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Change Orders

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Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Stop change order nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. As a professional involved in construction projects, you know how important it is for change orders to accurately reflect the intent of all parties. Hastily negotiated and vaguely drafted change orders fail to express the intent of parties and - more often than not - lead to unwanted and unnecessary disputes. Attend this highly informative seminar and learn about key issues you need to properly address when negotiating and evaluating change orders. Don't miss this timely opportunity to get the information you need to help your company avoid the added time and expense of resolving and renegotiating unexpected claims when projects are completed. Enroll today! Benefits for You - Steer clear of disputes - get a practical approach to handling changes in the contract - Get pricing change and drafting tips from the experts - Tips on using documentation to prevent construction claims - Strategies for approaching change orders - and avoiding construction claims - Save time and money - minimize the impact of delays and suspensions of work
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Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
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Change Orders Agenda

This seminar will be presented by Marion T. Hack, Esq., Becky A. Pintar, Esq., and

Ronald S. Sofen, Esq.

8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration

8:30 am - 9:00 am General Overview of Contract Law

- Contract Formation

- Critical Parts of Construction Contracts

9:00 am - 10:20 am Modification of Construction Contracts

- Changes Clause

- Authority to Make Changes

- Change Orders

10:20 am - 10:30 am Break

10:30 am - 11:15 am Constructive Changes

- Owner Interference

- Defective Plans and Specifications

- Owner's Failure to Disclose Information

- Performance Specifications vs. Detailed Specifications

- Cardinal Change Doctrine

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Pricing Changes and Drafting Tips

- Fixed Price and Time, and Materials and Unit Prices

- Addressing Scope, Time Impact and Delay Costs

- Direct and Indirect Impacts

- Release Language and Preserving Claims

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Project Documentation

- Essential Records

- Cost Plus Changes

1:45 pm - 2:50 pm Change Orders Due to Differing Site Conditions: Legal Principles and Considerations

- Contractor's Duty of Inspection

- Type I and Type II Differing Site Conditions

- Changed Conditions Clause

- Disclaimer and Reliance Clauses

2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Delays and Suspensions of Work

- Notice

- Critical Path and Float

- Excusable and Nonexcusable Delays

- Concurrent Delay

- No Damages for Delay Clauses

- Home Office Overhead

- Liquidated Damages and Actual Damages

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Construction Claim Avoidance Techniques

- Strategies for Approaching Change Orders

- Dispute Resolution Options

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Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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