Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Consider contractor perceptions about interpretation and enforcement issues
• Apply your knowledge of construction contracts
• Understand the role of the inspection authority
• Avoid claims caused by overly strict or untimely interpretation
• Recognize laxity in interpretation and its consequences

Description
Ambiguous contract documents, improper interpretations, delayed decisions, and wrongful enforcements can result in owners not getting their money’s worth and being stuck with costly construction claims. This course explores what happens when interpretation and enforcement are too strict or too lax and whether there is a correct balance.

Course materials will cover the many details of multi-faceted contract documents and focus on developing your interpretation and enforcement skills to reduce costs.

Course Outline

• Enforcement of contracts
• Structure of construction contracts
• Contract project administration
• Communication
• Change requests and claims
• Contract language by the courts
• Bonding and insurance
• Understanding delay and productivity claims

Who Should Attend
Project Managers • Engineers • Contract Managers and Coordinators • Designers • Architects • Contractors • Construction Managers • Construction Inspectors • Procurement Specialists • Field Engineers • Subcontractors • Project Technicians and Technologists • Developers • Business Owners • Consultants • Government Employees • Public-Sector Employees and others concerned with the ultimate success of a project