapters for contracts entered into by architects, owners, general constructors, specialty trade subcontracts, specialty design sub-consultants, and design-build entities. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
