Construction Claims on Public Projects

• Overview
• Credits

Be prepared for the complex construction claims that may arise on public projects.Owners, contractors, subcontractors, and architects who are experienced in private construction contracts can run into trouble when dealing with public works contract claims. This topic will provide persons who work on public works contracts around the country with the fundamental elements of public works claims and will also provide information regarding the basic processes for addressing those claims.

Authors

Agenda

Ground Rules

Claims by Party

• By and Against Public Entity

• By and Against Contractor

• By and Against Subcontractor

• Surety Role

Claims by Contract Type

Types of Claim

• Delay/Acceleration

• Impact/Disruption

• Defective Work

• Defective Specifications

• Nonpayment

• False Claims

Types of Damage

Classic Contract Issues