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Threat assessment:

Minimizing disputes in public contracting
Recorded
Oct 22, 2025
Oct
, 
2025
2pm ET
Virtual event on-demand
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Threat assessment:

Minimizing disputes in public contracting
Recorded
Oct 22, 2025
2pm ET
Virtual event
Register for free

Infrastructure builders are shying away from risk more than ever, due to the likelihood of costly disputes and lawsuits. Prime contractors are increasingly choosing not to pursue multibillion-dollar megaprojects due to long timelines that make accurate financial projections almost impossible. This event will cover how delivery methods are evolving and discuss steps construction firms can take to limit risk when working on civil megaprojects.

In this virtual event, the Construction Dive editorial team will connect with leading industry experts and executives who will address how contractors can best identify and manage risk on large infrastructure projects. Over the course of two panels, the event will examine:

  • The best approaches to progressive delivery methods.
  • How to diffuse disputes before they grow untenable.

Who Should Attend?

  • Construction CEOs, COOs and key C-suite leaders
  • Project Managers, Contract Attorneys and Owner’s Representatives
  • Executives focused on assessing risk before bidding on a project

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Agenda

Construction Dive’s “Minimizing risks and disputes in public contracting” event will aim to answer critical questions about how leaders and managers from the C-suite and beyond can create a risk management strategy around large infrastructure projects. Topics include ensuring budget adherence for the owner and profitability for the contractor, as well as avoiding as many disputes as possible. The event will take a detailed look at risks and provide solutions to navigate complex legal, technical and regulatory requirements while managing an array of stakeholders.

Sessions

Session 1 Breaking down progressive delivery approaches This session will explore the relatively new approach of using progressive delivery methods on large infrastructure projects and how we got here. Historically, most governments’ hands were tied to simply pick the lowest bidder on a project, which could often lead to disputes. Now, “best value” contracts are increasingly common, allowing for more dialogue between different parties on a project. This panel will look at how delivery methods are evolving, and what it means for contractors who want to work on these projects today. Session 2 Dispute avoidance and de-escalation This session will examine the causes of disputes on complex civil megabuilds, including the submission of change orders that deviate from the original scope of the project due to unforeseen — and often unforeseeable — conditions. We’ll discuss contract formats and provisions that are flexible enough to allow for changes along the way while minimizing conflicts, including issues that range from supply chain snarls to inflation, unavoidable project delays and price escalations.

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