Top Gun - The Premier Midwest Construction Seminar

Bricker & Eckler's Construction Law attorneys are proud to present Top Gun, the 13th Annual premier Midwest construction seminar.

AGENDA

7:15 a.m. — 7:45 a.m.             
Registration

7:45 a.m. — 8:00 a.m.           
Welcome & Introductions            

8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.            
Beginning a Project – Decision Points

• Impact of initial project decisions on claims
• Types of claims
• Choosing a project delivery method
• Selecting project professionals
• Types of documents – professional services and construction contracts

9:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.            
Beginning a Project – Decision Points (continued)

• Examples of possible claims in each delivery model – GC, CMR, DB, and multiple prime

9:30 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.             
Break

9:45 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.           
Strategies for Minimizing Claims – Insurance & Bonds

• Review basic insurance concepts and types
• Review typical insurance requirements for a  construction project
• Types of claims under insurance 
• Role of the surety on a construction project – contractor default?
• Professional liability insurance for design professionals and other consultants

10:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.        
Strategies for Minimizing Claims – Project Documentation

• Tips for project documentation and administration

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.        
Strategies for Minimizing Claims – Project Schedule

• Schedule approaches and analysis. Managing the time=money equation
• Examples of schedule claims and strategies for managing time-related claims

12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.          
Lunch

1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.           
Specific Claims – Unforeseen Site Conditions

• Who bears the risk for unforeseen site conditions?
• Can an owner disclaim liability for unforeseen site conditions?  
• Common contract provisions that address unforeseen site conditions
• Tips on how to successfully resolve an unforeseen site condition claim

2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.             
Specific Claims – Lien & Bond Claims and Errors & Omissions

• Mechanic lien claims on public and private sector construction projects
• Bond claims
• Claims against the design professional

3:00 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.            
Break

3:15 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.             
Specific Claims – Defective and Nonconforming Work

• Methods for addressing critical failures in performance and managing resolutions
• Examples of claims for defective and nonconforming work

4:15 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.             
Dispute Resolution

• Project level resolution, mediation, arbitration, and litigation

*Tuition includes breakfast, lunch and handout materials. Early bird price ends October 31. 
**7.25 AIA and CLE credits are pending for this program.

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