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Washington Construction Law Deskbook

Publication Year: 2019   Publication Type: Deskbook

Description:

More than 60 experienced practitioners came together to produce this single-volume ready resource on every facet of construction law. In addition to review by the editorial board, every chapter was peer reviewed by another experienced practitioner. And, because owners and contractors often have differing perspectives, whenever possible peer reviewers were chosen to reflect the perspective that differed from the author’s.

Like all WSBA deskbooks, this one is practice-oriented, with practice tips, drafting tips, comments, caveats, examples, and checklists set off throughout the text.

For experienced practitioners in this area and for those who do not regularly address construction law issues, this is the guide to turn to when researching those issues under Washington law.

Note: No physical product will be shipped to you when you subscribe to this deskbook. Access to this deskbook is online only by annual subscription. To order a print copy of this deskbook, click here.

Peer Reviewers:
John P. Ahlers, Stanton Phillip Beck, William (Bill) Berkowitz, Janelle K. Brennan, Geoff Bridgman, Bryan D. Caditz, Robert H. Crick, Jr., Parker D. Davidson, Ronald J. English, Amber L. Hardwick, Arnold R. Hedeen, Alex Jouravlev, Kerry C. Lawrence, Bradley C. Lewis, James F. Nagle, Colm Nelson, Robert L. Olson, Jason T. Piskel, Thomas Presnell, Bart Reed, Andy F. Rigel, Garth A. Schlemlein, Joseph Scuderi, Matthew J. Sekits, Christopher J. Soelling

Editors:
Ronald J. English (Editor-in-Chief), Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein, John Evans, Brett M. Hill, Robert L. Olson, Thomas H. Wolfendale

Authors:
John P. Ahlers, Marisa Bavand, Daniel Berner, Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein, Janelle K. Brennan, Evan Brown, Paul R. Cressman, Jr., Robert H. Crick, Jr., Parker D. Davidson, Ronald J. English, Jesse O. Franklin IV, Andrew J. Gabel, Lawrence S. Glosser, John H. Guin, Greg Harper, Todd Hayes, Brett M. Hill, Henry Jameson, Sean Leake, Judd Lees, James Lynch, Andrew W. Maron, Allison Murphy, Colm Nelson, Michael A. Nesteroff, Karl F. Oles, Robert L. Olson, Aaron K. Owada, Ellie Perka, Brendan J. Peters, Loren D. Podwill, Bart Reed, Douglas R. Roach, Matthew J. Sekits, Scott D. Siekawitch, Richard H. Skalbania, Scott R. Sleight, Henry J. Spieker, Ryan W. Sternoff, Zak Tomlinson, Athan E. Tramountanas, Lindsay (Taft) Watkins, Thomas H. Wolfendale, Masaki (Saki) Yamada

Table of Contents:

