Design-Build and EPC Contracting: A Practical Legal Guide

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by Kenneth E. Rubinstein

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In the dynamic and complex world of modern engineering and construction projects, successful execution relies on a seamless integration of design, construction, and project management. Design-Build & EPC Contracting offers an indispensable guide to navigating the intricacies of Design-Build and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracting. In this comprehensive book, industry experts provide a holistic view of the Design-Build and EPC processes, breaking down their core principles, strategies, and best practices. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of construction and engineering projects. Key Features include: An overview of the fundamentals of Design-Build and EPC delivery methods - Exploration of the contract types and key clauses utilized on Design-Build and EPC projects - Comparison of the similarities and differences between Design-Build and EPC contracts - A toolkit of practical advice on related topics such as licensing, insurance procurement and dispute resolution. Design-Build & EPC Contracting is an essential resource for engineers, design professionals, project managers, legal professionals, and anyone involved in the construction and engineering sectors. Kenneth Rubinstein is co-chair of the Construction Law Practice Group of Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, Chartered, LLP, and practices out of the firm’s Boston, Massachusetts, and Concord, New Hampshire, offices. For more than 20 years, Ken has represented all constituents of the construction process, including multiple ENR Top 400 Contractors, institutional owners, developers, and others in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes involving complex projects. Ken is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Construction Arbitrators, is regularly listed in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and similar publications, and is a member of the adjunct faculty at Boston University School of law, where he teaches construction law and litigation. Ken was one of the founding co-chairs of the Construction Law Committee of the Massachusetts Bar Association and has served as the co-chair of the Boston Bar Association Construction Law Committee and the chair of the programming committee for the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts. Nicole Lentini is a partner in the construction group of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani in its Seattle and Denver offices. Nicole’s practice focuses on litigation and arbitration of both public and private construction matters nationally, including EPC and turnkey projects. She is personally barred in Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Colorado, and Washington. Nicole speaks nationally and has written on a variety of topics, including but not limited to delay, insurance, contracts, sureties, and claim preservation. Nicole is the past chair of the Maryland Construction Law Division, and is currently active in the ABA Forum on Construction Laws, serving as a Steering Committee member of Division 2 (Contracts), co-chair of the 2024 Regional Meetings, and a member of the Publications Committee. She has been recognized by The Daily Records, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers. Logan Hollobaugh is senior counsel at Bechtel. His role is allocated between negotiation of FEED, EPC, and EPCM contracts and project counseling on energy-related projects, including LNG, petrochemical, carbon capture, hydrogen, energy storage, and water/hydro. Prior to joining Bechtel, Mr. Hollobaugh was vice president of Legal, Commercial and Risk for Clough North America, an EPCC construction company specializing in LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical, and midstream markets based in Perth, Australia. Prior to Clough, he held roles as deputy general counsel for PLH Group (n/k/a Primoris Services Corporation), senior regional counsel at Gilbane Building Company, and senior counsel of Construction Litigation and Claims at McDermott International (f/k/a CB&I), where his primary focus was management of large EPC-related construction disputes. Prior to working in-house, Mr. Hollobaugh was a member of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.’s Construction Industry Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois, where the core of his practice was the representation of contractors, design-builders, and construction managers in private and public construction related matters. Mr. Hollobaugh has been a LEED Accredited Professional since 2009. Mr. Hollobaugh received his BA degree from Iowa State University and his JD degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Paul Varela counsels clients in contract planning, administration, and complex dispute resolution matters nationally and internationally in the engineering and construction industry. His broad range of legal experience includes government and private data centers, roads, bridges, tall buildings, nuclear and conventional power faci

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