Resolution of Construction Disputes - The Next Generation
Presented by:
J. David W. Halligan, Ph.D., P.E. - Associate Director
James G. Zack, Jr., CCM, CFCC, FAACE, FRICS, PMP - Executive Director
Navigant Construction Forum
Construction industry disputes are common, and the amounts in dispute are frequently quite high. Such disputes are often quite complex, making it difficult to present issues clearly to non-technical triers of fact. Until the late 1980s, the traditional dispute resolution process involved negotiations, possibly mediation, followed by litigation. Although the construction industry is not typically considered to be progressive or forward thinking with respect to disputes resolution, the industry has developed a number of alternative means for resolving disputes.
Numerous alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques have been developed and implemented, all with the end goal of resolving disputes without resorting to traditional, time-consuming and expensive litigation. This program discusses nearly 30 forms of ADR that are being used in the construction industry. While some are merely variations of a theme, all are different and all have advantages and disadvantages that should be considered prior to selection. The various forms of ADR are presented in logical order following a dispute from the project site to the adjudicative forum.
Listen to this information-packed, 90-minuted presentation to:
- Learn about pre-dispute dispute resolution methods
- Review dispute resolution methods during the initial claims and dispute phase
- Become conversant on alternative dispute resolution during litigation
- And much, much more!
Who Will Benefit?
This program is a must if you’re a public or private owner, construction manager, contractor, subcontractor or design professional involved in preparing, reviewing or defending against claims. Register now to gain key insights from our knowledgeable experts on this important topic.
Meet Your Expert Instructors:
Dr. David Halligan is an Associate Director in the Global Construction Practice of Navigant Consulting Inc. Dr. Halligan has 22 years of experience providing clients with schedule delay analyses, construction management, project controls, and claims resolution assistance on a wide variety of heavy civil and facilities projects. He has supported clients with schedule and cost control, cost audits, change order management, and in resolving disputes related to delay and loss of efficiency claims. Dr. Halligan also has conducted management procedures compliance audits on several large civil engineering infrastructure programs. Dr. Halligan has testified in Federal Court and State Court as an expert in construction delay. He has performed schedule and labor productivity analyses on a number of diverse and significant assignments, including tunneling, underground pipe installation, transportation projects, residential projects, commercial projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, military and high-tech facilities, correctional facilities, dams, and high-rise office buildings.
James G. Zack is Executive Director, Navigant Construction Forum™ – the construction industry’s global resource for thought leadership and best practices on avoidance and resolution of construction project disputes globally. He once served as executive director of Corporate Claims Management for Fluor Corp. He also was a vice president at PinnacleOne and CH2M HILL Inc. With more than 40 years’ experience, he is a recognized expert in mitigation, analysis and resolution or defense of construction claims. A Fellow of AACE and RICS, Mr. Zack is a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, a Certified Construction Manager and a Project Management Professional, as well as a nationally known author and speaker on construction claims.
