Understand the various aspects of cost-plus contracting as well as common issues that may arise.
This topic will provide a guide to when and how to use cost-plus contracts for construction projects. The information provided will include bidder identification, solicitation methods, evaluation criteria and methods, trade and subcontractor issues, administration of cost-plus contracts, payment issues, risk allocation issues and post-construction auditing. We will then look at key contract provisions associated with cost-plus contracting, how to manage costs in cost-plus contracts and finally how to protect ownership from unscrupulous contractors.