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Contract Administration and Claims

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RFIs, submittals, change orders versus directives, and why contractual notice is the hinge every claim turns on.

What you should be able to do

  • Separate a change order from an owner-directed change directive
  • Explain how a missed notice deadline can waive an otherwise valid claim
  • Order the dispute-resolution ladder from negotiation to litigation

Key terms

Request for Information · Change Order · Construction Change Directive · Notice provision · Claim · Mediation · Arbitration

Key Concepts RFIs (Requests for Information) Submittals and Shop Drawings Change Orders vs. Change Directives Claims Management Notice requirements (always follow contract notice provisions) Dispute Resolution: Negotiation → Mediation → Arbitration →…

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