Free 1-Hour Webinar on Thursday, December 17th, 2026 at 10:00am Pacific Time
In today’s economic climate, volatile material costs, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages have pushed "value engineering" to the forefront of project planning. However, when value engineering strays from legitimate value design into reckless cost-cutting, it has the potential to become a driver of construction contract disputes and long-term defect claims. Removing structurally necessary components or substituting lower-tier materials to meet immediate budget constraints can risk trading short-term savings for multi-million-dollar future litigation. Designed for owners, contractors, attorneys, and claims professionals, this presentation serves as a "map of the terrain" for navigating value-engineering-driven claims. We will unpack the distinction between value analysis and financial short-sightedness, demonstrate how quality management frameworks mitigate exposure, and share practical strategies for resolving multi-party claims efficiently. Attendees will leave equipped with the language and framework needed to recognize risks early and protect project outcomes.
Our Panel
Elgin Hakala
Expert
Pete Fowler Construction
Cathy Deter
Partner
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Gregory Kahn
Partner
Rembold Hirschman
Continuing Education
This webinar is applying for continuing education credit for both attorneys and insurance professionals in the following states: Florida, Nevada, California, and Texas.
NOTE: Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas.
The CEU Institutes will be the continuing education provider for our webinars in 2026. Any questions regarding continuing education credit can be directed toward their compliance team by emailing rosters@ceuinstitute.net
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