Course Description
Don't lose valuable time and money - join us to improve your project management skills.
Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and get the critical information and updates you need to succeed on your next project, even in today's tough economy.
Whether you're new to the profession or very experienced, this seminar is your key to a better managed project - and a better bottom line. You simply can't afford to miss this opportunity - register today.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice
presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects,
contractors, subcontractors, accountants and developers.
Benefits for You
- Avoid headaches related to confusing project delivery options - what works best for you
- Minimize your risk by understanding the nuts and bolts of construction contracts
- Survive today's environmental challenges - avoid the pitfalls that can delay your project
- Reduce headaches by getting need-to-know strategies for dealing with change orders and disputes
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to review environmental issues which delay projects.
- You will be able to discuss project planning and delivery.
- You will be able to identify contract issues.
- You will be able to describe changes and disputes.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Common Environmental Issues Which Delay Projects |
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— Steve Hudson, MS, CIEC |
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- Examples of Environmental Delays in Construction
- Differences in New Construction vs. Renovations
- Older Environmental Issues: Asbestos, Lead, PCBs, Mercury, Hex Chrome
- Newer Environmental Concerns: Allergens, Glutens, Vapor Intrusion, Radon, VOCs, Silica
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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
Plan to Avoid Common Environmental Delays |
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— Steve Hudson, MS, CIEC |
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- Navigating the Regulations
- Common Pitfall #1: Be Proactive Not Reactive
- Consultant as Part of Planning Team
- Identify Hazards Before Soliciting Bids
- Common Pitfall #2: Hiring the Wrong Consultant
- Consultants Are Specialists
- Hiring the Right Professional for the Job
- Common Pitfall #3: Allow Time for Abatement in Schedule
- 2 Week Notification Periods
- Common Pitfall #4: Conflicts of Interest
- Consultant Should Not Be Contractor
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10:00 AM - 10:10 AM |
Break |
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10:10 AM - 10:45 AM |
Project Planning and Delivery |
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— Joel D. Heusinger and James A. Overcash |
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- Design-Bid-Build
- Design-Build
- Construction Management at Risk
- Construction Management as Agent
- EPC
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
Contract Issues – Affecting Project Administration |
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— Joel D. Heusinger and James A. Overcash |
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- Definition of Scope and Responsibility
- Risk Allocation in Standard Form Agreement
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
Managing the Project During Construction |
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— Joel D. Heusinger and James A. Overcash |
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- Cost Control and Recording
- The Role of Schedules
- Recognizing and Pricing Impact
- Project Recordkeeping
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
Changes and Disputes |
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— Joel D. Heusinger and James A. Overcash |
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- Obligation of Project Participants
- Common Types of Changes
- Change Orders
- Constructive Changes
- Critical Project Documentation
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Claims |
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(Break 2:40 PM - 2:50 PM) |
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— Jeremy Fitzpatrick |
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- Notice/Documentation
- Role of Initial Decision Maker/Architect
- Claims for Consequential Damages
- Insurance
- Claim Resolution
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3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Project Delays |
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— Jeremy Fitzpatrick |
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- Excusable/Nonexcusable Delays
- Compensable/Noncompensable Delays
- Delay Damages
- Documenting Delays/Claims
- Effect of Contractual Clauses on Delay Claims
- Avoiding Delay Claims
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