December 11, 2019
Scott Lowe will be presenting a 2-day NHI Course in Columbus, Ohio, titled “Principles and Applications of Highway Construction Specifications,” on January 7th and January 8th, 2020. The course includes content that highlights the role of specifications as contract documents and tools for assigning risk. Course participants will engage in lessons and practice sessions to identify types of specifications, select the most appropriate type for a given project, and generate an original, effective highway construction specification. Emphasis is placed on the use of basic grammar and writing style so that participants can produce correct, consistent, clear, complete, and concise specifications.
For more information, please click [here].
November 07, 2019
On December 11, 2019, Bill Haydt will present an ASCE Webinar “The Pricing of Delay Costs for Construction Projects.” Bill will give participants the tools they need to determine the true costs of delays for a construction project. In some cases, these costs are straight forward, easily recognized, and easily calculated; however, these costs can sometimes be complicated to determine. Bill will discuss basic concepts, with case studies and real examples, to allow attendees to see how these concepts are actually applied.
For more information, please click [here].
October 29, 2019
Mark Nagata and Bill Haydt will be presenting a 2-1/2 day NHI Course in Baton Rouge, LA, “Managing Highway Contract Claims: Analysis and Avoidance,” from November 19-21, 2019. The course provides the basic tools to address the management and avoidance of highway construction claims. Mark and Bill will present the evaluation of a highway contract claim by focusing on three claim components: entitlement, impact, and cost. Participants will learn claims avoidance techniques, as well as how to identify and review best practices associated with successful dispute resolution.
For more information, please click [here.]
October 21, 2019
Mark Nagata and Scott Lowe will be presenting a 2-1/2 day NHI Course in Lansing, MI, “Managing Highway Contract Claims: Analysis and Avoidance,” from November 12-14, 2019. The course provides the basic tools to address the management and avoidance of highway construction claims. Mark and Scott will present the evaluation of a highway contract claim by focusing on three claim components: entitlement, impact, and cost. Participants will learn claims avoidance techniques, as well as how to identify and review best practices associated with successful dispute resolution.
For more information, please click [here.]
October 02, 2019
On November 5, 2019, Bill Haydt will present “Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay.” Bill will discuss how time truly is money – especially in construction. This 90-minute webinar will provide you with the ability to determine and document construction delay. Bill will describe step-by-step real-life examples that will allow you to identify and quantify delays before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Find out how to save money – with Bill Haydt on November 5, 2019.
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September 26, 2019
On October 24, 2019, Bill Haydt will present “First 3 Rules of Construction: Document, Document, Document!” Bill will describe why the contemporaneous documentation that is created during the life of a construction project is so important. Bill will present the various ways to document and preserve what occurs during the course of a project, as well as suggestions for making this documentation more fact-focused and effective. Bill also discuss how effective communication and documentation can increase the likelihood of resolving issues in a timely manner, without resorting to litigation.
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July 31, 2019
Geoff Page will be presenting two 2-day NHI Courses in Alaska, titled “Principles and Applications of Highway Construction Specifications,” in Juneau, AK on September 5th and 6th, 2019, and in Fairbanks, AK on September 9th and 10th, 2019. The courses include content that highlights the role of specifications as contract documents and tools for assigning risk. Course participants will engage in lessons and practice sessions to identify types of specifications, select the most appropriate type for a given project, and generate an original, effective highway construction specification. Emphasis is placed on the use of basic grammar and writing style so that participants can produce correct, consistent, clear, complete, and concise specifications.
For more information, please click [here.]
June 20, 2019
On July 17, 2019, Rick Burnham will present “Avoiding the Pitfalls of GMP Contracting.” This 90-minute Lorman webinar will include an in-depth description and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of this contracting format, the four phases of work that are typical when working under a GMP format, the components of a GMP and why it is so important to fully understand how each is defined, and the conditions that apply to the payment of each component. You will learn what to do and not do during each of these phases, including administrative burdens placed on each of the parties when using this contracting format, what a change is under a GMP contract, and how it differs from changes under other contracts.
To learn more or register, please click on this link.
April 24, 2019
Mark Nagata and Ryan Ebner will be presenting a 2-1/2 day NHI Course in Salem, VA, “Managing Highway Contract Claims: Analysis and Avoidance,” from May 29-31, 2019. The course provides the basic tools to address the management and avoidance of highway construction claims. Mark and Ryan will present the evaluation of a highway contract claim by focusing on three claim components: entitlement, impact, and cost. Participants will learn claim avoidance techniques, as well as how to identify and review best practices associated with successful dispute resolution.
For more information, please click [here].
April 24, 2019
Mark Nagata and Bill Haydt will be presenting a 2-1/2 day NHI Course in Fredericksburg, VA, “Managing Highway Contract Claims: Analysis and Avoidance,” from May 22-24, 2019. The course provides the basic tools to address the management and avoidance of highway construction claims. Mark and Bill will present the evaluation of a highway contract claim by focusing on three claim components: entitlement, impact, and cost. Participants will learn claims avoidance techniques, as well as how to identify and review best practices associated with successful dispute resolution.
For more information, please click [here].
