How Long to Read Avoiding Claims in Building Design

How Long Does it Take to Read Avoiding Claims in Building Design?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Avoiding Claims in Building Design by Malcolm Taylor

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The chance of being claimed against is now a major risk factor for every building designer, engineer, quantity surveyor and project manager. Apart from the cases that go to court, many other claims are settled before they reach that stage. The cost of insurance to meet claims is now a substantial component of every practice's overheads. Sensible risk management can identify the potential sources of claims, reduce their likelihood, warn of impending trouble and control how the claim is to be defended. This book explains how to plan a risk management strategy and suggests techniques that can supplement the practice's existing management procedures without imposing unnecessary bureaucracy. It attaches as much importance to the interaction of risk between members of the design team as to the risk profile of the practice itself. The first part defines risk and its origins, discusses how risk can arise in the various professions and types of practice, and how it interacts between the professions, compares quality assurance with risk management, and advises on the relations between the practice, its insurers and its lawyers. It concludes with advice on how to create a risk strategy and system for the office. The second part is devoted to techniques and covers: setting up the appointment; creation of the team; managing the project; the risks of CDM; the complications of procurement; and drafting, awarding and administering the building contract. Risk implications of the major contract forms are discussed in detail. It concludes with advice on the handling of claims. The book contains references to a number of legal cases to illustrate the risks discussed. It is recommended reading not only for the individual professions (architect, engineer, QS, project manger), but for all of them collectively in understanding how the risk of one profession can become the risk of any of his fellow team members.

How long is Avoiding Claims in Building Design?

Avoiding Claims in Building Design by Malcolm Taylor is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Avoiding Claims in Building Design Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Avoiding Claims in Building Design aloud.

What Reading Level is Avoiding Claims in Building Design?

Avoiding Claims in Building Design is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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