"Given how common complex claims have become in the modern built environment, Fundamentals of Construction Claims: A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects and Engineers is an absolutely critical addition to the library of any construction professional. Written by William J. McConnell, PE, JD, MSCE, CDT, a celebrated lawyer, author, engineer, and expert witness, Fundamentals of Construction Claims sets out clear and concrete strategies for developing a construction claim from beginning to end. The author's straightforward 9-Step method helps readers avoid costly dispute resolution fees by: explaining entitlement requirements for various types of claims, including differing site conditions, added scope, and weather delays; offering procedures for calculating delay impacts through forensic scheduling analysis; defining, in detail, four simple ways to prove damages. Throughout, relevant case studies are used to illuminate the principles found within and bring life to the concepts the author introduces."-- Provided by publisher.