Pacing Delay – The Practical Effect on Projects & Delay Claims

Description

This webinar defines what pacing delay is, typical causation of pacing delay, and gives examples of both owner and contractor pacing delay. The webinar discusses the contractor’s legal right to pace owner caused delay. Then it explores the practical impact and risks on projects resulting from pacing delay. It will also discuss the adverse impact of pacing delay on schedule delay analysis and delay claims asserted by contractors. The webinar examines the issue of whether time related damages are recoverable when pacing delay has occurred and potential owner defenses when damages are sought. And offers some recommendations concerning defenses against pacing delay claims. Finally, the webinar offers some practice pointers for both owners and contractors when considering pacing delay.

Join this session by expert speaker James G. Zack, where he will explain what Pacing Delay and Pacing Delay Claims are, and also the risks and impacts it can have on a project.

Session Highlights:

• Learn what pacing delay is.
• Gain an understanding of when owners and contractors may employ pacing delay.
• Understand the impacts and risks involved when pacing delay occurs.
• Be provided recommendations, for both owners and contractors, when pacing delay arises to mitigate some of the risks attendant to pacing delay.
• Be exposed to practice pointers for both contractors and owners concerning pacing delay.

Why You Should Attend:

Pacing someone else’s delay is a business decision available to both contractors and owner on many construction projects. And yet, the term “pacing delay” is almost never defined on a contract document and is often misunderstood on project sites. Additionally, pacing another party’s delay is fraught with risks. This webinar explores all aspects of pacing delay and summarizes these issues for webinar attendees.

Who Should Attend:

• Owners & owner representatives
• Contractors & project controls personnel
• Design professionals & construction managers
• Attorneys for all project participants