In this session, industry veteran Jim Zack will discuss impact damages and what they may include. Attendees will gain a better understanding of impact damage and the issues surrounding this form of damage. This session will also explore 10 types of impact damage claims. For each of the 10 types of impact damage claims, Jim will identify and discuss one or more potential defenses owners may employ to analyze and resolve impact damage issues.Areas Covered This webinar explores the following types of impact damages associated with various construction claims:Bidding claims RFIs – the paper war Lost productivity/lost efficiency impactsDelay impacts Inspection claimsSubcontractor impactsLost revenue impacts Labor impacts Generic claims Total cost claims Who Should AttendOwner and Contractor Project ManagersResident Engineers or ArchitectsAgency Construction ManagersConstruction Managers @ Risk Design ManagersLegal Counsel representing owners or contractorsWhy Should You Attend This session identifies legitimate impact damages and some “claim games” centering on impact damages how to identify these and how to defend against them. Attendees will become familiar with some suggested defenses against such games some of which require contract language, while others are more pragmatic. The intent of the session is to advise attendees on how to resolve impact damage claims on the site and not in the courtroom. Attendees will become fully conversant with the ins and outs of impact damage, how to prepare legitimate impact damage claims, how to analyze such claims, and how to resolve such claims. This unique session will deal with this very specialized form of claim damage in a practical manner.Topic BackgroundMost owners and contractors are aware of different types of claims changes, differing site conditions, suspensions of work, acceleration, and termination claims. While most are aware of the direct costs associated with these claims, many are not familiar with the concept of impact damages and how these damages are additive to the direct and delay costs arising from claims.