Understanding the why and how of construction correspondence is not always simple for those new to construction or to those advancing through the ranks. The ability to write in an effective style that is direct, professional, comprehensive and understandable leads to higher levels of efficiency and better opportunity. The construction industry has very specific requirements for project documentation and communications that require very focused efforts.

Participants will engage in improving their comprehension and writing through fun, fast paced exercises designed to demonstrate both the why and the how for each piece of correspondence being considered. Specific correspondence considered includes:

>Notice of Delay and Delay Impact

>Notice of Differing Site Conditions or other Changes

>Notice of Unresolved Issues – Potential Claim

>Notice of Substantial Completion

>Change Order Requests

>Requests for Information – RFIs

>Meetings – reports and advanced communication of meeting agenda

>Daily reports

>Emails

>Responses to incoming communication >Work Authorizations / Work Directives

>Various Requests