Claims Management

Project Claims Management

Abstract:

Claims are an essential part of Engineering, Construction and Project Management (ECPM) day-today activities. It is probably impossible to imagine a project without a claim, if not, then a project wherein the claim situation never arose. Writing claim, reviewing and recommending is one of the functions of professionals in project controls and contract administration domains of ECPM industry.

"Claims: If I can’t avoid them, how can I get through them unscathed" by Debra Shelton, and Mark Lybrook

How did my Project get out of hand?

“Use of a Claims Triage Workshop to Choose an Analysis Method” by Bob Kelly CPE, PSP, Chris Carson, PSP, CCM, PMP, Rob Kelly, JR., PSP, CFCC 

Introduction... AACEi Recommended Practice 29R-03, Forensic Schedule Analysis, properly notes that there are a number of factors to consider in choosing a method of analysis in a time-related dispute. The variety, number, and complexity of the reasons to choose the correct method of analysis require more than a casual approach.

"Dispute Management Programs Partnering, Claims Management and Dispute Resolution" by Steven Pinnell, P.E for Project Management Institute 25th Annual Seminar/Symposium October1994

The Problem

Construction disputes are costly, disruptive, and too frequently lead to litigation. This can threaten the profitability of construction contractors and the fiscal integrity of project owners, both public and private.