Legal Strategies for the Construction Industry is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the ins and outs of the most significant legal issues in one of today's most complex industries. Featuring chairs and senior partners from some of the nation's leading firms, this book is a guide for all parties involved in construction deals on how to successfully structure, negotiate, and complete construction projects in both the public and private sectors. Construction attorneys will learn tips on how best to advise their clients, including tailored approaches for owners, general and subcontractors, lenders, sureties, and design professionals. Their clients will gain insight into establishing successful working relationships with business partners while minimizing their own liability. The experts in this book walk readers through the construction process from structuring effective contracts to efficiently resolving disputes?and how to avoid the most common mistakes at each stage.