Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims and change orders.
• Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type.
• Apply, through actual situations, the different approaches to claims handling including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and litigation.
• Practice and discuss, through a project, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims and change orders.

 

This Program is designed for:

All those involved in implementing contracts and handling claims and change orders; also those involved in any step of contract preparation/ administration for them to appreciate the importance of a well prepared contract. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs..

Program Outline:

Why Claims Occur - The Red Flags Situations Causing Costly Claims Contractor Practices that Cause Claims Owner Practices that Cause Claims Causes Associated with: Contract Documents, Contract Awards, Contract Administration and Claim Settlement Procedures and Practices Contractors Objectives Profits Fair and Unfair Practices Keeping Records Contracts in Progress Avoiding Problems Know Your Contract General and Special Terms

Claims Nature of Claims Types of Claims Claims Process Quantification of Damages Types of Damages Liquidated Damages Actual Damages Other Considerations Dispute Resolution Negotiation Arbitration Litigation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Case Study Factual Background of the Project The Project Events Discussion of the Project; Problems and Responsibilities