RedVector RV-5490

Understanding Construction Claims

Understanding Construction Claims

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-5490

SME: David Chitester

This 2-hour interactive online course provides a basic overview of the five different types of construction claims that a contractor might have against an owner:  Delay, Changed Work, Labor Productivity Loss, Acceleration, and Termination.  It defines each type of claim and the subcategories within each, as well as defining the crucial concepts associated with each.  It also provides a basic introduction to the various methods for calculating damages related to each type of claim, emphasizing the importance of the project schedule as an evaluation and analysis tool.  The course material is supplemented with summaries of actual cases to illustrate how courts and boards rule on the different types of construction claims.

Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
 
  • Be familiar with the different types of construction claims and their subcategories
  • Understand the crucial concepts associated with construction claims
  • Know how damages associated with construction claims are calculated
  • Understand how courts and boards rule on construction claims
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
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David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978. 
 
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others. 

State Licenses
AK - Land Surveyor (General)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Land Surveyor (General)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Land Surveyor (General)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (Business Practice (maximum of 9 hours) - ,)
FL - Building Code Administrator (General - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Alarm System I & II (Business Practice - 0007019)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Certified (Business Practice - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Electrical (Business Practice - 0007019)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Electrical Specialty (Business Practice - 0007019)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (Business Practice - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (Business Practice - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (Business Practice - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Engineer (General - 272)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Examiner (General - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Inspector (General - 0009187)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
GA - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Contractor, Columbia County (General)
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Land Surveyor (General)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Land Surveyor (General)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Land Surveyor (General)
ID - Well Driller (General)
IL - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IN - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
KS - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (General - ,)
KS - Land Surveyor (General)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Contractor, Residential (General)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Land Surveyor (General)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
ME - Land Surveyor (General)
MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (General)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Land Surveyor (General)
MO - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Land Surveyor (General)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Land Surveyor (General)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Land Surveyor (General)
ND - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Land Surveyor (General)
NE - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Home Inspector (General)
NJ - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Land Surveyor (General)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Land Surveyor (General)
NY - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OH - Land Surveyor (General)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Land Surveyor (General)
OR - Contractor, Commercial (General)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Land Surveyor (General)
SD - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Land Surveyor (General)
TN - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (General - ,)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Land Surveyor (General)
VA - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Land Surveyor (General)
VA - Official, Permit Technician, Inspector, and Plans Examiner (General - 0007019)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Land Surveyor (General)
WI - Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Land Surveyor (General)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Land Surveyor (General)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Land Surveyor (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia - Residential Builder (General)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV212-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
Design-Build Institute of America - DBIA - Design-Build Professional (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Management/Leadership Training)