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Construction Site Data Disclaimers: Who Really Carries the Risk?

Understand the use and enforceability of such disclaimer clauses and the contract risk management techniques used to mitigate downside risk.

Differing site and concealed conditions are routinely encountered on public and private construction projects. Whether the construction project focuses on new construction or a renovation of an existing structure the risk of differing or concealed conditions is always significant. The owner desires certainty in bidding, desires to transfer the risk to the contractor yet seeks the lowest bid for the work. The contractor desires to submit a competitive price yet understand and cover the cost of the work it will ultimately perform. This material presents the owner and the contractor's perspectives on the risk of differing or concealed site conditions and the role disclaimers of liability for site data plays in managing the risk. Learn the use and enforceability of such disclaimer clauses and the contract risk management techniques owners and contractors use to mitigate downside risk.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to identify site data disclaimers including those that enforceable and those that may not be enforced.
  • You will be able to describe the process for perfecting and preserving a claim based on defective site data and the appropriate entitlement clause of contract.
  • You will be able to discuss the application of the change clause, the differing site conditions clause and the owner’s implied warranty of specifications as they interact with a claim for defective site data.
  • You will be able to review specific site data disclaimers and identify the proper course of action.

96 minutes
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Agenda

Framing the Issues and Responsibilities Surrounding Site Data Disclaimers of Liability on Public and Private Contracts

  • The Owner's Implied Warranty of Specifications
  • Interplay Between the Differing Site Conditions Clause and the Owner's Implied Warranty
  • Site Investigation Clauses and the Contractor's Duty to Review and Seek Clarification

Reviewing Site Condition Information and How the Contractor Should Act

  • Representations as to Site Conditions Contained in the Contract Documents
  • Express Versus Implied Representations
  • The Contractor's Right to Rely on Site Data and Its Duty to Review Site Conditions
  • Will the Court or Board Enforce the Owner's Disclaimer of Liability for Site Data?

The Government's Duty to Disclose Superior Knowledge Regarding Site Conditions

  • The Scope of the Duty
  • Example Scenarios
  • Interplay With Private Construction Contracts

Contract and Risk Management Practices

  • Use of Pre-Bid RFI's Leading to Amendments or Addenda to the Solicitation
  • Mechanics of the Changes and Differing Site Conditions Clauses
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This course was last revised on August 26, 2019.

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  • AK ENG 1.5
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours through the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. Professional development hours: 1.5. *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours through the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • AR ENG
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.6 professional development hours.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • FL ENG 1.9
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.9 PDH by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers in the Areas of Practice.
     
  • GA ENG
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.for 1.6 professional development hours.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • ID ENG 1.5
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours through the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • IL ENG 1.5
     
  • This program is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours through the Illinois Society for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and regulations in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.9 professional development hours through the Indiana State Board for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This program is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and regulations in your state for compliance.
     
  • KY ENG 1.6
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable for 1.6 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • LA ENG
     
  • The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) no longer approves providers or courses. Lorman Business Center, LLC. feels that this course is worth 1.5 PDH(s). According to LAPELS' rules, It will be the responsibility of the licensee to determine if a Course/Activity offered by an unapproved sponsor/provider is an Acceptable Activity.
     
  • MD ENG 1.5
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a board approved sponsor with the Maryland Board of Professional Engineers. This course qualifies for 1.5 professional development hours.
     
  • ME ENG 1.5
     
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  • MO ENG 2.0
     
  • This ondemand course is applicable for 2.0 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • MS ENG
     
  • This ondemand course is applicable for professional development hours through the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • MT ENG 1.5
     
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  • NC ENG 1.5
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is an approved sponsor of the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. This course qualifies for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.
     
  • ND ENG 1.5
     
  • The North Dakota State Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors does not pre-approve courses or providers. This course may be applicable for professional development hours in your state. Please check your rules and requirements for compliance.
     
  • NE ENG
     
  • This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers if the course is continuing engineering education for you.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • NH ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance. The New Hampshire Board of Engineers has final authority on granting approval.
     
  • NJ ENG 1.0
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is authorized as a provider to offer courses through the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers. This course is applicable for 1.0 CPC credits for engineers. * *Please check the NJ State rules and requirements for compliance.
     
  • NM ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • NV ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours through the Nevada State Board of Engineering and Land Surveyors.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • OH ENG
     
  • This ondemand course is applicable for continuing education credit for engineers through the Ohio State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers provided it is a relevant managerial, ethical or technical topic relevant to the practice of engineering or surveying.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance
     
  • OK ENG
     
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  • This course is applicable toward engineering continuing education hours in Oregon, please refer to your rules and laws.
     
  • PA ENG 1.9
     
  • This program is applicable for 1.9 PDHs for engineers through the Pennsylvania State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • SC ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.5 hours toward the PDH requirement for engineers through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • SD ENG
     
  • This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers in South Dakota.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • TN ENG
     
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  • This Ondemand course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • UT ENG
     
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  • VA ENG 1.5
     
  • This program is applicable for 1.5 hours of continuing education through the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA BOARD).* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • VT ENG
     
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  • WI ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the PDH requirement for engineers.* *The Wisconsin Engineer Section has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses and providers.
     
  • WV ENG 1.5
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • WY ENG 1.9
     
  • This course is applicable for 1.9 professional development hours for Wyoming engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Michael E. Wagner, Jr.

Michael E. Wagner, Jr.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

  • Attorney in the national Construction Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Practice includes the representation of owners, developers, design professionals, general contractors, and subcontractors in complex construction, design, and surety-related disputes on both public and private projects
  • Counsels clients on mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bond matters, delay and impact claims, design errors and omissions, subcontractor disputes, and construction defects
  • Previous general contractor where he was involved in preconstruction and project and risk management for multiple commercial and government construction projects
  • J.D. degree, cum laude, University of Baltimore School of Law; B.S. degree, magna cum laude, Mount St. Mary’s University
  • Can be contacted at 202-828-3592 or [email protected]
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