Affiliate Member
The Engineering Society of Detroit
Designed by a member of
Events
DETROIT METRO CHAPTER OF MSPE
&
ASCE SOUTHEASTERN BRANCH GEOTECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Presents:
A DISCUSSION OF
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE REVIEW BOARDS:
CONCEPTS AND CURRENT PRACTICE
Presentation: Construction disputes and associated cost overruns seam to have become an inevitable part of many types of construction projects, and several forms of “alternative dispute resolution” have been developed in an attempt to reduce the overall cost of such disputes. This presentation and panel discussion will focus on the increasing use of “dispute review boards” that have been employed in recent years to help resolve disputes before they lead to litigation. Several engineering professionals that have been involved in this process will share their insights and opinions.
Mr. Fritz Klingler (Vice President, NTH Consultants) will provide a general overview of the process and discuss the designer’s viewpoint; Mr. Roger Van Omen (Former Chief Engineer of Wayne County Dept. of Environment - DPW) will discuss the municipal owner’s viewpoint; Mr. Tom DiPonio (President of Jay Dee Contractors) will present the contractor’s viewpoint, and Mr. Jerry Neyer (Chairman of NTH Consultants will provide insights from his role as a member on several dispute review boards. Following the discussions, the group will form a panel and answer questions from the audience.
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2000
Dinner & Program: Embassy Suites Livonia – From Interstate 275, take Seven Mile Road exit, then turn east on Seven Mile. Turn left at first traffic signal, Victor Parkway. Hotel is on the west side of Victor Parkway, ¼ mile north of Seven Mile.
5:30 pm Cash Bar 6:15 pm Dinner (Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce, salad, desert, bev) 7:00 pm Program 8:15 pm Program Conclusion Cost: $27 per person for dinner - Register by February 4, 2000
Please make reservations before February 4, 2000, with Ms. Natera Farrington at (313)965-0036
If you have questions, please contact Fritz Klingler at (313)965-0036
Mail checks to:
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
277 Gratiot, Suite 600
Detroit, Michigan 48226Attn: Fritz Klingler
Make Check Payable to AASCE Southeastern Branch
Please indicate on the check the date and title of the program you will be attending