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Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims and Disputes
It is axiomatic that claims and disputes on a project do not simply appear out of nowhere. Experience indicates that when a dispute occurs, there is normally a back story or history of events, decisions, lack of decisions, etc. that can be traced back from a few weeks to several years that gave rise to the dispute. It is these past events or decisions that are identified as “early warning signs” of cl..
Evaluating, Underwriting, and Lending to Construction Contractors
Volatility of construction risk in economic cyclesSupply chain risk for contractorsPayment process for contractors and subcontractorsContractor status report and key elements in contractor accounting and financial statementsProgress billings, retention, and collateral valueRole of sureties in providing bonds to contractors—lien prioritiesEvaluating contractor downside cash flow, collateral , and guarantors ..
Hazard Communication
It is necessary to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are transmitted to employers and employees. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee training. This occupational safety and health standard is intended to addr..
Impact Damages – Fact or Fiction?
In this session, industry veteran Jim Zack will discuss impact damages and what they may include. Attendees will gain a better understanding of impact damage and the issues surrounding this form of damage. This session will also explore 10 types of impact damage claims. For each of the 10 types of impact damage claims, Jim will identify and discuss one or more potential defenses owners may employ to analyze..
Lags, Leads, Constraints, and Calendars in CPM Networks
We start with an introduction to types of lags and leads in CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules and the impact of each type on activities and project dates. We go through tips to simplify and minimize the number of lags.Later we discuss types of constraints and calendars and their impact on activities dates and on the entire project.We conclude with general tips and recommendations.Areas Covered Introducti..
Overview of Construction Claims and Disputes
This webinar discusses the 11 basic types of construction claims included in most standard contracts used throughout the U.S. – AIA, Consensus DOCS, EJCDC, etc. The webinar outlines the entitlement and causation elements of each type of claim that the claimant must demonstrate to justify their right to prevail. The webinar highlights the following construction claims – claims for directed changes; construct..
Pacing Delay – The Practical Impact on Project Management & Delay Claims
This webinar is focused on pacing delay, a controversial delay issue in the construction industry. Currently there is little literature on pacing delay and case law is a bit sparse. Thus, owners and contractors often find themselves at odds with one another over the practical effect of pacing delay in a delay claim situation. The webinar defines the term; identifies what constitutes pacing..
Project Scheduling for Beginners
Introduction to project scheduling in the construction industry: theory, concepts and definitions. The intro also includes the importance of project scheduling (why schedule projects), bar charts, and logic networks. The seminar covers the steps to create CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules: Breaking down the project into activities Estimating activities’ durations Defining logical relationships (interdepe..
Requests for Information – The Paper War and How To Prevent It
This webinar discusses the genesis of RFIs, their development in the industry and a frequent common use. The webinar discusses the impact of RFIs on construction projects, drawing upon data provided by a global construction software provider and other studies to assess how RFIs and the RFI process impact both small and large construction projects. The webinar addresses the abuse of the RFI process, examinin..
Scheduling Tracking and Record Keeping
In this webinar, the attendees will learn how to manage a project and importantly manage the risks involved. We will explore estimating, bidding, cost tracking, scheduling, and progress tracking from the point of risk so the attendee can appreciate the risk without having to first live it in the field. The attendee will learn how bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking can and should all work together ..
Simplifying CPM Schedules: Dealing with Logic, Lags, and Constraints
This seminar will go briefly over the creation of a typical construction CPM schedule: Breaking down the project into activities, estimating their duration, and sequencing them. It will provide many hints that aim to simplify the schedule and make it more “user-friendly” for the field people. The schedule will also be easier to work with for:Schedule updating, measuring work progress, determining percent co..
Suspend Work – “Remain on Standby” – What Can A Contractor Recover?
When an owner issues a suspended work directive is the contractor entitled to recover delay and delay damages? This session examines what damages are typically owed when work is suspended and some limitations of suspension damages. Five court cases setting forth key requirements necessary to collect damages are discussed. Recommendations on what actions contractors should take when work is suspended are pro..
The Impact Of Rework On Construction Projects
Rework in the construction industry is frequent and well known. It is a drain on construction productivity, profitability, and the timeliness of project delivery for both contractors and owners. Additionally, the need for rework can have spinoff or downstream impacts for all project stakeholders. The causes of rework are, likewise, very well known - design and construction changes; errors and omissions; pro..
The Maze of Activities Percent Complete in Construction Schedules
This seminar discusses the different types of percent complete used in construction schedules: Individual activities, assemblies, and entire projects. However, the focus will be on the percent complete for individual activities as they form the basis for two important project information pieces: monthly progress payments and recalculated (updated) project finish date. The seminar defines each percent comple..
Time Extension Requests – What Must A Contractor Prove?
Whether a contractor, an owner, a design professional, or a construction manager, all construction professionals must learn how to prepare, analyze and justify time extension requests. Owners and their representatives are tasked with the responsibility of receiving, analyzing, and recommending a course of action and deciding on all-time extension requests submitted by contractors. Contractors and CM’s@Risk ..