SEVEN WAYS TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

By Dr. Malcolm Lewis, P.E.
CTG Forensics, Inc.

1. Start at the end.

Keep constructibility (buildability, maintainability, and operability) visible from the outset of the project. Identify and eliminate (or minimize) risks early. Pre-engineering study—Review of a 30% basis of design/scope of work document and drawings for completeness and appropriateness to the project application. Value analysis (VA) ... Log in to view the full text.