Brain Food: Advanced Construction Law for Owners: Clause-by-Clause Strategies that Prevent Disputes

Contracts are full of legal landmines—but also untapped tools that protect Owners when used correctly. This session breaks down the clauses that matter most, how to negotiate them without escalating conflict, and real case studies where contract language either saved a project… or made it far more painful. Attendees will leave with practical Owner-friendly strategies grounded in modern contract trends and lessons learned from the field.

1. Identify the contract clauses that most directly impact Owner risk, authority, and decision-making.
2. Apply negotiation strategies that strengthen protections while preserving positive project relationships.
3. Analyze case studies to understand how specific clauses influenced dispute outcomes.
4. Evaluate modern Owner-friendly contracting trends and how to incorporate them into future agreements.

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