February 5, 1999

American Society of Professional Estimators
Santa Clara Valley Chapter 55

MANAGING CHANGE ORDERS, DISPUTES AND CLAIMS PROFITABLY

This practical seminar takes you step-by-step through the management of change orders, disputes and claims.

The First Seminar is on Friday – February 5, 1999

Here are all the proven approaches to developing a management program and resolving contract disputes, making it as much a science as an art.

Dr. James J. Adrian, the instructor, will guide you through the following critical areas:

Specific ways claims can be avoided

	Common errors in construction contract writing
	Record-keeping for avoiding a claim as well as recovering costs
	Calculating and proving all your damages
	Preparing the construction claim
	Presenting the claim
	Preparing a counterclaim

All subjects are covered in depth in this seminar and continually win rave reviews.

In this effective hands-on program, you will use charts and diagrams to learn:

	How to Quantitize Change Orders, Disputes and Claims to determine costs.
	How to determine Productivity Loss, Project Overhead and Company Overhead.
	How to develop procedure for record-keeping that will avoid or support a subsequent claim.
	How to develop procedure for record-keeping that minimize misunderstandings, delays, and ruinous lawsuits.
	How to calculate component claim costs to include productivity loss.
	Methods for calculating escalating costs, increased material or equipment costs and opportunity costs
	And more!

This is a one day seminar on Friday, February 5, 1999.

Read more about Professor James J. Adrian, Ph. D., P.E., C.P.E.

If you need more information, please e-mail your questions to seminar@aspe55.org