Given the many parties involved in a typical construction contract, it is easy to understand why construction claims are so common. Whether you are considering pursuing a legal claim against the other party or you may be named as a defendant in such a claim, construction claim preparation can give you a better idea about where you stand. The sooner you start with construction claim preparation, the sooner you will be able to make a decision regarding the path you should take to handle the claim. Regardless of where the case goes, it is important that you conduct a thorough... Read More
Category Archives: Construction Claims
What to Expect from a Construction Claims Analysis
In order to determine the strength of a particular claim, you may decide to bring in an independent consultant to conduct a construction claims analysis. Having a professional assessment completed can help you learn about the strength of your case as well as any risks. A construction claims analysis can be conducted on nearly any type of construction-related claim, including workers’ compensation, breach of contract, breach of warranty or other types of claims. Knowing what to expect from this process can help you better understand its value. The first thing that your consultant will want to do is to review... Read More
Checklist for a Construction Claims Expert
A construction claims expert is an independent consultant who is hired by a construction company to determine the viability of a particular claim. There are many steps that a construction claims expert takes before delivering an opinion, including: Review of Documents A construction claims expert reviews the documents related to the legal issue, including communications between the parties, contracts, OSHA regulations, claim forms and others. Analysis of Schedules, Costs and Changes The claims expert will also review documentation and information related to the schedule of work, the costs and any changes made. He or she may look for figures that... Read More
Construction Claims Analysis for Construction Disputes
Claims in the construction industry are commonplace and practically impossible to entirely avoid. It is important to resolve construction claims quickly and efficiently once they arise in order to avoid a costly and protracted lawsuit. Construction claims tend to be quite complex, technical, and fact intensive, requiring the need for a thorough construction claims analysis. If you are involved in a construction dispute, hiring a construction claims analysis expert will be invaluable in your efforts to reach an equitable resolution. When a construction claims occurs, how the claim is documented and presented can often mean the difference between whether there... Read More
Construction Claim Preparation Expert Assistance
Unfortunately, most companies in the construction industry will at some point become embroiled in a construction dispute. While some of these claims may get settled out of court through mediation or arbitration, others will inevitably result in litigation. Effective construction claim preparation can often make the difference in how quickly and easily a claim is resolved. Expert assistance in construction claim preparation is available to parties to a construction claim who wish to avoid an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit. In the event of a construction dispute, some construction contracts mandate a formal claim to be submitted in accordance with specific... Read More