The intended purpose of construction scheduling is to assist with proper planning and coordination of a project. Unfortunately, construction schedules are often used to help build claims against project owners. Much of the process of building claims through the use of schedules involves schedule gamesmanship. 

Construction schedules don't just track progress. In the wrong hands, they build claims.

Whether you're an owner trying to protect your project — or a contractor trying to protect your rights — understanding schedule gamesmanship isn't optional anymore. It's survival.

FOR CONTRACTORS, SUBS & CMs -- Know exactly how your schedule will be scrutinized:

• How to build schedules that are defensible from day one
• Documenting weather delays, out-of-sequence work, and productivity impacts
• Why subcontractors should maintain their own schedule records
• Schedule analysis tools: Acumen Fuse, Steel Ray, Smart PM
• How owners use TIAs — and how to build stronger ones yourself
   

FOR OWNERS & THEIR REPS -- Identify the games being played against you:

• 15+ scheduling games and 45+ owner defenses
• How to draft specs that close loopholes before the project starts
• What to require in baseline schedules, float provisions, and update submittals
• Schedule review checklists, TIA processes, and joint updating requirements
• How to shift the burden of proof back to contractors

Whether through intentional strategy, inattention to schedule specs or merely sloppy practices, learn the various sorts of schedule games and why you need to be aware of them, including:

For both owners and contractors, a careful drafting and reading of the schedule specifications is imperative. Contractors can lose their rights; owners can lose their shirts. The intent of schedule specifications is to measure progress on the job but also to mitigate future delays and resolve past disputes. Learn what some industry-recognized specifications have done to combat abuse and why further changes may still be necessary. 

This thorough treatment of the subject could not be taught in just one single webinar, so it is being presented in a special three-part series. In addition, listen in on the 15-minute question-and-answer period so you can hear specific issues discussed by the original live audience and gain additional knowledge about the topics.

Who Will Benefit?

This recorded series is a must if you're a contractor, public or private owner, subcontractor, construction manager, owner's representative, architect, or other design professional providing project oversight services. 

In-house training tool

Train your entire staff for one low price! Gather around the conference room table, listen to these experts, then discuss how it pertains to your particular company. Don't miss out on this fascinating training program

PDUs/PDHs Education Credits

Certificates of completion are available upon request for use in obtaining professional education credits.

This event features key insights from our knowledgeable construction expert:

James G. Zack, Jr. Principal, James Zack Consulting, LLC James Zack Consulting is dedicated to helping owners and contractors complete their projects in the field, not arbitration or court. Jim is a recognized, published expert in mitigation, analysis and resolution or defense of construction claims and disputes. In his 50+ year career, he has been involved in public and private projects throughout the U.S. and in 39 countries, working with owners and contractors on more than 5,000 claims. Jim was previously Senior Advisor to the Ankura Construction Forum™; Executive Director of Navigant Construction Forum™; Executive Director of Corporate Claims Management Group at Fluor Corporation; Vice President of PinnacleOne; and Senior Construction Claims Consultant for CH2M HILL, Inc. Jim is a Fellow of AACE, RICS, GPC and SCCSI. His professional certifications include: CCM, CFCC, ECCCS, ECCDA and PMP.