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Information Management Systems
Construction Contract Claims Avoidance and Mitigation
This one-day workshop provides information and instruction on practical, day-to-day methods to assist the project engineer or project inspector with avoiding claims whenever possible, and planning for and dealing with any claims that may occur. This workshop also discusses the causes of construction contract disputes and how to select the best alternative to resolve them.
A cooperative learning process will be emphasized where participants will work and learn in groups using real contract-dispute cases.
Registration
- Register online:
- May 1, 2007—University of Minnesota - Rochester, Rochester, MN
- May 2, 2007—Hennepin County Public Works, Medina, MN
(Medina site is full) - May 3, 2007— Ramada Inn, Brainerd, MN
- Register by mail:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Mail to CCE Information Center, University of Minnesota, 20 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6069
- Register by FAX:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Fax to 612-624-5359
Mail or fax your registration or register online no later than one week prior to the program. Preregistration allows us to contact you if the workshop must be postponed due to weather or other factors. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $30 cancellation fee, will be made if written cancellation is received at least five working days before the workshop. Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.
Registration Contact
Julie Grazier, 612-624-3044, jgrazier@cce.umn.edu
Topics Covered
- Causes of contract disputes
- Preparation of contract documents to avoid claims
- Communication of work scope
- Construction project delivery systems
- Roles and responsibilities of each contractual party
- Acceptance of and payment for acceptance of risk
- Establishing the competencies of contractors
- Overview of alternative dispute-resolution techniques
Who Should Attend
Engineers, consulting engineers, project managers, inspectors, technicians, and public works directors involved in public works construction and rehabilitation projects.
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program required credit
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us.
Instructor(s)
Frank Peloubet has more than 20 years of experience in sanitary engineering and water-related areas. His background includes 10 years as a wastewater and storm water utility manger, plus experience with the North Dakota environmental regulatory agency. Peloubet has worked on municipal and county drainage projects with a local engineering consulting firm to design culvert installations, and has taught water- and transportation- related courses. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University.
Fee
Category C—not subsidized:
- $150
Workshop Schedule
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Class hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.