The Right Approach to Construction Projects without Dealing with Claims
September 29, 2015 by admin
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Written by: Lyle Charles Consulting
Construction claims are pretty much bound to happen with large-scaled projects. The only thing that you can do as an owner is to defend yourself against inappropriate construction delay claims. Here are some tips that will help prevent claims before they cost you time and money.
One of the most important things that you can do as an owner throughout the entire construction process is to document everything. Documentation must be correct, complete, and coordinated. As an owner you must not make any changes to the project after documentation has been issued. This is one of the main reasons why claims are brought up in the first place. Also, the contractor and subcontractor must work with extreme diligence with no margin for error. Perfection is impossible but working with a plan and following through can help reduce the chances of a claim forming. Proven experts that have handled projects within the field such as Lyle Charles of Lyle Charles Consulting provide advice and direction in the case of claims.
Realistically, designers do not have the time to create the most coordinated and complete drawings, which are one of the reasons why claims are often brought up. Contract changes are another reason for claims because the owner deals with the project funding. It’s highly unlikely that the architect had the time and money to perfect the project. When the contractor is faced with a concealed condition or a problem that arises, they notify the architect to receive direction on how to proceed. On the other hand, the contractor could wait too long to resolve the problem causing a disruption to the construction resulting in multiple red flag’s popping up all over the project. This often leads to a claim that skips the construction mediation process due to the inability to settle on things which causes financial and scheduling issues.
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