Understand the relationship between change orders and claims, and how they are addressed in projects utilizing Multiple Prime contractors
Change Orders and Claims are related in that essentially a Claim is a change order request where the owner and contractor disagree. The program will address change orders in varying contracting methodologies. In particular, the webinar will address change orders in projects utilizing Multiple Prime contractors. The discussions will include schedule delay analysis, pricing of change orders, and the particular considerations of time extensions in Multi-prime contracts.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define the types of and reasons for change orders.
- You will be able to discuss differences in change orders under various project delivery systems.
- You will be able to explain Multiple Prime Contracts.
- You will be able to review the different types of Multiple Prime Contracts and the analysis of delays.
Agenda
Basics of Change Orders
- Types of and Reasons for Change Orders
- Change Orders in Differing Project Delivery Methods
- Facts About Change Orders
Multi-Prime Contracts
- What Are Multi-Prime Contracts
- Types of Multi-Prime Contracts
- Change Orders in Multi-Prime
- Claims in Multi-Prime
Change Order/Claims in Multi-Prime Contracts
- Similarity of Change Orders and Claims
- Notice
- Entitlement
- Contract Requirements
- Time Extensions and Damages/Change Order Cost
Time Extensions in Multi-Prime Contracts
- Demonstrate Entitlement
- Delays, Acceleration, Compression
- Critical and Non-Critical Delays
- Extensions of Time
Pricing/Cost of Change Orders/Claims
- Typical Costs Allowed
- Estimating
- Impacts to Cost
- Proving Cost or Damages
- Responsibility to Proceed
Change Order /Claim Resolution
- Scope Agreement
- Negotiating Change Orders
- Resolving Claims/Disputes
Speakers
Joseph W. Wallwork,
Nautilus Consulting, LLC- Partner in Nautilus Consulting LLC
- Over 40 years of experience in all aspects of design and construction
- Fellow of AACE International
- Provided expert witness testimony in construction matters more than 2 dozen times
- Certified forensic claims consultant, planning and scheduling professional, and certified cost professional
- Written papers and given presentations for AACE International, IRMI, ACEC, and AIA
- Experience as a contractor, resident engineer, and construction manager for various types of projects from design through completion
- Provided budget development guidelines for the new WTCC Transportation Center and managed estimating, cost engineering, scheduling, and risk services for WTCC redevelopment
Matthew Street, PSP,
Nautilus Consulting, LLC- Partner at Nautilus Consulting LLC
- Over 17 years of experience in all aspects of design and construction
- Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (via AACE International)
- Written papers and given presentations for AACE International
- President/Founding Member – Long Island Section of AACE International (2018-current)
- Guest Lecturer – Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling, Farmingdale State College (2016-2019)
- Diverse background in the scheduling and forensic analysis of major capital expenditures including both private and public projects; routinely called upon to evaluate construction schedules and change orders relating to project close-out and the resolution of construction disputes
Eric J. Wallwork,
Nautilus Consulting, LLC- Career has included various positions of civil construction inspector, building project manager, and construction consultant
- Experience in each area of the construction industry involved change orders on every type of project
- Experience with the in-field performance of the work, writing the change orders themselves, reviewing change orders not only for approval, but also for claims such as productivity and errors & omissions
- Prior experience has provided a solid foundation for dealing with the obstacles change orders can present
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for construction and project managers, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, owners, architects, controllers, accountants, contract managers, and attorneys.
