Suspend Work – “Remain on Standby” - Key Words

 When an owner issue suspends work directive is the contractor entitled to recover delay and delay damages.? This Webinar examines what damages are typically owed when work is suspended and some limitations of suspension damages. Five court cases setting forth key requirements necessary to collect damages will be discussed during the webinar. Recommendations on what actions contractors should take when work is suspended are provided and why these actions may help owners resolve such claims in the field rather than the courtroom. This webinar dives into the current tests for recovery of damages for both directed and constructive suspension of work claims.

This webinar by industry expert James G. Zack, Jr. dives into the current tests for recovery of damages for both directed and constructive suspension of work claims. The webinar deals with why owners need a Suspension clause in all contracts and how suspension directives should operate. During the webinar, James will discuss five Federal court decisions that now define recovery of suspension damages and identifies the current twelve-point test for damage recovery.

The webinar also offers practical recommendations for contractors on how to proceed if a suspension arises and how these recommendations will benefit owners. 

Webinar Agenda

• Learn what is a suspension of work
• Understand the types and typical causes of suspensions
• Be exposed to the operation of a suspension clause
• Review what damages are recoverable, and which are not
• Be provided with a checklist of the current tests for damage recovery
• And learn how contractors can protect their rights to recover suspension of work damages and how owners will benefit

Webinar Highlights

• Types and causes of suspensions
• Why owners need a suspension clause in contracts
• The operation of Suspension clauses
• Recoverable damages under Suspension clauses
• Limitations on recoverable damages
• Some recent court rulings impacting damage recovery
• Current tests for recovery of suspension damages
• Recommendations for contractors to protect their rights to recover damages
• Recommendations for owners to mitigate suspension damages

Who Should Attend

• Owners & Contractor Project Managers
• Resident Engineers & Architects
• Agency Construction Managers
• Construction Managers@Risk
• Design Managers
• Legal Counsel representing project participants