Effectively resolve and manage construction disputes to ensure a successful project outcome.
It is common for disputes to arise on construction projects. Many construction agreements include dispute resolution clauses. But what happens when you resolve your dispute? Is it put to rest for good? This presentation will review common disputes on constructions projects; the parties to construction disputes; special circumstances that can make resolution of project disputes different than other business claims; and ways to manage settlement payments.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to explain the parties to construction disputes.
- You will be able to identify the types of construction disputes.
- You will be able to recognize special circumstances that can make resolution of project disputes different than other business claims.
- You will be able to review ways to manage settlement payments.
Agenda
Types of Construction Disputes
- Scope Disputes
- Payment Disputes
- Construction Defect and Workmanship Disputes
- Delay Disputes
- Warranty Disputes
- Property Damage and Personal Injury Disputes
Parties to Disputes
- Parties With Contracts
- Parties Without Contracts
- Insurance Companies
- Multiple Party Disputes
- Pierringer Releases When All Parties Do Not Settle
Different Release Clauses
- Party Identification
- Scope of Release
- Costs to Enforce
- Confidentiality
- Non-Disparagement
Collecting Payments
- Lump Sum Settlements
- Installment Settlements
- Bankruptcy Preferences
Speakers
Blake A. Nold,
Husch Blackwell LLP- Associate at Husch Blackwell
- Experienced with litigating matters involving complex insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims
- Applies litigation skills to other areas, including executive disputes, catastrophic personal injury matters, and construction project litigation
- Experience encompasses representing clients in both state and federal court, as well as arbitration
- A skilled advisor, working closely with clients to create strategies for mitigating risk and loss exposure
- A proficient writer and oral advocate, attention to detail helps simplify complex legal issues and present client’s cases in a well-defined manner
Joshua B. Levy,
Husch Blackwell LLP- Leader of Husch Blackwell Construction & Design Group
- Former General Counsel of National Construction Firm
- American Arbitration Association Arbitrator since 2010, Construction Industry Roster
- Tried over 70 AAA arbitrations and federal and state trials
- Decades of experience training construction companies, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, and assisting clients with every manner of construction challenge
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, project managers, contract managers, developers, building owners and managers, design professionals, and attorneys.
