This webinar surveys the entire field of construction claims – contractor claims against owners and owner claims against contractors.  The webinar reviews the three part test (entitlement, causation, and damages) that all claimants must meet and how this test applies to all claims.  It also surveys how claims apply under all current forms of project delivery to illustrate that there is no such thing as a “bullet proof” contract.

Specific things that attendees will learn:

• Identifies the most common causes of construction claims.

• Discusses the “universe of construction claims” including – directs & constructive changes; differing site conditions; directed & constructive suspensions of work; force majeure events; delays; directed & constructive acceleration; & terminations for convenience & default.

• Explores both contractor and owner claims against the other party.

• Demonstrates how the basic 3 part test of a claim (entitlement, causation, and damages) applies to each type of claim.

• Educates attendees on how to prepare and present or analyze and settle or defend against construction claims.

• Set forth typical claim damages.

• Discusses construction claims under various project delivery methods.

• Sets forth various dispute resolution methodologies and the dispute resolution staircase.

Who will benefit from this event:

• Owner & contractor project managers

• Design professionals performing services during construction.

• Construction managers – Agency & Construction Managers@Risk

What are the benefits attendees will walk away with:

• Learn how to recognize that all parties to a construction contract must anticipate changes and claims.

• Be exposed to the fundamentals of contracts and claims.

• Explore the “universe of construction claims”.

• Understand how the basic 3 part test of a claim (entitlement, causation, and damages) applies to each type of claim.

• Become familiar with the burden of proof requirement all claimants (both owners and contractors) must meet.

• Contractors will learn how to prepare and present construction claims.

• Owners will understand how to analyze and settle or defend against construction claims.

• Contractors and owners will leave with a better understanding of why claims must be dealt with on the jobsite as quickly as possible.

• Appreciate the downside risk of leaving claims and disputes to fester until the end of a project.

What concrete results will attendees be able to achieve at work once they have attended this webinar?

• Gain a better understanding of construction claims from both the owner and contractor perspective.

• Learn their roles in the construction claims & dispute avoidance process.