Steve Cabano will be speaking at the Utah AACE Section Meeting on March 11th
Location – Williams 650 S Main Street, Suite 300 SLC, UT 84101
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Project Controls as a Foundation for Claims Prevention
Maintaining strong relationships between project stakeholders is essential for successful project delivery, particularly in complex environments where contractual obligations and performance expectations intersect. Claims and disputes often arise from misaligned expectations, inadequate documentation, and poor communication, leading to strained relationships and costly delays. This presentation explores how robust project controls strategies serve as proactive claims avoidance techniques, reinforcing trust and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. By integrating comprehensive cost and schedule management, risk analysis, change control, and transparent reporting, project controls provide early visibility into potential issues, enabling timely corrective actions before they escalate into formal claims. Furthermore, standardized documentation and clear audit trails foster accountability and reduce ambiguity, minimizing grounds for disputes. Ultimately, effective project controls not only safeguard contractual compliance but also strengthen stakeholder relationships by promoting predictability, fairness, and shared confidence in project outcomes.
