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Legal Issues Facing the Construction Professional in Texas: The Most Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

 Lorman Education Services
Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Stop construction project nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this seminar and make sure your next project is free of claims and disputes - and learn how to effectively handle these problems when things go wrong. Regardless of how well-planned your construction project is, unexpected circumstances can impede your success and potentially cost you far more in time and money than you intended. Our experienced faculty members will provide you with critical insight into the often turbulent construction process, including issues surrounding termination, liens and bond claims. Whether you are starting your first construction project or have years of experience under your belt, this seminar is a must. Benefits for You - Protect yourself against liability and damages by saving critical documents - Discover what you must know about insurance types and requirements - Skillfully maneuver through lien and bond claim procedures - Practical guidance on how to deal with termination - Learn your rights and obligations both under and outside of your contract
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: ,AIA 6.0 ,BOMI 6.0 ,CC 1.0 ,IACET 0.6 ,PMI 6.0 ,
This is primarily ilt training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Milwaukee, WI,
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Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
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Legal Issues Facing the Construction Professional in Texas: The Most Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 9:15 am Overview of Laws Affecting the Construction Industry

- M. Gavin McGee

9:15 am - 10:00 am Standard Contract Documents and Key Contract Provisions

- Keith Coulter

- Standard Forms: Trade Associations and Industry-Specific Standards

- Purchase Orders

- Force Majeure and Material Shortages, and Price Escalations

10:00 am - 10:30 am Insurance

- Charles E. Comiskey

- Policy Types and Forms

- Endorsements and Certificates

- Coverage Issues and Exclusions

10:30 am - 10:40 am Break

10:40 am - 11:15 am Insurance (Continued)

- Charles E. Comiskey

- The Additional Insured Shell Game

- Invisible Exclusions and Limitations

- Builder's Risk Issues

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Rights and Remedies Beyond the Contract

- Keith Coulter

- Oral Contracts and Quantum Meruit Claims

- Implied Obligations

- Common-Law Defenses

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Lien and Bond Claims

- William W. Davidson

- Mechanics and Materialmen's Liens

- Private, Public and Common-Law Bond Claims

- Dealing With the Project Owner

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Notices, Deadlines and Payment Disputes

- William W. Davidson and M. Gavin McGee

- Claims for Extra Cost and Time

- Prompt Pay Acts

- Joint Checks and Factoring

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm Break

2:40 pm - 3:00 pm Contract Termination or Abandonment

- Jason Walker

- Contract Clauses for Default, Convenience

- Replacement Contractor and Completion Cost

- The Role of the Surety

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Documentation

- M. Gavin McGee and Jason Walker

- Document Retention Policy

- Discoverable Information and Documents

- Critical Events, Agreements and Communications

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm OSHA Enforcement

- John Johnson, B.B.A., M.S., CSHM

- Inspections and Warrants

- Citations and Penalties

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Recent Developments in Construction Law

- M. Gavin McGee

- New AIA Form Contracts

- New Law on Contingent Payment Clauses

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Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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