Decription:

Innovative contractual approaches are rapidly changing the face of construction, resulting in increased efficiency and fewer disputes.

The new approaches can offer significant advantages over more traditional approaches, as evidenced by the annual improvements in productivity being achieved in the UK industry, and yet they have not been widely used within the Asia Pacific region. CAE aims to address the need for information in the regional construction industry with the publication of this book, based on papers presented by renowned international experts in project management, contract drafting, dispute prevention and resolution, at a major international conference on The Contract in Successful Project Management.

The papers in this book take the reader through the evolution of construction contracts: from their traditional forms through to both updated and totally new forms which aim to support effective project management. There is a particular focus on contemporary processes for preventing and managing contractual disputes – one of the greatest risks on a project.

Presented here is the latest thinking on issues facing infrastructure owners, engineers, architects and contractors worldwide. The book also exposes issues still open to debate and is a must read for those who have an interest in contract innovation and successful project management.