For the past decade, legal and business professionals in the construction industry have eagerly anticipated the annual release of this best-selling guide. the 2000 Wiley Construction Law Update, in its tenth year, chronicles and communicates changes in the construction industry. Comprised of 15 informative chapters--each written by an expert or experts in the field--the 2000 Update offers these contributing authors' timely, practical analysis on many current issues in the construction industry. Some are listed below: Experienced attorney and construction consultant shares his critique of judicial forums for their failure to enter or recognize the real world of construction. European perspective on the concept of benchmarking and its benefits to the construction industry in identifying and responding to customers' needs. CGL insurance coverage and the issues of liabilities in contracts, economic damages, and business risks. Recent developments and comments on 'Pay if Paid' clauses and the debates over them in the courts and state legislatures. Issue of waiver of consequential damages. Recent developments in change order law, including a review of the manner in which formal change order procedures may provide a trap for unwary contractors and formidable defenses for an owner when they are not fulfilled. Use of Special Masters in construction litigation pursuant to Rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Recent developments in federal construction contracts. New and important developments in six discrete geographical regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest, and West) of the U.S.