Chapter1 Introduction

1.1 International Construction Market，Opportunities and Risks

1.2 Project Delivery Process in International Construction

1.3 Communication，a Priority

Chapter 2 Chinese International Contractors

2.1 General

2.2 Chinese Government's Economic and Technical Aid before 1979

2.3 Emergence of Chinese International Construction Enterprises

2.4 Development of Multinational Enterprises

2.5 Categories of Contracts won By Chinese International Contractors

2.6 Major Problems and Dilemma

Chapter 3 Cross—Culture Communication in International Construction Engineering

3.1 Cross—culture Communication，Basic Concepts

3.2 Culture Shock &；amp； Adjustment/Adaptation

3.3 Cross—culture Communication Problems with Chinese Expatriates

Chapter 4 Tendering Methods and Procedure

4.1 Selection and Qualification of Contractors before/at Tendering

4.2 Tender Documents

4.3 Evaluation of Tenders and Award of Contract

4.4 Marketing Activities in Pricing Tender

Chapter 5 Types and Forms of Contract

5.1 Essential of a Valid Construction Contract

5.2 Types and Forms of Contract

5.3 FIDIC Conditions of Contract

Chapter 6 Parties to the Contract

6.1 The Employer

6.2 The Contractor

6.3 The Engineer

Chapter 7 Insurance，Bonds，and Guarantees

7.1 Insurance

7.2 Bonds &；amp； Guarantees

Chapter 8 Claims

8.1 Types of Claim

8.2 Causes of Claim

8.3 Preparation of Claim

8.4 FIDIC，Contractor's Claim

Chapter 9 Conflicts，Resolutions，and Arbitration

9.1 Conflicts and Disputes in Construction Projects

9.2 Resolution of Disputes

9.3 Nature and Procedure of Arbitration

Chapter 10 Communication in Writing on Construction Site

10.1 Project Correspondences

10.2 Minutes of Meetings（Decision Memoranda）

10.3 Project Reports

Answers to the Exercises

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