Syed Muzaffar

Sophie Stevens

Mark Moppett

Alexandra Bodnar

Managing Defects and Delays in Construction: Risks and Responsibilities

Decipher - A DeSimone Company

Explore defects & delays issues in construction at our morning seminar with expert insights, breakfast and networking.

The Lowry Hotel

Join us on the 5th of November in Manchester for a focused morning of discussion and insight into two of the most important challenges faced in construction projects: defects and delays. With contributions from leading experts including Mark Moppett, Sophie Stevens, Alexandra Bodnar, and Syed Muzaffar, this seminar will explore:<ul><li>What constitutes a defect and who carries responsibility.</li><li>Identifying, reporting, and rectifying defects.</li><li>Establishing cause and effect in delay analysis, including strategies to manage Common pitfalls and risks.</li><li>The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateway 2 delays.</li></ul>The event will open with a networking breakfast and close with further opportunities to connect.

Agenda

Registration & Breakfast

o	 Setting the scene: what constitutes a “defect” in construction projects.
o	Technical perspectives on defects.
o	War stories from practice: real experiences and insights as an expert witness in defect disputes

An introduction to Defects

o	Who shoulders the responsibility for defects?
o	Identifying, reporting and rectifying defects
o	Recent lessons from the courts

A discussion on defects 

o	Establishing causation: tools and methods for linking events to programme impact.
o	Common pitfalls: concurrent delays, records, and evidential weaknesses.
o	Managing risk: strategies for contractors and employers to reduce disputes over delay and disruption.
o	Dealing with delays caused by BSA and Gateway 2 