Construction Claims Conference 2012

The construction industry has its own story to tell. The usual protagonist is the contractor and the employer or owner is seen as the antagonist. During the course of this contractual relationship, many things can go horribly wrong as the construction industry is fraught with risk. The contractor shoulders all the risks and is left defenseless in front of his captor.

Construction claims is gaining more importance and attention in the construction industry. Contractors make these claims should risk events occur or should disputes arise over the administration of the contract.

Typically, claims fall into two broad groups: claims to recover monetary loss and/or additional expense (‘quantum claims’), or claims for extension of time (‘time claims’). Preparing, negotiating and defending such claims has become an important industry in itself. Without the necessary preparation and defense of such claims, contractors will always be on the losing end.

This program will examine best practices in the preparation and defense of various types of construction claims which are common to international forms of contract (such as FIDIC) and other major forms of contract.

WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT

Preparing and defending construction claims requires good story-telling—a story is only as good as the one telling it. Learn from an expert who has experience, both in the field and in the law, so you can maximize your chances of success in a construction claim scenario.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Senior and Middle management employed by:
• Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Project managers
• Engineers
• Architects
• Quantity surveyors and;
• All construction industry stakeholders involved in the commercial settlement of construction projects