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035 - Construction Claims and Disputes: How They Start and End
Construction claims and disputes are an unavoidable part of working in the AEC industry. This episode breaks down what they are, the most common types, how to prevent them, and how they get resolved.
You'll learn the four elements of a valid claim, the 21-day notice rule under AIA A201, the difference between excusable and compensable delays, and how construction mediation and arbitration compare. We also break down the Spearin doctrine and what it means for design liability, plus the Initial Decision Maker role that trips up so many candidates in practice.
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