Construction Claims Management. Establish and maintain an active program to avoid or minimize the number of claims from the contractor and/or Design Consultants. Upon the Owner’s request, analyze any and all claims or requests for extensions of time and costs, using available project records, the approved Design CPM Schedule and/or Construction CPM Schedule, and make specific recommendations regarding same. The CMF shall attend and actively participate at administrative hearings and conferences or settlement conferences in connection with such claims upon request by the Owner. The CMF shall upon request by the Owner assist the Owner in the preparation and presentation of its defense, counterclaim or other position in connection with any claim by or against the Owner during any lawsuit.
