A Crystal Ball – Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims & Disputes. By AtoZ Compliance

Key Take Away: This construction claims webinar will help to identy what actions owners and contractors can take, when some of the warning signs are observed, to resolve such potential construction claims and disputes. Overview: It is axiomatic that claims and disputes on a project do not simply appear out of here. 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 typically these past events or decisions that are identied as the “early warning signs” of claims and disputes. Typically, it is only when claims are filed at the end of a project that attorneys and construction claims consultants review project documentation and interview the project team in order identy these construction claims management warnings. And, in retrospect, many project team members comment “If only I had received construction claims training!” Research reveals there is little literature setting forth a detailed list of early warning signs of pending construction delay claims and construction disputes. Based on the collective observations of Navigant’s Global Construction Practice the Forum collated these early warning signs into the typical phases of a project including: Bid or Proposal Phase Initial Contract Phase Construction Phase This webinar also identies which party should watch for which early warning sign and what sort of claim or dispute may arise. Why Should You Attend: Learn about the many early warning signs of claims and disputes Learn what types of claims and disputes can arise from each warning sign Understand what must be done to prevent such followon claims and avoid disputes Areas Covered In This Webinar: Get a lengthy list of early warning signs of claims and disputes These warning signs are divided into three distinct project phases – Bid or Proposal Phase, Initial Contract Phase and Construction Phase Identy which party should watch for which warning sign. K what sort of claim or dispute is likely to arise from which warning sign Learning Objectives: Capitalize on the experience of a large construction claims consultants Be exposed to a large number of early warning signs of claims – some as early at the planning, design and bidding phase of a project Understand the ramications of ignoring such early warning signs Learn what type of claims may grow out of each situation and what actions owners can take to protect themselves Who Will Benefit: Owners and Owner Representatives managing Capital Improvement Projects Contractor Executives, Project Managers, Project Sponsors and Project Control Personnel Construction Managers and Design Professionals performing services during Construction For more information, please visit : http:bit.ly2lYE2Bb Email: support@atozcompliance.com Toll Free: 1 8444141400 Tel: 15169005509 Level: Intermediate Speakers Profile: James G. Zack James G. Zack, Jr., CCM, CFCC, FFA, FAACE, FRICS, PMP, is the Executive Director of the Navigant Construction Forum – the construction industry’s global resource for thought leadership and best practices on avoidance and resolution of construction project disputes globally. Formerly, Executive Director, Corporate Claims Management for Fluor Corporation, a $24 billionyear EPC with offices and projects worldwide. Previous to that, Vice President of PinnacleOne and Executive Director, PinnacleOne Institute and Senior Construction Claims Consultant with CH2M HILL, Inc. With 40 years of experience working on construction projects he is a recognized expert in mitigation, analysis and resolution or defense of construction claims. Mr. Zack has made construction claims presentations and been involved with claims throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Egypt, Chile, China, England, Guatemala, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mexico, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Tatarstan, The Netherlands, The Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. He has been involved in more than 5,000 claims and has been designated as an expert witness in mediation, arbitration and litigation. Mr. Zack is a Fellow of AACE International and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RICS. Mr. Zack is a Certied Forensic Claims Consultant, a Certied Construction Manager and a Project Management Professional. Mr. Zack is a nationally kn author, speaker and trainer concerning the management, mitigation and resolution of construction claims on public works projects.