Construction Contracting

By Richard H. Clough, Glenn A. Sears & S. Keoki Sears

Construction Contracting is a widely used textbook on the business and management of construction projects, with a strong focus on estimating, bidding, contracts, and field execution. Published by Wiley, this authoritative book explains how construction work is organized, procured, priced, and managed—from project startup through closeout.

Designed for construction management, civil engineering, and contractor education programs, it covers contractor organization, project delivery methods, cost control, scheduling, subcontracting, contract documents, change orders, claims, and risk management—making it a practical reference for students and professionals.

What This Book Does

This book provides a practical roadmap to how construction contracting works in real projects, including bidding strategy, contract administration, cost/schedule control, and managing subcontractors and project risk.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of construction contracting and project delivery
• Estimating, bidding, and pricing fundamentals
• Contract documents, procurement, and subcontracting practices
• Project scheduling, cost control, and field operations
• Change orders, claims, disputes, and risk management
• Widely used in construction management and civil engineering programs

Who Should Use This Book?

• Construction management and civil engineering students
• Contractors, project managers, and estimators
• Owners’ representatives and construction consultants
• Field engineers and superintendents
• Construction firms and training programs

Why It’s Essential

• Practical, end-to-end view of construction contracting
• Strong focus on estimating, bidding, and contract administration
• Connects contracts to real jobsite management decisions
• Trusted reference for both students and practitioners

The practical guide to estimating, bidding, contracts, and construction project delivery.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781118693216
• Authors: Richard H. Clough; Glenn A. Sears; S. Keoki Sears
• Publisher: Wiley
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
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Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Construction Industry Organization and Contracting Methods
• Project Delivery Systems and Procurement
• Estimating Methods and Bid Preparation
• Contract Documents and Administration
• Scheduling and Project Control
• Cost Control, Payments, and Cash Flow
• Subcontracting, Purchasing, and Field Operations
• Change Orders, Claims, Disputes, and Risk

FAQs

• Is this book suitable for construction management students? Yes, it is widely used in construction management and civil engineering programs.
• Does it cover estimating and bidding? Yes, it includes practical coverage of estimating, bid preparation, and pricing.
• Does it address contracts and claims? Yes, it covers contract administration, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.