As time goes by, they are appearing on smaller single-site projects and in the form of rolling OCIPs that cover multiple projects. Though they lack experience with these programs, average AGC members are now finding it necessary to identify and deal with the many complex issues that these programs raise. Very early in the project delivery process, contractors and their legal and insurance advisors need to start asking questions about any OCIPs they encounter. Contractors have every right and reason to know exactly how any such program will work, including the details of the safety and other loss control programs that will be one of the keys to its success or failure. By asking the right questions at the right time, contractors can discourage owners and their brokers from putting off important decisions.
Contractors can also help everyone avoid confusion.
In the attached PDF , the reader will find a relatively simple and straightforward outline of the major issues that contractors need to raise and the major points that contractors need to negotiate. All Rights Reserved.