This presentation includes a brief history of special inspections to put them in context and explain when they are required. The presentation also covers case forms and their proper use, along with which parties are involved and what roles they...
This presentation proposes a model for project performance review, and builds upon a body of previously published works and conference presentations. It was developed in response to escalating demand from owners and practitioners for a model they can...
This presentation focuses on techniques performed during the initial stages of a construction project, with a cursory look at forensic evaluations. The careful use of geophysical equipment and techniques can assist in solving some issues encountered...
Based on recent court rulings, this presentation explores mechanisms that owners employ to defeat a contractor's "concurrent delay defense." Learn how owners generally do not impose liquidated damages until the end of the project, so frequently a...
In this webinar, learn about mediation as a process and a number of practical suggestions on how to prepare for and be successful in mediation. Mediation has been widely adopted in the U.S. construction industry as a form of Alternative Dispute...
In this presentation, Fluor senior VP Bob Prieto discusses economic, social and environmental impacts on the bottom line to help guide informed decisions based on cost/value analysis. Life Cycle Analysis helps owners and their service providers focus...
This presentation familiarizes stakeholders with identifying and quantifying productivity losses, as well as suggested actions or approaches to consider when productivity losses become evident. Productivity loss is a form of impact that often puts...
This webinar explains document coordination review concepts and their benefits to the owner and design team. Topics include the key reasons why construction projects lend themselves to drawing and specification coordination problems; critical...
This webinar, based on a broad literature review, assesses and identifies the typical cost of rework on a wide range of project types. It shows how the cost of rework is frequently understated and provides an estimate of the true "average cost" of...
In this presentation, gain insights into some of the construction industry's complex business challenges from the FMI 2013 U.S. Markets Construction Overview. Hear a synopsis of the construction trends and forecasts for information technology, the...