Broadcast Webinar - Overview of Construction Claims & Disputes
2026-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar discusses the 11 basic types of construction claims included in most standard contracts used in the U.S. (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC, etc.): directed changes; constructive changes; differing site conditions; directed suspensions of work; constructive suspensions; force majeure events; delays; accelerations; constructive accelerations; terminations for convenience; and terminations for default
For each type of claim, it outlines:

entitlement and causation elements claimants must demonstrate to justify their right to prevail and recover damages
elements of the burden of proof required of all claimants
Basic requirements concerning damages

It also identifies several types of owner claims against contractors, discuss claims under various project delivery methods, and summarize accepted claims preparation and analysis methodology. It conclude with an outline of various dispute resolution methodologies.
This webinar will help attendees:

Recognize that all parties to a construction contract must anticipate changes and claims.
Be more aware of the fundamentals of contracts and claims.
Gain perspective on the “universe of construction claims.”
See how the basic three-part test of a claim (entitlement, causation, and damages) applies to each type of claim.
Understand burden of proof requirement all claimants (both owners &contractors) must meet.
Better understand how to analyze and settle or defend against construction claims.
Know ways owners and contractors must deal with construction claims situations and events.
Appreciate the downside risk of leaving claims and disputes to fester until the end of a project.

Webinar Addresses:

¨ Contractor Claims vs Owner Claims and How to Analyze Them
¨ Owner Claims – What Owners Must Prove
¨ Claims Damages
¨ Claims and Project Delivery Methods
¨ Claims Analysis
¨ Dispute Resolution Methods

Who would benefit most from this program?

Project Owners,
Owner Representatives,
Design Professionals,
Construction Managers,
Project Managers & more

Register your team of 3 or more and SAVE $15.00/each.
WCCC Members: $90/each Team of 3+ $75/each
Non-Members: $105/each Team of 3+ $90/each
No-shows, & cancellations after 3/3/26, are subject to the full fee. You may send Subs
Event Flyer:
https://westerncouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-5-2026-Webinar-Overview-of-Construction-Claims-Disputes-Flyer-Reg-Form.pdf
