Webinar
Best Scheduling Practices and the Role of the Owner’s Scheduler
We will demonstrate the importance of detailed project schedule specification in a construction contract and identify key components to be used by both parties for better project control, decision-making and, if necessary, claims resolution. We identify what a schedule is; what a scheduler should be; whose schedule it is; and why many project schedules fail. ... Read more
Project Risk Management
Risk mitigation can yield significant cost benefits, yet risk assessment procedures are more widely adopted. This webinar details the “how’s” of implementing Risk Mitigation - identifying project risks and their early warning signs. The complexity of modern construction projects creates great risks for disputes and inefficiency. Good project management demands good risk management and proactive ... Read more
Construction Scheduling Games People Play – Part 1
The intended purpose of construction scheduling is to assist with proper planning and coordination of a project. Unfortunately, construction schedules are often used to help build claims against project owners. For both owners and contractors, a careful drafting and reading of the schedule specifications is imperative. Otherwise - Contractors can lose their rights; Owners can ... Read more
Owners’ Updated Primer on Alternative Project Delivery Methods
This session will give you a primer on the major Delivery Methods, how they have evolved, and where they are headed in the future. We will also focus on the Owner’s perspective, and how Owners are attempting to use Alternative Delivery Methods as a tool to minimize their risks (and costs). We will address: Distinctive ... Read more
Construction Scheduling Games People Play – Part 1
The intended purpose of construction scheduling is to assist with proper planning and coordination of a project. Unfortunately, construction schedules are often used to help build claims against project owners. For both owners and contractors, a careful drafting and reading of the schedule specifications is imperative. Otherwise - Contractors can lose their rights; Owners can ... Read more
Managing Change and Change Orders on Construction Projects
Change orders are inevitable on construction projects. They act as a safety relief valve for both owners and contractors over the course of construction. While changes cannot be stopped all together, they can, and must, be managed, for the benefit of both the owner and the contractor, to enable delivery of successful projects on time ... Read more