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SUMMARY:Successfully Manage Differing Site Condition Claims
DESCRIPTION:Unforeseen site conditions\, particularly those underground\, can make the difference between a successful project and a disaster.  These conditions might include: old or abandoned sewer and water lines\, conduit or structures; hard rock or other soils conditions not shown on the soils report: effluent from nearby dump sites; artifact discovery\, and many other unforeseen factors preventing construction progress. \nWhen they are discovered\, what Owners and Contractors do to deal with them is essential to successful resolution and keeping their projects on track. \nThis webinar will address:  \n\nthe basics of differing site condition claims\nhow to address them early using your contract documents\nhow courts have addressed these claims on public and private projects\n\nOwners will learn: \n\nSteps to take in project planning to avoid these issues.\nWhat can be done to avoid these issues at the start of the project.\nFirst steps in analyzing these claims to determine their validity.\nHow to proactively negotiate resolution\nWhat you must know to deal fairly with the contractor\nIf informal resolution is impossible\, how to set yourself up to successfully defend the claim.\n\nContractors will learn: \n\nWhat a differing site condition is\, and is not\nHow to value valid claims for differing site condition\nHow to get these claims resolved without lawyers or courts.\nThe role of expert witnesses in evaluating claims for differing site conditions\nWhen you need these experts\, and when you don’t.\n\nPresenter: Mark Stapke\, Founding Partner\, Stapke Law LLP\, and General Counsel for WCCC Board\, is a well-known construction and real estate trial lawyer.  With over 38 years of experience in winning cases before juries and arbitrators\, Mark has recovered more than $50 million for his clients.  Mark also regularly resolves cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution.  His practice stresses claims-avoidance training for public and private owners\, and resolution of time-related claims.  Mark is an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem for CA Superior Court\, and has been selected as one of the Top 400 Construction Lawyers in the U.S.   \nRegister a team of 3 or more from your organization and save $15 each! \nSee Flyer for complete details and registration information. \nRSVP using the form below and you will be sent a link to pay for your registration.
URL:https://westerncouncil.org/event/successfully-manage-differing-site-condition-claims/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Largin":MAILTO:vann@wccc.org
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