The purpose of this presentation is to review the key considerations for projects in foreign and remote locations, specifically as applicable to U.S. contractors performing work in foreign or remote locations. The presenters will review in detail the following project topics where risks and associated cost increases are the greatest: (1) construction team management staff, (2) construction team labor force, (3) location regulations and laws, (4) communication challenges, (5) material, equipment, and systems procurement, (6) project specific & administrative requirements and (7) performance bond claims & surety takeovers. Additionally, the presenters will review a variety of case studies and the outcome of each to provide real life examples of what surety providers and claim adjusters may encounter.
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CE accredited webinar for adjusters in Florida and Texas; CLE accredited webinar for attorneys in California, New Jersey and Washington. VERTEX will provide attorneys with the materials to self-submit for additional states following the webinar.
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Diana Minchella
Executive Vice President
Chicago, IL
As an Executive Vice President for VERTEX, Ms. Minchella manages the surety claims consulting division nationwide. Ms. Minchella has a strong background in investigating and analyzing construction claims for contractors, owners, sureties and insurance carriers on a variety of projects including commercial, municipal, healthcare, transportation, wastewater treatment and solar facilities. Ms. Minchella has the experience and capabilities to review and defend against construction claims as well as to prepare affirmative claims. Her claims experience has involved construction delays, design defects, owner-initiated changes, unanticipated weather, differing site conditions, disruption, and defective work. As a claims consultant, Ms. Minchella has experience in analyzing schedules and calculating damages.
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Sam Reed, AIA, CCCA
Vice President
Atlanta, GA
Sam Reed is a licensed Architect, experienced in project management, construction management, claims investigations, architectural design, and general construction. Mr. Reed is responsible for providing oversight of VERTEX’s Construction Consulting Services in multiple regions, both international and domestic. His roles and responsibilities include managing VERTEX personnel, managing surety files, claims investigations, owner’s project management, construction management, financial analysis, construction contract document analysis, field investigation activities, schedule reviews, and composition of complex technical reports.
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Nick Deeley
Division Manager
Honolulu, HI
Nick Deeley is a Division Manager at VERTEX. He is a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience and knowledge in project planning, environmental review, project management, owner representation, construction contract administration, construction consulting, claims investigations, and general construction. Mr. Deeley offers a unique combination of creativity and analytical skill with the ability to assess various vantage points to create effective solutions for internal and external clients. Mr. Deeley has worked in all areas of the construction industry with both national and international experience for the public as well as private sector work. Mr. Deeley’s roles and responsibilities include managing surety files, claims investigations, owner’s project management, construction contract document analysis, field investigation activities, invoice reviews, schedule reviews, and composition of complex technical reports.
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