Overview
Attend our upcoming teleconference for the latest updates on change orders, construction change directives, cardinal changes, abandonment, contract modifications and change management. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of these concepts and how they apply to the owner, contractor, subcontractor, lender and surety. Our leading faculty will discuss the numerous causes of change including: differing site conditions, defective or ambiguous plans and specifications, failure to disclose information, allowances and owner interference. Common pricing issues with change orders will also be discussed. Register today for this exciting event!
Authors
Robert J. “Mike” Cathcart, Esq., Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Bryan C. Jackson, Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Self Study Credit - OnDemand Webinar
| CC | 0.5 | | |
| AIA | 1.5 | | |
| CLE | 1.5 | AK, AZ, CA, HI, IL, MT, ND, OR, PA, VA, VT, WI | |
| CLE | 1.75 | NC, WA | |
| CLE | 1.78 | TN | |
| CLE | 1.8 | AL, MO, MS, WV | |
| CLE | 2 | CO | |
Self Study Credit - CD & Reference Manual
| CC | 0.5 | | |
| CLE | 1.5 | AK, AZ, CA, GA, ME, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT, VT, WA | |
| CLE | 1.8 | MO, WV | |
| CLE | 2 | CO | |
Self Study Credit - Podcast
| CLE | 1.5 | AK, CA, ME, MT, ND, NV | |
| CLE | 1.8 | MO, WV | |
Agenda
Overview of Change Orders and Modifications
- Three Axioms of Construction Change
- Avoiding or Resolving Change Order Claims and Disputes
Change Orders in General
- Contract Provisions
- Benefits of Using Change Orders
- Pitfalls
Types of Changes
- Actual and Constructive Changes
- Contractual Change Orders
- Cardinal Change
- Abandonment
Typical Change Order Concepts
- Definitions
- Contract Clauses
- Changes Without Change Orders
Change Order Process
- Role of the Owner, Architect, Contractor, Subcontractors, Lenders and Surety
- Formation, Negotiation, Management and Documentation
Causes of Change
- Differing Site Conditions
- Defective or Ambiguous Plans and Specifications (The Spearin Doctrine)
- Failure to Disclose Information
- Allowances
- Owner Interference, Inspections, Forces Majeure
Pricing Change Orders
- Estimating
- GAP, False Claims, Equipment Prices, Unit Prices
- Indirect Costs, and Overhead and Profits
- Ripple Effect and Cumulative Impact
- Disruption
- Total Cost Method and Modified Total Cost Method
Change Order Problems
- Impasse on Pricing
- Contingency
