Dispute Resolution Board: Alternative Dispute Resolution Process that Promotes Conflict Avoidance as well as Timely and Cost Effective Dispute Resolution.

Dispute Resolution Board: Alternative Dispute Resolution Process that Promotes Conflict Avoidance as well as Timely and Cost Effective Dispute Resolution.

Sponsored by the Engineering Management Group

Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, 5 Blossom Street, Boston, MA
5:30 PM Social/Registration; 6:30 PM Dinner and Program 

Bob Jarnis, PE, Woodard and Curran

It’s no secret that many construction projects result in change orders. Protracted claims can be costly in terms of both costs and schedule. The Dispute Resolution Board is an excellent, yet underused, tool that can be used to reduce the likelihood of protracted and costly disputes. Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs) have successfully resolved construction contract disputes in the US since 1976. Since then, over 2,700 projects worth more than $225 billion have used this process. Understanding the DRB process and the requirements that make it successful will be the focus of this presentation.

Please join us in hearing Mr. Jarnis speak on how the DRB can help you on future projects. Bob Jarnis is a Civil Engineering graduate of Northeastern University and obtained a Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He has been in engineering consulting for over 40 years focusing on water and wastewater projects. Mr. Jarnis was a key member of the design team for MWRA’s John Carrol Water Plant serving Boston and the Croton Water Filtration Plant serving New York City. He is a Senior Technical Specialist for Woodard & Curran and is a member of the Dispute Resolution Board Federation Water and Wastewater Committee.

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Registration Fees:
$85 Members, $110 Non-Members
$70 Public Sector Members $85 Public Sector Non-Members, 
$30 Senior Members (65+) & Students
Tables of 10 are available for $850 regardless of membership

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 
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