Delay and disruption are endemic in the construction industry and result in time and cost overruns. So how exactly do you quantify and evidence loss in these scenarios? And what about the common hurdles that often hinder successful claims? Whether you're a seasoned legal professional or a construction industry stakeholder, walk away with insights to enhance your approach in handling delay and disruption claims effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in construction dispute resolution.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive practical guidance on how to formulate claims for delay and disruption
- Consider the key pain points to ensure your claims success
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
1.00pm to 2.00pm Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction Matters
Receive a detailed breakdown on how best to formulate a claim for delay and disruption in your construction matters as you consider:
- Formulating claims for delay and disruption
- Quantifying and evidencing loss
- Common hurdles for successful claims
Presented by Katrina Van Houtte, Partner, Dentons and Kate Henderson, Senior Associate, Dentons
Presenters
Katrina Van Houtte, Partner, Dentons
Katrina is a construction and infrastructure lawyer with over 18 years’ experience. She brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of the sector having worked in-house at Fletcher Building. Katrina specialises in complex vertical and infrastructure projects acting for all industry sector participants – principals, consultants and contractors. She has experience in all contracting and procurement models, including PPPs, Alliancing, design and construct, PMO, construction management, ECI and construct-only. Katrina has particular expertise in risk management, project controls and recovery strategies for distressed projects. Katrina is an industry leader and is a board member of Infrastructure New Zealand.
Kate Henderson, Senior Associate, Dentons
Kate is a Senior Associate and construction specialist within Dentons' Major Projects and Construction team in New Zealand. She provides project advice from initial stages to completion, and acts on a wide range of infrastructure and construction disputes. Kate regularly advises clients on a diverse range of issues arising during a project’s life cycle, including amongst others, the resolution of payment disputes, variation and extension of time claims, and is well versed in a variety of standard form construction contracts. She has extensive experience advising clients on defect claims, including weathertightness defects. She is experienced in the resolution of disputes by way of mediation, arbitration and court proceedings and has particular experience with and interest in adjudication.
