PROJECT DOCUMENTATION: PART I

Generally, construction contract disputes are 1% law and 99% facts. The legal principles applicable to a construction case are typically quite basic and uncomplicated. Determination of both entitlement of damages and their measure is established by applying those few legal principles to the facts. It is the assembly and proof of facts that is so critical. For this reason, documentation is one of the most cost-effective functions a contractor can undertake. The purpose of documentation is to provide written evidence of where work is being performed, productivity, equipment and crews, field conditions, administrative decisions, incurred costs, quality control, and the myriad activities associated with fulfilling contractual responsibilities and enforcing contractual rights. The process of documentation, including its evaluation and improvement, can be divided into five subtasks: recognition, collection, and recordation; reporting, distribution, and transmission; initial utilization; storage; and retrieval.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Scranton Gillette Communications

  380 E Northwest Highway, Suite 200
  Des Planes, IL  United States  60016-2282
• Authors:
  • Parvin, C
• Publication Date: 1998-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction industry; Construction projects; Contract administration; Contractors; Contracts; Documents; Legal factors; Project management; Psychological conflict
• Uncontrolled Terms: Documentation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways; Law; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00747884
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 19 1998 12:00AM