Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch (On your own):       12:30 – 1:30 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:30 – 5:00 pm

Understanding Construction Contract Essentials         T. Walsh

   Examining contract terminology:

      • Parties, consideration, term, performance, substantial performance, breach, remedies, damages

   Understanding types of construction contracts:

      • Payment method

      • Award and selection

      • Project delivery system

      • Number of primes

      • Legal description

   Studying roles and relationships of project participants:

      • Owners, architects/engineers, construction managers, contractors, subs and suppliers

   Exploring the law of construction contract interpretation

Reviewing Bidding Documents         L. Ruzicka

   Invitation

   Bid form

   Instructions

   Bid bond

   Information

   Addenda

   Bid protests

Comparing Standardized Construction Documents         B. Hegvik

   American Institute of Architects

   ConsensusDocs

   Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)

Understanding Issues in Contract Administration         T. Walsh

   Insurance and indemnity issues

   Chain of command issues

   Subcontracts

   Changes and change orders

   Payments

   Substantial and final completion

   Breach and pitfalls

Examining Legal Issues and Contract Disputes         T. Walsh

   Changed conditions

   Project documentation

   Delays, acceleration

   Handling payment claims and final payments

   Resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation

   Understanding contractual and statutory warranties

Credits

Architects

     7.0 HSW Contact Hours/CEUs
     7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers

     7.0 PDHs

Contractors

     Non-Mandatory Cont. Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW contact hours/CEUs to architects and 7.0 PDHs for engineers in most states, including Missouri and Illinois. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Missouri and Illinois.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Provider No. J885).

Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

This seminar offers contractors a continuing education opportunity, but it has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.

Attendance will be monitored and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Benjamin Hegvik

Foley & Mansfield, P.L.L.P.

Foley & Mansfield, P.L.L.P., St. LouisMr. Hegvik is a member of Foley & Mansfield’s Construction Litigation team where he represents design professionals, contractors, and developers. He has been admitted to practice law in Missouri and Illinois, and has been named as a “Rising Star” for construction litigation in Missouri in 2015 and 2016. Mr. Hegvik received his juris doctorate degree in 2008 from St. Louis University School of Law where he received the Dean’s Scholarship and also earned a certificate in International and Comparative Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 2002.”

Leonard Ruzicka

RUZICKA LAW OFFICES PA

Ruzicka Law Firm, St. LouisMr. Ruzicka has over 35 years experience in large and complex construction litigation, both in the private and public sectors. He has been involved in the drafting and negotiation of various contracting methods including design-build, construction management and engineer-procure-construct. He has prepared, negotiated, and participated in numerous mediations involving substantial construction claims. Mr. Ruzicka has served as legal adviser to numerous joint ventures and consortiums involving power plants, bridges, locks and dams and large industrial projects throughout the U.S. and internationally. In addition, Mr. Ruzicka is a chapter author of Aspen Publishers Construction Law Update and has contributed articles on construction related topics to the ABA Construction Law Forum and the Construction Law Super Conference. He is an affiliate professor with Washington University’s School of Engineering. Mr. Ruzicka graduated from Georgetown University and St. Louis University Law School.

Tim Walsh

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright, St. LouisMr. Walsh is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group specializing in construction, real estate development and commercial litigation. He represents owners, contractors, and design professionals in the negotiation and drafting of development, design, engineering, construction, and related agreements. He provides advice on partnering and integrated project delivery (IPD) contracts, trade labor and project labor matters, insurance, intellectual property protection, land use and zoning, environmental and building code regulations, professional licensing issues and accessibility laws. Mr. Walsh’s experience also includes the prosecution and defense of construction-related issues, breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, design and construction defects, architectural and engineering design errors and omissions, and performance and payment bonds.

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