Early Indicators of Claims and Disputes in Construction Projects

Construction claims and disputes rarely emerge without prior indications. Practical experience shows that when a dispute develops, there is usually a sequence of earlier events, decisions, delayed decisions, or related circumstances that can be traced back over weeks, months, or even years and that ultimately contributed to the disagreement. These earlier circumstances are commonly understood as the “early warning signs” of construction claims and disputes.

Often, these warning signs are recognized only after claims are submitted near the end of a project, when attorneys and claims consultants begin reviewing project records and interviewing members of the project team. Looking back, many team members realize, “If only I had recognized that then!” Available research shows that there is limited published material providing a detailed listing of early warning signs that may point to future construction claims and disputes.

Drawing from the collective observations of the Construction Forum, these warning signs have been organized according to the typical stages of a project, including:

• Bid or Proposal Phase
• Initial Contract Phase
• Construction Phase

This webinar further explains which party should be alert to each early warning sign and what type of claim or dispute may result.

Areas Covered During Webinar:-

• Gain knowledge of numerous early warning signs associated with claims and disputes.
• Recognize the kinds of claims and disputes that may develop from each warning sign.
• Understand the actions required to prevent resulting claims and avoid disputes.

Who Should Attend?

• Owners and owner representatives, responsible for managing capital improvement projects.
• Contractor executives, project managers, project sponsors, and project control personnel.
• Construction managers and design professionals providing services during construction.