PEO York Chapter Construction Delay and Impact Claims – A Bird’s Eye View
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Hybrid:
- Virtual Meeting via Zoom
- In-Person at Courtyard Toronto Markham (65 Minthorn Blvd, Markham, ON)*
*In-Person Attendance is limited. Please register as soon as possible. (Light snack and refreshment will be provided.)
Registration: https://peoyork2022-04constructiondelaymeeting.eventbrite.ca
Event Information:
When disputes arise on a project, clients rely on professional and objective technical analysis of schedule and costs, in-depth knowledge of industry standards of practice and litigation support services. Clear identification of root causes of change, delay, acceleration, disruption and other unforeseen events must be the focus. Responsibility will be assigned where appropriate and damages quantified. Professional involvement enhances decision-making capabilities and can significantly reduce financial risk and exposure.
The presentation will provide an overview of delay claims and awareness for the basis of claims evaluation including the following items:
- Discuss the top 5 causes of a construction claim
- Defining a claim
- Discuss and view examples of contractual entitlement of a claim
- Overview of evaluation methods
- Case Study – Winnipeg International Airport
- Case Study – Aga Kahn Museum, Toronto
- Review the types of cost damages imposed on Owners, & Contractors
- Methods used to calculate office overheads as they are related to claims
- Discuss best practices to mitigate construction claims risk
Agenda:
6:30 - 6:35 pm Event Starts
6:35 - 7:25 pm Presentation
7:25 - 7:40 pm Q & A
7:40 - 8:00 pm Social
Our Guest Speaker: Steven Karst, C.Tech., MBA
Our presenter, Steven Karst, C.Tech., MBA, is the Construction Risk Manager at North America Construction. Steven Karst is an experienced construction professional with over 25 years in the industry within residential, commercial and industrial environments. Steven is a specialist with determining simple costs or complicated quantum while mitigating construction claims risk, using his experience and training to the fullest benefit of the client. He has provided contract management and cost control on multimillion dollar programs, provided expert opinions for construction claims for world class projects and has worked as an entrepreneur in the construction trades swinging a hammer and getting his hands dirty. With his breadth of knowledge, practical know how and commercial acumen, Steven is confident to deliver the best of expectations.
Regards,
Oliver Xiao, P.Eng.
Director, Business and Community Outreach
PEO York Chapter
*By registering and attending In-Person PEO York Chapter events, attendees acknowledge the voluntary compliance of all host venue safety policies, local Public Health Requirements, be fully vaccinated and wear a face mask when social distancing cannot be achieved.