Change Orders & Claims—Winning the Battles Without Losing the War

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 1.50

"Most of us don’t love change orders. They cause losses in productivity, hamper client relationships, and hurt the bottom line. Yet in today’s complex, rapidly changing construction environment, change orders and claims continue to be a vital part of the project life cycle. This session will be focused on practical strategies to ensure your company is able to improve its negotiating position and achieve the best possible outcome with respect to change orders. We will examine some techniques to optimize collection of changes, as well as how to overcome the most common client tactics to win the battle at your expense.

1. Install a standardized system to process, manage, mitigate, administer and maximize change orders
2. Discuss what is required by the contract to document in order to get paid for change orders
3. Acquire proven techniques and insider tips for successful change order and claim negotiations
4. Identify the most common objections to prompt and fair change order resolution, and how to mitigate them

For more information please visit www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Informa at 972-536-6416.

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