2-Hour Virtual Seminar

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims & Disputes

James Zack Instructor:
James Zack 
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
09:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
2 Hours
Webinar ID: 504203

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Price Details
Live Webinar
$199 One Attendee
$399 Corporate Live
Recorded Webinar
$249 One Attendee
$449 Corporate Recorded
Combo Offers
Live + Recorded
$359 $448 Live + Recorded
Corporate (Live + Recorded)
$699 $848 Corporate
(Live + Recorded)

Live: One Dial-in One Attendee

Corporate Live: Any number of participants

Recorded: Access recorded version, only for one participant unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Corporate Recorded: Access recorded version, Any number of participants unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

Construction claims and disputes rarely emerge without warning. They typically stem from a sequence of events, decisions, omissions, or project conditions that develop over weeks, months, or even years.

These indicators-often overlooked in real time-become clear only during post project claim reviews, when documentation and team interviews reveal patterns that were missed.

This webinar consolidates the collective insights of seasoned construction claims consultants to present a comprehensive set of early warning signs, organized across the major phases of a project:

  • Bid & Proposal Phase
  • Initial Contract Phase
  • Early Construction Phase
  • Construction Phase
For each warning sign, the session identifies:
  • Which party (owner or contractor) should be alert
  • The potential claim or dispute that may result
  • Recommended proactive steps to prevent escalation
"Often, it is only when claims are filed at the end of a project that these early warning signs are identified."

Why you should Attend:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Identify a broad range of early warning signs that commonly precede construction claims and disputes
  • Understand the types of claims and disputes that may arise from each warning sign
  • Recognize the actions required to mitigate risk, prevent escalation, and avoid formal disputes
"Experience indicates that when a dispute occurs, there is normally a back story or history of events that gave rise to the dispute."

Areas Covered in the Session:
  • Introduction
  • Early Warning Signs - Bid & Proposal Stage
    • Indicators for Owners
    • Indicators for Contractors
  • Early Warning Signs - Early Construction Phase
    • Indicators for Owners
    • Indicators for Contractors
  • Early Warning Signs - Construction Phase
  • For Owners
    • Scheduling red flags
    • Change related issues
    • Project management concerns
    • Field level issues
  • For Contractors
    • Scheduling challenges
    • Change related issues
    • Project management issues
    • Field level issues
  • Conclusion

Who Will Benefit:
  • All


Speaker Profile
James G. Zack, Jr. is the Principal of James Zack Consulting and a recognized authority in the mitigation, analysis, and resolution of construction claims. “For more than 54 years, he has worked on both private and public projects in 36 States in the U.S. and 39 countries abroad.”

His previous roles include:
Senior Advisor, Ankura Construction Forum
Executive Director, Navigant Construction Forum™
Executive Director, Corporate Claims Management Group, Fluor Corporation
Vice President, PinnacleOne
Senior Construction Claims Consultant, CH2M HILL
Director, Budgets & Grants Administration, Office of Environmental Control, South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control

Jim is a Fellow of multiple professional organizations, including AACE International and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He has authored or coauthored more than 125 publications and has presented to over 250 organizations worldwide. His post educational professional certifications include:
Certified Construction Manager
Certified Forensic Claims Consultant
Expert Certified Construction Claims Specialist
Expert Certified Construction Delay Analyst
Project Management Professional


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