Schedule/Sessions
Construction Defect Claims from the Ground Up - Part 1
The course will provide a general overview of how a typical building is built, including sequencing, organization and overlapping of trades. The course will define a list of commonly alleged construction defects, explanations of how these defects occur in the field, who is responsible and how they can be prevented and/or remedied.
Construction Defect Claims from the Ground Up - Part 2
The course will provide a general overview of how a typical building is built, including sequencing, organization and overlapping of trades. The course will define a list of commonly alleged construction defects, explanations of how these defects occur in the field, who is responsible and how they can be prevented and/or remedied.
Construction Contracts for Claims Professionals
This course will provide a general overview of the structure and elements of construction contracts and introduce students to common provisions and their impact upon construction project and the various parties. The course will cover the different forms and types of Owner/Contractor contractual relationships and the benefits and drawbacks of each; we will also review how changes to the project are handled contractually. We will further discuss in detail contract terms critical to risk transfer, specifically those addressing damages, insurance, indemnification, and dispute resolution.
Anatomy of a Construction Defect Lawsuit
This Course will focus on providing each claims adjuster and attorney with the tools required to handle, adjust, resolve or decide to try complex construction defect suits. The Course will specifically address such important topics as homeowner causes of action, indemnity, mediation and discovery.
Back to topConstruction Defect Liability Theories and Defenses
- Speakers:
David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Merrill Tyler, Navigators, A Brand of The Hartford
This course will provide a general overview of the theories of liability asserted in commercial and residential construction defect actions. The course will specifically address common contractual and tort theories of liability, defenses, and damages. Emphases will be on owner and HOA claims, third-party claims by developers and general contractors, design deficiencies, and defenses.
Back to topSurvey of "Other Insurance" Forms
This course takes a high-level survey approach to explaining what “other insurance” policies cover construction claims specifically what is covered, and discussion of some typical claim scenarios. It provides construction claims adjusters and attorneys with a subject-matter familiarity by explaining what claims can occur on a job site and an overview of the policies that may provide coverage for each - from breaking ground, to the final walk through, and through the coverage tail.
Survey of Primary and Excess Coverage Forms
This course is designed as an introduction to the standard coverage forms that are commonly found in a construction risk insurance portfolio.
Principles of Coverage Review and Analysis
The course will teach the students how to analyze a claim and determine whether coverage is triggered, and if so, the scope and extent of that coverage.
Back to topSchool of Construction - Level 1 Learning Objectives