Understanding & Negotiating Commercial Construction Contracts
Drafting, negotiation, risk mitigation and dispute resolution
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Product Description
Product Description
Construction law is a hybrid practice area, utilizing the contract drafting and negotiation skills of a corporate lawyer with the risk mitigation and dispute resolution expertise of a litigator. This program focuses on both areas: drafting key construction contract provisions and then using those provisions in the context of litigation.First, the panel identifies the more widely used forms and structures of construction contracts, with a focus on some of the more commonly negotiated provisions. Next, the panel discusses the contract provisions that most often arise in claims and impact litigation strategy in the event of a project dispute. Then, the panel explains several key Massachusetts statutes which have a direct impact on the extent and enforceability of construction contract provisions. Finally, the panel addresses various strategies to use when negotiating construction contracts. Develop and sharpen your practice toolkit at MCLE.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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2:00 - 2:40 pm
Commercial Construction Contracts: Fundamental Concepts
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- Typical Project Delivery Methods
- Primary Pricing Methods
- Model Contract Forms
- Common Industry Terminology
- Basic Contract Elements
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2:40 - 3:30 pm
Commercial Construction Contracts: Primary Goals and Selected Tools
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- Cost
- Quality
- Third Party Claims
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3:30 - 3:40 pm
Break
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3:40 - 3:50 pm
Commercial Construction Contracts: Suspension/Termination
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3:50 - 4:15 pm
Commercial Construction Contracts: Claims/Dispute Resolution
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4:15 - 4:35 pm
Commercial Construction Contracts: Massachusetts Statutory Provisions
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4:35 - 4:55 pm
Selected Topics
on demand video Add to Cart- Excusable and Compensable Delays
- Tips for Productive Contract Negotiations
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