"Coping With COVID-19" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video reviews options for owners and contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on what is allowed under the MMCD standard language..
"What is a Referee" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video focuses exclusively on the referee step in the dispute resolution process outlined in the General Conditions.
"The Critical Importance of Force Account Forms" video - Contract Consideration Series
Learn when, why, and where Force Account forms are required and the severe penalty if they are not submitted.
"Document Hierarchy Cautions" video - Contract Considerations Series
Learn the meaning, purpose, and use of a Document Hierarchy, and potential problems that arise if Owners don't understand why it's important.
"The Implications of Substantial and Total Performance" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video defines Substantial Performance (GC 1.67) and Total Performance (GC 1.73) , and discusses who can initiate the processes, what should happen first and what happens after these important milestones.
"Payment Processing Issues" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video discusses the somewhat unique methodology the MMCD sets up for regular monthly progress payments to the Contractor..
"What Exactly does GC 13.10 Mean?" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video explains and interprets GC 13.10, which was written to clarify that time extensions which are due to a change in the scope of work are not delays and thus not subject to the provisions of GC 13.
"The Problem of Putting Specs on Drawings" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video discusses and provides examples of how putting specs on drawings can cause problems during a project, particularly when the drawings rank lower in the Document Hierarchy (GC 2.2.4.).
"Choosing a CA to Minimize Conflicts of Interest" video - Contract Consideration Series
This video discusses the inherent conflicts of interest built into the CA's role, and what Owners can do to minimize those conflicts when choosing the CA for their project
"Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing" video - Contract Consideration Series
There is a certain amount of confusion shown in forum and class questions about the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control. This video brings some clarity to this topic as well as discussing testing and retesting options.