Claims and disputes are a constant in the construction industry, regardless of whether the industry is doing well or poorly. The number of claims seems to have risen during the recent recession despite the downturn (or perhaps as a result of the...
A successful claims avoidance system fosters a culture of issue resolution, and the roots of these systems are anchored in the design, the contract and project administration. This presentation includes the components of a claim, changes, entitlement...
This presentation examines the traditional Eichleay Formula, which has been used since 1960 to price extended and/or unabsorbed home office overhead, from the accounting, owner, and contractor's perspective to identify problems and offer some...
This session covers the unique aspects and demands of a "mega dispute." You will learn how to select, scope, control your experts and manage discovery to alignment with strategy, as well as learn to evaluate the critical drivers that will determine...
It is vital that CMs check their insurance policies versus their executed contracts to make sure they have the right coverage for which they are employed. Not all carriers are alike, and many carriers exclude different coverages for various reasons...
When the parties to a construction contract are unable to resolve a change order request, the decision to pursue the matter beyond the administrative remedies defined in the Contract can turn out to be either a worthwhile investment or throwing good...
As owners have searched for project delivery systems that reduce the time from project conception to project completion, one of the most common approaches has included the use of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contracts. However, as the use of these...
Time truly is money, especially in construction. Consequently, being able to determine and document delay is a crucial skill for owners, contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, project managers and their legal team. This webinar focuses on...
When it comes to reducing the risk of claims or eliminating them altogether, your project information (and your ability to retrieve and analyze it) is your best asset. Managing this information throughout the design and construction processes is...
This presentation discusses the specific ins and outs of insurance policies for construction managers. Attendees will gain a insight on general liability and E&O (Professional Liability) coverages, and will walk away with a useful checklist to...