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Managing Construction Claims in 2026: Strategies for Handling Change Orders and Project Delays

Proven strategies for navigating change orders, project delays, and high-stakes dispute resolution.

Created byKnowledge Group
BeginnerUpdated Jul 5, 2026
Managing Construction Claims in 2026: Strategies for Handling Change Orders and Project Delays

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify the legal requirements for documenting change orders, preserving claims, and complying with notice provisions.
check_circleAnalyze project delays and apply methods for calculating and supporting delay-related damages.
check_circleApply contract drafting and risk allocation strategies to reduce construction claims and disputes.
check_circleEvaluate negotiation and dispute resolution strategies for managing complex construction claims effectively.

About This Course

The construction industry in 2026 faces unprecedented challenges regarding supply chain volatility and labor shortages, making efficient claim management vital for project success. Navigating the nuances of change orders and unexpected delays requires a proactive legal and operational strategy to protect profit margins and maintain project timelines.

In this CLE webinar, Gary Stein, Co-Managing Partner at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and Adam E. Richards, Member at Dickinson Wright LLP, will provide expert insights into modern claim mitigation. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape and the essential tools needed to resolve complex disputes before they escalate into costly litigation.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

  • The latest legal standards for documenting and substantiating change orders in 2026.
  • Effective methods for calculating and proving delay-related damages in a shifting economy.
  • Proactive contract drafting techniques to allocate risk and minimize potential claims.
  • Proven negotiation strategies for reaching favorable settlements in complex construction disputes.

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Knowledge Group
Knowledge Group

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Gary M. Stein
Gary M. Stein

Co-Managing Partner at Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Gary’s primary area of practice is construction law and he is certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist. His practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, owner/developers and other construction professionals in the litigation, arbitration and mediation of construction and design defect claims, contract claims, construction lien claims, delay and- impact claims, surety bond claims, insurance claims and related matters on low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise residential, commercial and municipal projects. His practice also includes the representation of civil infrastructure contractors on claims involving tunneling, bridges, roads and highways, cruise ship terminals and energy infrastructure contractors on claims involving power plants, including nuclear power plants.

Adam E.  Richards
Adam E. Richards

Member at Dickinson Wright LLP

Adam Richards is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar – a distinction earned by less than 1% of Florida lawyers. His passion lies in guiding clients through Florida’s complex construction and development landscape, offering comprehensive support from negotiating agreements before a shovel hits the ground to dispute resolution efforts post-completion. Adam’s project portfolio is diverse, ranging from buildings that shape Florida’s skyline as we know it today, including hotels, courthouses, as well as one of the tallest residential towers in the country, to vital infrastructure such as roads, expressways, treatment plants, courthouses and airports. His complex construction experience includes contract disputes, delays, non-payment claims, liens, bonds, defects, insurance claims/loss events, damages to property, catastrophic injuries/fatalities, and risk transfer/indemnity matters both pre-suit and in litigation.

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