Course Description
Don't lose valuable time and money - find out how you can 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 project managers, presidents, vice
presidents, owners, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors,
accountants and developers.
Benefits for You
- Minimize your risk by understanding the nuts and bolts of construction contracts
- Save money by closely monitoring cost and scheduling in your next project
- Tips on using documentation to manage - and prevent - construction claims
- Resolve disputes right away - before they end up in the courtroom
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss the construction process.
- You will be able to describe how to draft and negotiate construction contracts.
- You will be able to review project controls.
- You will be able to explain how to resolve disputes in real time.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Overview of the Construction Process |
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— Warner Strang |
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- The Best and Worst Projects of My Life
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Drafting and Negotiating Construction Contracts |
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— Angus N. McFadden |
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- State-Specific Considerations - Choice of Law, Dispute Resolution and Indemnities
- Avoid Ambiguity to Avoid Claims
- Scheduling Obligations, Delays and Change Order Provisions
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10:30 AM - 10:40 AM |
Break |
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10:40 AM - 12:00 PM |
Sample Contract Language |
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— Kerry C. Williams, P.E. |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Managing Changes and the Project Schedule |
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— Curtis W. Martin |
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- Protecting Profit While the Scope Changes
- Using the Schedule as a Management Tool
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Top Seven Claims Dispute Issues |
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— Christopher J. Sullivan |
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- Defective Plans
- Over-Inspection/Misinterpretation of Contract
- Delays
- Acceleration
- Differing Site Conditions
- Extra/Additional Work
- Disruptions
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3:00 PM - 3:10 PM |
Break |
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3:10 PM - 3:45 PM |
Resolving Disputes in Real Time |
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— Curtis W. Martin and Christopher J. Sullivan |
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- Why Disputes Don't Get Better With Age
- Putting Dispute Resolution on the Critical Path
- Contractual and Extra-Contractual Strategies and Tools for Prompt Resolution
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
The Myths of Project Management |
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— Warner Strang |
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- What People Believe That Isn't so
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