{"id":1086,"date":"2012-12-27T09:15:54","date_gmt":"2012-12-27T16:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1086"},"modified":"2012-12-19T11:09:58","modified_gmt":"2012-12-19T18:09:58","slug":"the-best-way-to-avoid-construction-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/the-best-way-to-avoid-construction-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Avoid Construction Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

Josh Johnson – December 10, 2012<\/p>\n

As Virginia construction lawyers, we are often called upon to assist our clients on troubled projects. Almost all of these projects suffer from a common denominator \u2013 broken relationships on the project.<\/p>\n

It is rare to see claims on projects where the stakeholders (owner, general contractor, architect\/engineer, and subcontractors) have effective working relationships, good communication, and are working together as a team.<\/p>\n

So, to avoid claims, here is the best advice for parties on a construction project:<\/p>\n

Trust and credibility.\u00a0 Relationships on a construction project are like any other relationship.\u00a0 They are founded on mutual respect and trust.\u00a0 Stakeholders need to remember to maintain their integrity \u2013 even on the \u201csmall\u201d stuff because once trust has been lost, it is very hard to regain. For your organization, create a culture of integrity and teamwork. Over time, your reputation will lead to more work and better working relationships on projects.<\/p>\n

Address problems directly. Deal with problems promptly \u2013 don\u2019t put it off.\u00a0 When difficult conversations must be had, do it immediately.\u00a0 Unresolved issues can cause the parties to end up on different courses lending to significant issues later that would have been small in comparison if they had been addressed early.\u00a0 So, when problems come up, treat it like a band-aid, don\u2019t slowly pick and pull it off \u2013 instead, just rip it off, but do so professionally and in a collaborative manner.<\/p>\n

Owner\/Architect\/Contractor (OAC) Meetings.\u00a0 Go. Period.\u00a0 To have good communication, you have to keep the lines of communication open, and\u00a0OAC meetings are a prime opportunity\u00a0for recurring face-to-face meetings with everyone involved in the project. This is, hopefully, obvious to most of you.\u00a0 Regularly scheduled OAC meetings are THE place to have open discussions about the status of the project.\u00a0 Make attendance and OAC meetings, by your project management a requirement.<\/p>\n

If communication breaks down on your project, it will cause a more difficult project, but even worse, it can lead to claims and ultimately even litigation. So, the best way to avoid that outcome is to ensure that your corporate culture emphasizes basic teamwork and communication.<\/p>\n

via Virginia Construction Law News | Construction Lawyers | Gentry Lock Rakes & Moore Law Firm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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