Change orders are virtually unavoidable, but that doesn't mean they have to control your budget and schedule, or ruin project relationships. This practical, results-driven webinar will equip owners and project managers with proven strategies to proactively reduce the number of change orders, confidently evaluate contractor requests, and negotiate fair, defensible pricing.
Attendees will learn how to identify the root causes of change orders before construction begins, implement documentation and communication practices that prevent disputes, and spot red flags in contractor proposals. The webinar will break down real-world examples of change order evaluations so you can better assess whether pricing is reasonable and contractually compliant. Evaluation methods, including using AI, will be explored. Participants will walk away with actionable tools, negotiation frameworks, and a practical checklist they can apply to protect project budgets while maintaining strong contractor relationships.
About the Speaker:
Joshua Anderson, PE, CCM – Senior Manager, Accenture
Joshua Anderson is a Senior Manager at Accenture with 19 years of experience in construction, engineering, and capital project delivery. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Utah and Ohio, a licensed Attorney in Ohio, and a Certified Construction Manager. His expertise includes construction change orders, claims analysis, contract administration, cost validation, and construction document compliance. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience evaluating contractor change proposals on major infrastructure programs, performing detailed assessments of labor, materials, scope impacts, and contractual entitlement to support equitable and defensible project decisions.
Continuing Education:
CMCI Recertification Points: 1
Professional Development Hours (PDH): 1