Description
Construction projects can run smoothly if all key parties to the project, including the owner, architect, contractor, subcontractors, and potentially others, clearly understand any pricing and scope limitations of each party, as most disputes center around these areas.
Construction counsel should work with key partners in any project to determine how best to structure pricing from their client’s perspective--an essential factor in finalizing a deal. Ensuring clearly defined scope of services and crafting well-structured contracts also play a crucial role. There are benefits and drawbacks between various association “form” contracts, and each should be carefully considered to ensure the one selected accomplishes the desired goals.
Although construction industry associations provide standard construction forms, construction counsel should not rely on the standard form alone! Counsel should tailor the contract to the particular needs of the project and parties, carefully negotiating critical provisions, and anticipating common areas of dispute.
Listen as our panel of construction practitioners experienced in routinely negotiating these types of contracts best addresses the ins and outs of these contracts and provides guidance on best practices. The panel will discuss critical clauses to include in the agreements and provide strategies for avoiding common drafting pitfalls and resolving contract disputes.
Presented By
Mr. Brown is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and is the Head of the firm’s Construction Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial and general business litigation. He is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law.
Overseeing the firm’s construction practice, Mr. Brown assists businesses in both complex and routine matters with substantial experience in construction-related issues. He has tremendous experience handling construction matters in state and federal, trial and appellate courts, throughout Florida. Mr. Brown has conducted numerous trials and arbitrations to a successful conclusion for his clients. He is well versed in handling matters related to contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, Florida’s construction lien law, payment and performance bond claims, construction and design defect claims, delay, inefficiency, and acceleration claims, and insurance/coverage disputes.
Mr. Brown also represents municipalities and local governments in all aspects of public works projects including procurement documents, bid protests, and construction and design agreements.
Mr. Garcia is the senior attorney at the Law Office of Ray Garcia, P.A. He was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Garcia is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D.). He has been admitted to the Florida Bar since 1997 and is a Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer. Mr. Garcia is also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, April 30, 2020
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Overview
- Cost-plus (with and without a GMP)
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Scope of services
- Logistics
- Fixed cost
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Scope of services
- Logistics
- Insurance and indemnification
- Project changes and delays
- Dispute resolution and termination
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the main types of cost structuring in construction contracts and what distinguishes each form from the others?
- Is there a best form of price structuring that addresses future scope of service disputes?
- What factors should construction counsel consider when tailoring a professional association standard form to a particular project?
