WPL Publishing Co., Inc. Introduces
3 Construction Delay Claim Webinars with a 50% Savings Offer

Construction delays can be caused by numerous parties or forces, and they inevitably lead to disputes and lawsuits. Delays can kill a project if not successfully resolved. WPL Publishing Co. introduces three August webinars devoted entirely to helping you protect your projects by learning about the various ways to price delays. Sign up for whichever webinar that interests you. Or, take advantage of a special offer to sign up for all three AND get a recording of each webinar on CD and save 50%.

 Wednesday, August 8, 2012
1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT
Practical Problems with Pricing Delay Using Eichleay
  Presented by:
David W. Halligan, Ph. D., P.E., Associate Director, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
James G. Zack, Executive Director, Navigant Construction Forum™

Delay is a common occurrence on construction projects and can be caused by multiple parties, weather or outside forces. But when delay is owner caused contractors frequently seek recovery of extended or unabsorbed home office overhead (HOOH).

This webinar will address the issue of the recovery of HOOH and use of the Eichleay Formula which is as controversial today as it was when it was first created more than a half century ago. During this program, we will explore practical problems with using the Eichleay Formula as a method of calculating extended/unabsorbed HOOH – from the viewpoint of accountants/auditors, owners and contractors, as well as practical remedies to keep all parties out of court or arbitration. 

 Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Pricing Contractor Delay Costs
Presented by:
Peter V. Badala, Managing Director, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
James G. Zack, Executive Director, Navigant Construction Forum™

When contractors encounter owner-caused (excusable/compensable) delay they are typically entitled under the contract to recover both the time resulting from the delay, as well as delay damages. Typically, contractors seek to recover their delay costs -- extended field office overhead or general conditions costs. Calculating this cost is more complex than dealing with direct delay costs. There are at least eight methods for calculating extended field office overhead costs and none of the calculations arrive at the same daily cost.

This webinar reviews all eight methods – offering commentary on the strong and weak points of each. In addition, the webinar will offer recommendations on how project owners can resolve this dilemma in advance of delays, thus making the issue less contentious should a contractor encounter an owner caused delay.

Thursday, August 23, 2012
2 Comprehensive Approaches for Measuring Delay
Presented by:
J. Scott Lowe, P.E., Principal and Bill Milliken, Project Manager
Trauner Consulting Services, Inc.

Construction delays and project impacts associated with them (financial or otherwise) can sink a project if not resolved in a timely fashion. The industry continues to coalesce around a couple of methods for measuring delay. The TIA (time impact analysis) approach seems to be the only approach used to measure delays that have yet to occur, sometimes called prospective delays. Though less dominant, the industry seems to be moving in the direction of relying on the contemporaneous project schedules as a basis for measuring delays that have already happened. These two approaches, though identified separately in the literature, are entirely compatible and, when combined, provide a comprehensive, project-schedule-based approach to quantifying delays.

Attend this information-packed session to learn how and when to use each type of delay analysis. Contract language supporting these methods will be reviewed and discussed.

Who Will Benefit?
This webinar is a must if you’re a public or private owner, construction manager, contractor, subcontractor, consultant, architect, engineer or attorney.

Register today!

Gather your team for maximum benefit! Your investment is for one dial-in. There is no limit to the number of participants at your location. Don’t miss out on the must-have information that will be presented – sign up today!

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All 3 Delay Webinars AND DVD and Save 50% (BEST VALUE)

• Practical Problems with Pricing Delay Using Eichleay
• Pricing Contractor Delay Costs
• 2 Comprehensive Approaches for Measuring Delay