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INSTRUCTOR: 
James F. Gallagher, P.E., F.ASCE

Purpose and Background

This presentation was recorded at the 2024 T&DI Conference.

Litigation Risk & Reality in Transportation Construction Industry (1 hour 20 minutes)

This presentation explores the inherent risks and realities faced by the transportation construction industry, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management strategies. It covers the identification of potential risks in construction projects, assigning responsibility for these risks, and implementing plans to mitigate their impact. The presentation also examines various project delivery methods, highlighting how different contracting approaches can influence risk management and project outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into common pitfalls and best practices in managing disputes and claims that arise during transportation construction projects.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• List the common risks associated with transportation construction projects and how they impact project timelines and costs.
• Explain the role of risk management strategies in minimizing litigation in the transportation construction industry.
• Describe the process of assigning responsibility for risks in various project delivery methods.
• Identify best practices for handling disputes and claims in transportation construction projects to avoid litigation.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are assessed and achieved through passing a 10 multiple choice question post-test with at least a 70%.

Who Should Attend?

• Transportation engineers
• Transportation planners
• Traffic engineers
• Highway engineers
• Materials engineers
• Construction engineers

How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

This course is worth 0.2 CEUs/2 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of course purchase.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]