The OTHER 3D Design: Delay Damage and Disruption #CONSTRUCT #H11

Judith Beheading Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi

Problems of disruption and delay often lead to disputes which can mar otherwise successful projects.  No one wants a project to go awry, dwelling on unpleasant potential outcomes are unsettling.  What means can be taken to foresee and forestall potential causes of misunderstanding and argument?

Construction is often prone to Claims and Disputes, often involving Scheduling and Delay claims, both by the Contractor and the Owner. Claim and Dispute procedures are often complex and require careful attention by the A/E and Owner prior to the start of construction.  

Different contract types and project delivery methods entail revisions of the duties and responsibilities of the parties to the Contract.

What effective specification of Claim and Dispute procedures, as well as clear presentation of the Project Scheduling requirements and responsibilities are necessary to appropriately allocate risk and reward? 

What must the Contractor understand in the Contract in order to protect his interests in the event of dispute or delay?

Clear and coordinated presentation of these requirements by the A/E enables all the parties to protect their individual interests while promoting the overall progress of the work.

Please consider attending Session H11 on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 10:00 AM.   There are a lot of other great programs in this time slot vying for your attention, so if no one wants to hear this one, I'll run down the hall and hear someone else.