Contractor Telephone Seminars

New Building Construction - Why Tilt-Up Is The Right Choice! ...building owners and their representatives - designers and contractors - why tilt-up construction is the preferred choice for many facilities. You will learn about the differences between tilt-up construction and conventional construction methods such as steel framed, masonry and precast. Some building owners who want the benefits of tilt-up might be concerned that their facility will not work  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ...contract opportunities. It is a prime contract that has a contractor performing without any partners. Even large defense contractors with an extensive library of forms, however, can fall victim to certain traps that can lurk in the subcontract. Failure to comply with legal requirements, provide true and correct certifications, or negotiate adequate protection of one's interests can not only  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...y create more obligations on affiliates associated with a contractor to ensure compliance with contractor obligations. This live audio conference is critical for you to structure the best relationships for your clients and employers. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify mandatory clauses in subcontracts. - You will be able to discuss business terms to include or exclude in your  more...

Demolition and Asset Recovery Fundamentals ... demolition process works from the eyes of the demolition contractor. You will be able to make better, more informed decisions on any decommissioning, dismantling, and demolition projects you are planning. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain decommissioning for reuse. - You will be able to describe wholesale demolition. - You will be able to discuss finding the right market. -  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...plications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this audio conference will contribute to your confidence and peace of mind on your next project. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain procurement of construction services. - You will be able to review basic concepts in construction contracting. - You will be  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...dical marijuana laws impact your obligations as a federal contractor under the Drug-Free Workplace Act? This live audio conference will help you work through the thorny issues in hiring, disciplining and other employment related matters within your organization. This program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the requirements of their state medical  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ...it price structure of JOC can be confusing for owners and contractors alike, and establishing a long-term contract like this requires some preparatory work beyond what is necessary for a single project. This live audio conference demystifies the pricing and management of JOC. Necessary steps for establishing and bidding a JOC, from both the owner's and the contractor's perspective, will be  more...

Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems ...HA Severe Violators Enforcement Program List. Even those contractors with national recognized safety management programs find themselves exposed to costly 'repeat' citations and unusual new enforcement approaches and interpretations. This live audio conference will focus on three areas: (1) recognizing and responding to OSHA's increasingly complex citation theories; (2) managing OSHA and other  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...Project delivery systems continue to evolve as owners and contractors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is one  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ... someone in the line of project contracts, from the prime contractor down to a second- or lower-tier subcontractor, fails to pay its bills - or even goes out of business. Those who are unpaid must seek alternative means to ensure payment. And those who are higher on the project chain must take steps to assure the flow of funds all the way down the line. This live audio conference helps the  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement BenefitsFor more than a century, The American Institute of Architects has published an integrated set of contract forms for the construction industry. While other industry groups independently have prepared their own competing set of forms and, more recently, some have banded together to create more of a consensus-based set of forms, the AIA forms remain the most widely used and accepted in the  more...

Construction Substitutions: Current Issues and Complexities ...on construction projects have been around since the first contractor had to competitively bid for the work. In today's market, winning a contract for the provision of construction products has become even more competitive. This audio conference will help you understand the steps in the process and what the important considerations are in reviewing a substitution request. We will also provide  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...contractors have been subject to increased litigation arising from risks created by construction operations. However, due to changes in the insurance market, contractors are increasingly challenged to secure insurance coverage to meet owner insurance requirements. As a result, many owners have turned to incepting an owner-controlled insurance program or relying on a contractor-controlled  more...

Surety Bonds and Contract Provisions ...nce bond is a tri-partite agreement among owner (oblige), contractor (principal) and surety (obligor). The surety acts as the guarantor of the contractor's performance. The rights, duties and obligations of the parties will be determined by the rules of contract interpretation. Key areas of potential dispute focus on the surety's potential exposure to extra contractual damages. The payment  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects ... current heightened risk environment caused by increasing contractor failures have raised concerns in the surety markets, however underwriting standards have not materially changed. What has changed is that sureties are more closely scrutinizing contractors' balance sheets and underwriting information to meet these standards and this trend will remain until the construction industry  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs BenefitsPlans and specifications are, without question, critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for  more...

Sustainable Design and LEED Specification Requirements ...manship and the administrative processes required for the contractor to deliver a building that meets the owners requirements. One of these requirements may be LEED certification. This teleconference will give you an understanding of the importance of the Division 1 specifications in ensuring LEED requirements are met and documentation is collected. In addition, you will see the importance of  more...

Change Order Basics ...anding of these concepts and how they apply to the owner, contractor, subcontractor, lender and surety. The panel will discuss differing site conditions, defective or ambiguous plans and specifications, disclosure of information, allowances, owner interference, inspections, unit prices, ripple effect, cumulative impacts, disruption, total cost claims, modified total cost claims and contingency,  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect the general contractor, other  more...

