Construction Claims

Construction Claims
by trueventus


25 - 26 June 2012 |

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
The construction industry has its own story to tell. The usual protagonist is the
KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
contractor and the employer or owner is seen as the antagonist. During the course
* Learn about the latest approaches to construction
of this contractual relationship, many things can go horribly wrong as the
claims and how to resolve them, with reference to
construction industry is fraught with risk. The contractor shoulders all the risks and
relevant case law
is left defenseless in front of his captor.
* Be more skilled in preparing construction claims
with analysis checklists
Construction claims is gaining more importance and attention in the construction
* Have a hands-on approach to get to grips with
industry. Contractors make these claims should risk events occur or should
problems faced on a project when delays are
disputes arise over the administration of the contract.
occurring
* Enhance your learning through useful and interac-
Typically, claims fall into two broad groups: claims to recover monetary loss and/or
tive workshops at the end of each day
additional expense (`quantum claims'), or claims for extension of time (`time
* Maximise your chances of success in a construc-
claims'). Preparing, negotiating and defending such claims has become an impor-
tion claim scenario!
tant 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
PRE-COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE
types of construction claims which are common to international forms of contract
In order to clarify your learning objectives
(such as FIDIC) and other major forms of contract.
and ensure you get the most out of this
training, you will need to complete a
Pre-Course Questionnaire stating your
knowledge of the subject, level of experi-
WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT
ence and other relevant issues. The course
Preparing and defending construction claims requires good story-telling--a story
leader will analyse your form to ensure that
is only as good as the one telling it. Learn from an expert who has experience, both
the course covers your needs accordingly.
in the eld 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;
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* All construction industry stakeholders involved in the commercial settlement of
construction projects
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DAY 1 & DAY 2
Identifying & Addressing Types & Causes of Claims
Session Three: EOT & Prolongation Costs Workshop
This will be a session where delegates will be evaluated based on their
Session One: Identifying & Addressing Types & Causes of Claims
understanding of the types of extension of time and prolongation cost
This session will examine the typical claims that may arise on a construc-
issues which were examined in Session 2. Delegates will break into
tion and engineering project. It will also o er strategic insight and
groups and be given a set of practical problems.
support in analysing, preparing & presenting, and resolving claims in a
way that will maximize your potential for recovering potential losses.
Session Four: Workshop Debrie ng
* Introduction to Claims--Causes of Claims
During this session, delegates will present and explain their ndings to
- Loss and Expense
the group, after which the instructor will open the oor for discussion
- Extensions of Time and for Variations
and Q&A.
* Common Types of Claims under FIDIC Conditions
* Preparation & Presentation of Claims
- Be able to analyse project contracts and documentation through
the use of e ective written and graphical illustrations
ABOUT YOUR COURSE LEADER
- Learn how to prepare and present all types of claims including
scope changes, schedule delay and disruption, delay claims and
Scott Adams BEng(Hons) PgD LLB(Hons) LLM (Distinction) CEng
other unforeseen site conditions
* Resolution and Settlement of Claims
MICE FCIArb MAE has over 20 years' experience in the construction
- Be more equipped in addressing the most contentious aspects of
industry, in the elds of project management, planning, programming
a claim
and time-related dispute resolution.
- Learn how to quantify damages in a timely and cost e ective manner
After passing the Chartered Professional Review and qualifying as a
Session Two: Assessing Quantum (Monetary) Claims
Chartered Civil Engineer from the University of Bristol, Scott relocated
This session will concentrate on the various claims which a contractor
to Hong Kong as a project engineer with Gammon Construction Ltd.,
may make for additional monetary compensation. It will look at why
a leading Hong Kong building, foundations and civil engineering
such claims arise, and the problems which may occur with the prosecu-
contractor where he was made responsible for subsequent tenders
tion and resolution of such claims.
and projects to a total value of well over US$1billion. In 1999, Scott
The major heads of claim which will be examined are:
joined James R Knowles (Hong Kong) Ltd. (`JRK') as a planning
* Quantum Claims Generally
engineer where he was made responsible for planning and program-
* Valuation of Variations to the Works
ming on dozens of extension of time and disruption claims in building
* Items not included within the Bills of Quantity ("Omitted Items")
and civil engineering contracts across the Asia-Paci c region, and also
* Increases/Decreases in Quantity of Work and its effect on Payment
in the Middle East.
Session Three: Quantum Claims Workshop
Scott became a regular speaker both in Hong Kong and across the
This will be a session where delegates will be evaluated based on their
Asia-Paci c region. In February 2001, he gave a lecture on retrospec-
understanding of the types of quantum issues which were examined in
tive delay analysis techniques at the JKR seminar "Delays, Extensions
Session 2. Delegates will break into groups and be given a set of
of Time and Liquidated Damages."
practical problems.
Session Four: Workshop Debrie ng
This seminar attracted 451 delegates, which remained a worldwide
During this session, delegates will present and explain their ndings to
record for the company up to the time of his leaving JRK in 2003.
the group, after which the instructor will open the oor for discussion and
Q&A.
Since 2003, Scott has been using his rm Scott Adams Consultants Ltd.
as a corporate vehicle to continue his consultancy work into delay and
disruption issues. He continues to give seminars and workshops in the
Identifying "EOT" Issues using Programming & Delay Analysis
elds of project management and delay analysis, to organisations
Session One: Identifying "EOT" Issues using Programming &
such as the Chartered Institute of Building (Hong Kong), the Hone
Delay Analysis
Kong Construction Association, the Lighthouse Club (Hong Kong) and
This session will provide a brief introduction to extension of time claims
the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.
and will outline the problems which may arise with them. It will also
touch upon the major forms of retrospective delay analysis and when
Scott's quali cations in construction law and contracts, combined
and why they are suitable or unsuitable for use in extension of time
with his planning, programming and project management expertise,
issues.
have led him to become widely published on time-related manners in
* Introduction to "EOT" and Prolongation Costs
the drafting and execution of construction contracts. His paper "Better
* Programming & Delay Analysis
Ways than the `Best Way'?
* Other Issues affecting "EOT" Claims
- Programme Float Ownership
Improving the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption
- Mitigation
Protocol" was highly commended by the Society of Construction Law
- Acceleration
2006 Hudson Prize Judging Panel.
Session Two: Assessing Concurrent Causes & Prolongation Costs
using Formulae
This session will highlight the often di cult areas of concurrent causes
and prolongation costs and implement the proper formulae to address
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
these issues.
* Be able to pinpoint concurrent causes--contractor-caused delays
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occurring alongside owner-caused delays
0900
Morning session begins
* Have a better understanding of prolongation costs--how to segregate
1030
Morning networking break
and pinpoint what costs to claim
1300
Networking luncheon
- Direct Overhead (site staff overhead)
1400
Afternoon session begins
- Company/Main Office Overhead
- Equipment and Plant Hire
1530
Afternoon networking break
- Site Facilities Running Cost
1730
Course concludes
* Implement Use of Formulae
- Emden Formula
- Hudson Formula
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Construction Claims
F: +63 2 846 3587
E: andren@trueventus.com
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25 - 26 June 2012 | Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong - IF 10
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