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

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 THREE THEME: Organizational Dynamics Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDMs) bring flexibility, speed, and other benefits to Owner organizations.  However, making the transition ... Read more

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 to be taken for granted. This webinar explores operation of the Suspension of Work clause.  We will examine what damages are typically owed when work is suspended as ... Read more

This third webinar in the cost management series tackles the tricky process of analyzing and negotiating your Contractors’ Change Order Proposals.  The techniques and tools discussed will help Owners and Construction Managers level a playing field which is typically tilted in favor of the Contractor.  This workflow approach facilitates a more collaborative process by establishing ... Read more

For centuries, pacing delay has been a controversial delay issue in the construction industry.  It is, in sum, a delay to a project on the part of one party due to a delay caused, or about to be caused, by the other party.  Though not unusual, it is not often explored in scheduling or delay ... Read more

Created by the U.S. Federal government in 1926, the Differing Site Conditions clause is one of the oldest used in public and private construction contracts.  Generally, the object of the clause is to transfer risk of latent site conditions to the Owner, thus enticing contractors to reduce their contingency cost at the time of bid. ... Read more

Project partnering is one of the most effective tools in the construction management process used to deliver successful projects -- that complete on time, in budget, safely, with the specified quality, and no outstanding disputes end of job. Construction Managers are frequently leaders in convincing owners to adopt project partnering and must be involved in ... Read more