Construction Contract Claims Avoidance and Resolution

Global Innovative Campus
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Teacher/Instructor: Dr. Richard Beifuss, P. Eng., C. Arb., Mediator, Ph.D

Course Description:

'' Objective

To familiarize participants with the various contract claim avoidance techniques from the initial contract selection that will provide the best chance for their organization to successfully complete the desired project as well as the steps along the project delivery process where the incidence of claims can be minimized

Target Audience

This seminar is relevant to all personnel of organizations active in procuring or delivering construction services, including private and public owners, consultants and contractors, financial institutions, bonding and insurance companies. It will be of particular benefit to all engineers, architects, construction managers, project managers, and other professionals who want to have a better understanding of the various procurement options in order to provide knowledgeable advice to their decision makers.

Course Outcome

As an Owner you will learn:

the benefits and risks for the various construction project implementation contracts
to recognize which implementation strategy has the least risk for your organization.
to recognize unbalanced bids, underbids and bid errors
to recognize/avoid potential claims
to realistically assess the inherent costs for exculpatory clauses (transferring responsibility to other contracting party)
to assess your own responsibility for the contractor’s delay and cost overruns
to evaluate your own damages for contractor caused delays
As a Contractor or Subcontractor you will learn:

to understand the allocation of risk within the various construction contract options
the need for the preparation of an estimate that can support payment requests for change orders and progress draws
the need to organize and manage project information
to recognize/look for claim resolution provisions in a contract before submitting your bid
to recognize exculpatory clauses and their potential impacts
to present more effective change orders and claims
As a Design Professional, Project and Construction Manager you will learn:

your role as the interpreter of the contract
the risks/benefits inherent in the various construction contract options
how to manage progress payments, contract changes, and the shop drawing approval process to mitigate problems
how to manage and the need for an inspection/commissioning process in the context of claims
how to analyze and respond to a contractor’s claim
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

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