This is one of the few webinars dealing directly with problems related to calculating jobsite overhead delay and extended home office overhead costs.  It offers multiple alternatives, which owners may employ in their contract documents.  We will discuss: recoverability of extended field office overhead costs in the event compensable delay arises on a project. various ... Read more

This presentation uniquely sets forth best practices for both owners and contractors concerning concurrent delays.  Since owners generally do not impose late completion damages until the end of the project, frequently a contractor’s claim of concurrent delay is not submitted until the project is complete.  This webinar explores mechanisms, based on some recent court rulings ... Read more

This unique webinar deals with this very specialized form of claim damages in a very practical way. The intent of the session is to advise project participants on how to resolve impact damages on the project site - not in the courtroom.  Most owners and contractors are aware of different types of claims – change, ... Read more

Arbitration and litigation are very lengthy and expensive.  Mediation is a good alternative form of dispute resolution in which the parties involved structure and control the process and the outcome.  This webinar focuses on how to prepare for and achieve an acceptable resolution of construction disputes. Mediation is not new.  It was employed in ancient ... Read more

This webinar thoroughly discusses, in a logical order, the advantages and disadvantages of a wide variety of ADR techniques, following a dispute from the project site to the adjudicative forum.  Understanding the use of ADR in construction, will make it easier for you to resolve disputes without litigation. Construction industry disputes are common, can be ... Read more

WCCC is pleased to host this series on Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDMs).   It will explore the themes of procurement, project execution, and broader organizational dynamics in the context of APDMs.  PART ONE THEME: Procurement Whether using a classic 1-step QBS, 2-step QBS, or combined Best-Value procurement process, owners who “purchase” services in Alternative Delivery ... Read more

WCCC is pleased to host this series on Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDMs).   It will explore the themes of procurement, project execution, and broader organizational dynamics in the context of APDMs.   PART TWO THEME:  Project Execution Practitioners and Owners alike know that creating a collaborative environment within the project team is key to project ... Read more

When an Owner issues a suspension of work directive, is the contractor entitled to recover delay and delay damages? The rules governing recovery of damages under Suspension of Work clauses have been changing over the past two decades.  Recovery of costs and time may no longer be taken for granted. This webinar explores operation of ... Read more

Managing capital program costs can be complex.  Many times, overly complicated systems are implemented which are not sustainable. Successful cost control uses simple, but integrated, processes with a disciplined and uniform approach. This webinar series walks participants step by step through a tried and tested cost management system, applicable to many program types.  This system ... Read more

Managing capital program costs can be complex.  Many overly complicated systems are not sustainable.  Successful cost control uses simple, but integrated, processes with a disciplined and uniform approach.  This second webinar in the cost management series is valuable for anyone responsible for planning and budgeting capital projects. It illustrates how a little upfront cost analysis ... Read more

Rework is frequent and well known in the construction industry, while draining construction productivity, profitability, and the timeliness of project delivery for both Contractors and Owners.  Additionally, the need for rework can have spinoff or downstream impacts for all project stakeholders.   The causes of rework are, likewise, well known: design and construction changes; errors and ... Read more

Managing capital program costs can be complex.  Many times, overly complicated systems are implemented which are not sustainable. Successful cost management uses simple, but integrated, processes with a disciplined and uniform approach. (Additional information about this webinar will be added soon.) This is webinar four in the four-part series ideal for: Facilities Directors seeking better ... Read more