AIA Document A401 ...er the subcontract strategically may prove disastrous. Subcontractor disputes are common, and without strategic planning during the contract formation stage, the parties may suffer later. This teleconference analyzes a standard subcontract document which is readily used on construction projects, and identifies areas where the standard form may be improved. The teleconference provides practical  more...

Recovery Audit Contractor Roll Out - What Can We Expect? ...Contractor Program has rolled out in most regions and the RACs have posted new issues approved by CMS for review. This teleconference will review who, what and how providers can prepare for the reviews, the lessons learned and the appeal process, including CMS' recently issued recoupment time limits and interest assessment rules. Medical records directors, health information directors,  more...

Contractor Selection ...sful project, in these 'watch the bottom line' times, the contractor you place in charge of the work is the most important person on the project. This teleconference will assist you review the key issues on contractor selection and raise important points for the negotiation of construction contracts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to breakdown project delivery methods. - You will be  more...

Independent Contractor Reporting ...contractor status has distinct advantages for companies and workers, and continues to grow in popularity. However, as independent contractor relationships have become more common, the risks have become more apparent as well. This teleconference will help you understand how independent contractor status is determined for tax, EEO state law and other purposes, including in PEO and other  more...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ...d delay; 2) there is standby; and 3) while on standby the contractor cannot take on substitute work. Under this stricter federal standard, a contractor must demonstrate effective suspension of much or all of its work to satisfy the standby requirement for entitlement to Eichleay damages. Should you even focus on Eichleay damages in your delay claim? What are keys to a successful delay claim?  more...

Determining the Best Service Delivery Options for Public Works and Utility Projects: In-House or Contract? ...ugh a contract with a neighboring government or a private contractor, or a combined approach with some tasks performed in-house and others by a contractor. The teleconference will present a practical, nuts-and-bolts approach with examples to help you determine how public works services should be structured and delivered to gain the greatest financial and operational benefits for your community.  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...d these trends can help owners, architects, engineers and contractors maximize their potential for profit and success. Owners are attracted to fast-track construction for potential money and time savings, but may not be aware of trade-offs that may cause some project budget items to increase, including internal project management costs. Architects and engineers may not have a clear idea of how  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code ...ome a contract for the sale of goods? How does a general contractor make sure that the personal property components it purchases meets the warranty requirements to the owner? How does the general contractor make sure that its purchase orders with sellers of personal property comply with the requirements of his contract with the owner? How does the seller of personal property protect itself  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...contractors are greatly focused on achieving cost reductions in their production processes, such as through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma programs, to become more competitive and increase profits. However, few contractors take advantage of a contractual tool, the Value Engineering ('VE') contract clause, which was established specifically to provide increased profits from cost reduction  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...lan for it from both the perspective of the owner and the contractor, ways to manage risk through key contract provisions and project management tools, and how the surety's ability to perform may be affected by the actions of the parties during the construction process. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to arrange a plan for success. n- You will be able to predict when is "bad" too  more...

Differing Site Conditions nThe advent of and increasing use of 3-D building information modeling is taking much of the guess work out of a variety of different types of construction. For example, through BIM, the structural steel, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler and communications subtrades can all determine whether the new and existing utilities, beams, piping and conduits are going to run into each other or  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...mpacts as well as accountability on the project after the contractor has broken ground. This teleconference is critical for owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers who wish to minimize project risks, reduce project costs and delays, and eliminate common barriers to project success. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify and recognize project risks. n- You will be able  more...

Multistate Sales Tax Issues for Contractors ...warranties. Without an understanding of these concepts, a contractor may significantly under-bid construction projects or be subject to additional taxes, penalties and interest upon audit. This teleconference will not only review basic general rules but discuss exceptions and special applications. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to debate who is responsible for collecting or paying  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies ...contractors will have questions regarding the effective implementation of the OFPP policy and will further be concerned as to whether its costs will impact their competitiveness or ability to perform economically. Additionally, the monitoring and reporting that the government will require will have an impact on time and costs and one wonders if contractual sanctions will be imposed for failure  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...contractor in today's construction industry faces unique challenges and concerns - from dealing with a bid process that can lock in a bidding subcontractor without any written agreement, to subcontractor form contracts that are written largely, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...stry coalition of construction industry interests (owner, contractor, subcontractor, and insurance and surety interests) to develop by a consensus process and comprehensive set of standard forms. These standard forms can and likely will be encountered frequently in the construction contracting process, either in relatively clean or in substantially modified forms, and even where the forms  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases Benefits Environmental issues impact myriad provisions in a commercial lease and can have not only a material legal effect, but a material economic effect on the rights, duties and risk allocation between the landlord and the tenant. From pre-delivery site and building assessment to operational risks, insurance and indemnification obligations to premises surrender, restoration and abatement,  more...