Seminars

Based on our experience in the construction industry, we have concluded that most disputes and/or project losses are a result of ill-prepared and/or uninformed project management. Our seminars address major pitfalls and put project management in position to make more informed decisions. They will help you rethink your approach regarding construction administration and put you in charge of your project leading to increased profits and more satisfied customers.

Sample Outline

Managing & Controlling Your Project Through the Contract Documents

      • Defining a Contractor
      • Construction Contract Documents
      • Contract delivery methods
      • Phases of construction
      • Schematic design package
      • The Contract between the Owner and Contractor
      • General, supplementary and special conditions of the Contract
      • Contract between the Contractor and Subcontractors
      • Purchase Orders
      • Privity of Contract
      • Liquidating Agreement
      • Flow-Down Provisions
      • Assignment of Subcontracts
      • Construction methods
      • Industry standards
      • Trade customs
      • Aesthetics
      • Quality standards
      • Shop drawings
      • Scheduling
      • Communication
      • Ambiguous documents
      • Order of precedence
      • Dispute resolution provision
      • Unforeseen conditions
      • Consequential damages
      • Delay provisions
      • Damages for delay
      • Time extensions clauses
      • Time is of the essence clause
      • Notice requirements
      • Disclaimer & exculpatory clauses
      • Suspension, supplementation & termination clauses
      • Dealing with contract default.
      • Payment & remedies provisions
      • Provisions for changes in work
      • Stored materials
      • Notice to proceed
      • Partial use or occupancy
      • Substantial & final completion
      • Liquidated damages
      • Code & regulations
      • Contractor’s responsibility for review of CD’s & reasonable reliance
      • Contract Clarification Clauses
      • Spearin Doctrine
      • Contract Documents are complementary
      • Warranty of Design
      • Defining a Master Builder