Recognizing that a significant need existed for a specially tailored, advanced program devoted exclusively to construction contracting matters, Federal Publications developed this special program several years ago: The Masters Institute in Construction Contracting. We are pleased to once again offer the Institute — completely updated for this presentation.
DAY 1
Registration and Breakfast
Day One
I. Generalship of Construction Disputes
Implications of the Contextual Contract
Implied and Express Obligations Arising from Principle of Control
Owners and Contractor's Implied Warranties
Changed Conditions
Allocation of Risk, failure to Disclose, Misrepresentations
Termination for Default
II. Settling Disputes while Avoiding Costly Discovery, Arbitration or Trial
Preparing Claims
Negotiating Settlements: Selecting the Team, Analyzing Opposition, Strategy
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Drafting Submission Agreements, Choosing the Mediator, ADR team and strategy
Day Two III. The Prime Contractor's Perspective: Construction, Claims and Disputes
Contract Performance and Risk Allocation
Law and Issues Relating to Effective Performance
Responsibilities of Parties: Owner, Architect, Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, Manufacturer
Remedies for Breach and Damages
IV. Owner's Perspective: Construction, Claims and Disputes
Contract Relationships
Avoiding Claims during Design and Construction
Advanced Procedures for Dealing with Claims
Owner Defenses Against Claims
Claims by Owners
Resolving and Settling Claims
Day Three
V. Fundamentals of Construction Contract Cost and Pricing Where Federal Funding is Involved
Changes and Claims Regulatory Accounting Estimating Financial Foundations of cost & pricing
VI. Evaluating Cost and Pricing of Government Contract Claims and Request for Equitable Adjusments
Cost Recovery Issues which arise when contracts are terminated for convenience or default The Oversight Environment including Defective Pricing False Claims Act Risks The Topics will be evaluated from both contractor, subscontractor and government/owner perspectives.