	Title
	Forms
	Preface
	About the Editors
	Chapter 1- Construction Contracting Parties and Their Legal Relationships   §1.1 INTRODUCTION §1.2 THE PRINCIPAL PARTIES §1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT STRUCTURE
	Chapter 2- Contractors' Registration, License, Contractor Bonds, and Prequalification   §2.1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE   §2.2 PURPOSE OF CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS §2.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR REGISTRATION-CHAPTER 18.27 RCW §2.4 BECOMING REGISTERED §2.5 CONTRACTOR SURETY BONDS   §2.6 CLAIMS BETWEEN CONTRACTORS   §2.7 NOTICE TO CUSTOMER REGARDING LIENS §2.8 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES—CHAPTER 19.28 RCW   §2.9 LICENSE FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND WIRING   §2.10 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE §2.11 PREQUALIFICATION
	Chapter 3- Key Contract Provisions and Summary of Prevalent Private and Public Contract Model Forms   §3.1 INTRODUCTION §3.2 KEY CONTRACT PROVISIONS §3.3 PRIVATE CONTRACT FORMS   §3.4 PUBLIC CONTRACTS   §3.5 RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT FORMS   §3.6 ADDITIONAL FORM   Appendix A-Responsibility Matrix
	Chapter 4- Architect/Engineer Contracts and Liability   §4.1 INTRODUCTION §4.2 STANDARD OF CARE §4.3 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL DUTY   §4.4 INDEPENDENT DUTY DOCTRINE §4.5 DEFENSES AND CONTRACTUAL CONSIDERATIONS §4.6 INSURANCE
	Chapter 5- Implied Warranties and Obligations   §5.1 INTRODUCTION §5.2 IMPLIED DUTY OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING §5.3 OWNER'S IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS §5.4 IMPLIED DUTY NOT TO HINDER OR DELAY §5.5 IMPLIED DUTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE SITE §5.6 IMPLIED DUTY TO COORDINATE MULTIPLE PRIME CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTORS §5.7 IMPLIED DUTY TO ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE
	Chapter 6- Private Contracts: Procurement Practices   §6.1 INTRODUCTION §6.2 SELECTING A PROCUREMENT METHOD §6.3 COMPENSATION STRUCTURES §6.4 PROCUREMENT METHODS   §6.5 CONCLUSION
	Chapter 7- Contracting For Public Agency Construction   §7.1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE   §7.2 STATUTES OF GENERAL APPLICATION-CHAPTERS 39.04 AND 39.26 RCW §7.3 SELECTING CONTRACTORS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS §7.4 OTHER APPLICABLE STATUTES §7.5 CONTRACTING FOR GOODS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES   §7.6 COMMON PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACT FORMS AND CLAUSES
	Chapter 8- Federal Procurement   §8.1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE §8.2 FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS §8.3 TYPES OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS §8.4 ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS §8.5 CONTRACT PRICING §8.6 NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENTS §8.7 SOCIOECONOMIC POLICIES §8.8 LABOR STANDARDS §8.9 ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING §8.10 PROCUREMENT FRAUD §8.11 CONTRACT PAYMENT §8.12 CHANGES   §8.13 CONTRACT TERMINATIONS FOR CONVENIENCE AND DEFAULT   §8.14 CONTRACT DISPUTES ACT
	Chapter 9- Alternative Delivery Methods   §9.1 INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 39.10 RCW §9.2 ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHODS
	Chapter 10- Payment §10.1 INTRODUCTION §10.2 CONTRACT PROVISIONS § 10.3 PAYMENT STATUTES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS §10.4 Checklists
	Chapter 11- Changes: Scope of Work, Cardinal Change, Notice, Documentation, Pricing, Audits   §11.1 INTRODUCTION §11.2 CONTRACT CHANGES § 11.3 LIMITATIONS ON THE OWNER'S RIGHT TO ORDER CHANGES §11.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CHANGE ORDERS § 11.5 CHANGE ORDER/CLAIM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS   §11.6 AUDIT PROVISIONS
	Chapter 12- Contract Performance Issues   §12.1 INTRODUCTION §12.2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS §12.3 DEFECTIVE SPECIFICATIONS   §12.4 PRACTICAL IMPOSSIBILITY §12.5 MISTAKE   §12.6 FORCE MAJEURE   §12.7 QUANTUM MERUIT
	Chapter 13- Environmental Considerations in Construction Projects   §13.1 INTRODUCTION § 13.2 GENERALLY APPLICABLE STATUTES §13.3 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES §13.4 STORMWATER §13.5 DREDGE AND FILL/WETLANDS   §13.6 OIL SPILL PREVENTION §13.7 WASTE DISPOSAL   §13.8 RESOURCES
	Chapter 14- Scheduling and Delay, Suspension of Work, and Acceleration   §14.1 INTRODUCTION §14.2 SCHEDULING §14.3 DELAY §14.4 ACCELERATION CLAIMS §14.5 FORENSIC SCHEDULE/DELAY ANALYSIS
	Chapter 15- Damages   §15.1 INTRODUCTION   §15.2 PRELIMINARY MATTERS §15.3 METHODS OF MEASURING DAMAGES §15.4 CONTRACTOR'S DAMAGES COMPONENTS §15.5 OWNER'S DAMAGES COMPONENTS §15.6 EXTRAORDINARY CLAIMS §15.7 DOCUMENTING DAMAGES CLAIMED § 15.8 DEFENDING AGAINST DAMAGES CLAIMS   §15.9 LISTS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
	Chapter 16- Surety Relationships and Payment and Performance Bonds   §16.1 INTRODUCTION §16.2 BONDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS §16.3 BONDS FOR PRIVATE PROJECTS §16.4 COLLECTION OF INTEREST §16.5 COLLECTION OF ATTORNEY FEES § 16.6 EXTRA-CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY OF SURETIES   §16.7 PAYMENT CLAUSES §16.8 BINDING THE SURETY
	Chapter 17- Construction Liens   §17.1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE § 17.2 ELEMENTS OF A CONSTRUCTION LIEN §17.3 PRE-CLAIM NOTICES §17.4 RECORDING A CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIM §17.5 FORECLOSING A CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIM §17.6 DEFENDING AGAINST CONSTRUCTION LIENS §17.7 STOP NOTICES §17.8 LIEN-LIKE REMEDIES ON PUBLIC PROJECTS IN WASHINGTON
	Chapter 18- Technology Issues in Design and Construction   §18.1 INTRODUCTION §18.2 ELECTRONIC INFORMATION   § 18.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS §18.4 RISK ALLOCATION AND RELIANCE
	Chapter 19- Subcontract Issues §19.1 INTRODUCTION §19.2 SUBCONTRACT FORMATION §19.3 KEY SUBCONTRACT PROVISIONS
	Chapter 20- Termination For Default and Convenience   §20.1 INTRODUCTION §20.2 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE §20.3 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
	Chapter 21- Indemnity and Insurance   §21.1 INTRODUCTION §21.2 INDEMNITY §21.3 INSURANCE
	Chapter 22- Inspection, Acceptance, and Warranty   §22.1 INTRODUCTION §22.2 INSPECTION §22.3 ACCEPTANCE §22.4 WARRANTY
	Chapter 23- Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA)   §23.1 INTRODUCTION   §23.2 CITATIONS AND PENALTIES §23.3 APPEALING THE CITATION   §23.4 STUTE VIOLATIONS
	Chapter 24- Mediation, Disputes Review Boards, and Project Neutrals   §24.1 INTRODUCTION §24.2 MEDIATION §24.3 DISPUTE REVIEW BOARDS §24.4 PROJECT NEUTRALS   §24.5 INITIAL DECISION MAKER   §24.6 FORM
	Chapter 25- Arbitration and Litigation   §25.1 INTRODUCTION §25.2 FORMAL DISCOVERY §25.3 OTHER MECHANISMS TO OBTAIN DISCOVERY §25.4 STATUTES OF LIMITATION AND TOLLING AGREEMENTS §25.5 BASIC PROJECT RECORDS TO OBTAIN IN DISCOVERY §25.6 LITIGATION AGREEMENTS §25.7 ARBITRATION §25.8 ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 64.55 RCW   §25.9 DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE §25.10 USE OF CONSULTANTS   §25.11 CHECKLIST OF AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
	Table of Cases
	Table of Statutes
	Table of References
	Subject Index