Changing Trend in Risk Allocation - Differing Site Conditions 2015

Changing Trend in Risk Allocation - Differing Site Conditions 2015 is an event dedicated to Attorneys dealing with site condition claims.

Key Topics

• History and purpose of the clause and the modern Differing Site Conditions clauses
• Definition of a differing site condition and why there is a need for a Differing Site Conditions clause in a construction contract
• Impact of contract disclaimers related to differing site conditions
• A discussion of the terms "indications" and "material difference"
• Six part test for a successful differing site condition claims and five additional contractual requirements contractors must comply with in order to prevail
• Conditions not covered by the clause and conditions included within the scope of the clause
• Reverse differing site condition claim – an owner claim that may be asserted against the contractor seeking recovery of funds from the contractor when they encounter conditions materially better than anticipated
• Contractor’s duty to continue work

Who should Attend

• Owners and owner representatives managing capital improvement projects
• Attorneys dealing with site condition claims
• Construction managers and design professionals performing services during construction
• Contractor executives, project managers, project sponsors and project control personnel