This comprehensive workshop serves as a practical guide, covering critical aspects of construction contracting, including preparation, pricing, collection, submission, negotiation, and payment for all project changes. Participants will work with a manual comprising over 25 example checklists, forms, and letters. Through step-by-step procedures and practical examples, this workshop equips contractors with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully navigate change order pricing submittals and issuance processes.
Workshop topics will include:
- Identifying the conditions that lead to change orders and implementing strategies for proactive preparedness.
- Understanding the Request for Information (RFI) process and leveraging RFIs for obtaining answers and initiating changes.
- Exploring the Supplemental Instruction (SI) and its implications, including strategies for managing risks associated with improperly issued SIs.
- Reviewing contractual obligations related to the change order process, such as overhead and profit considerations, valid pricing periods, and more.
- Detailed examination of the step-by-step change order process, including:
- Establishing a master change control log.
- Managing subcontractor pricing, including distribution, receipt management, review, and correction return.
- Evaluating internal company costs, including direct, indirect, and consequential expenses.
- Assessing schedule impacts and additional general conditions costs, including time impact analysis and fragnet creation.
- Compiling and organizing proposed change costs, covering internal, external, and schedule impact expenses.
- Emphasizing the importance of thorough supporting documentation.
- Timely submission of proposed change pricing packages and understanding qualifications to protect the contractor’s interests regarding pricing validity.
- Managing consultant and owner reviews and issuance of change orders.
- Recognizing situations requiring proactive action, including issuing notices and “Notice of Delay” if necessary for prompt change order issuance.
- Managing change orders and issuing subcontractor change orders.
- Identifying and preparing for common change order issues.
- Exploring the risks associated with change directives and emphasizing the importance of accurate daily labor timesheets and cost tracking.
- Understanding the significance of issuing “zero dollar” subcontractor change orders to ensure all parties are working from current documents.
- Evaluating the cumulative impact of changes and the contractor’s responsibility to anticipate future impacts based on current changes.
Who Should Attend:
- Contractors and Subcontractors: Individuals and firms responsible for executing construction work, managing change orders, and ensuring project profitability.
- Project Managers: Those responsible for overseeing construction projects, including managing change orders, negotiating with clients, and ensuring project success.
- Estimators: Professionals responsible for estimating project costs, including evaluating and pricing change orders accurately.
- Construction Managers and Supervisors: Individuals responsible for supervising on-site construction activities, managing subcontractors, and implementing change orders effectively.
- Project Controls Professionals: Experts in project scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management, who play a crucial role in managing change orders and ensuring project profitability.
Virtual Classroom Sessions: 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each.
This workshop is accredited for 2 Gold Seal credits.