Several construction contracts have encounted many challenges different from what was envisaged from the start. Likewise, many reasons can be attributed to the successful completion of construction contracts. Contract Documentation remains one of the key elements to ensuring that projects are completed successfully. Discuss how the adequacy of contract documentation may help reduce the likely occurrence of construction related disputes.

Several construction contracts have encounted many challenges different from what was envisaged from the start. Likewise, many reasons can be attributed to the successful completion of construction contracts. Contract Documentation remains one of the key elements to ensuring that projects are completed successfully. Discuss how the adequacy of contract documentation may help reduce the likely occurrence of construction related disputes.

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

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