Construction Contract Workshop Seminar
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
S. Hernandez
Examining contract terminology: parties, consideration, term, performance substantial performance, breach, remedies, damages
Studying roles and relationships of project participants:
Owners, architects/engineers, construction managers, contractors, subs and suppliers
Understanding the project delivery system: traditional design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, multiple prime contractor,
owner control
Understanding types of construction contracts: lump sum, cost plus, GMAX, time and materials, unit pricing
Exploring the law of construction contract interpretation
Reviewing Bidding Documents
W. Wray, D. DiMaggio
Invitation
Bid form
Instructions
Bid bond
Information
Addenda
Reviewing Project Documents
W. Wray, D. DiMaggio
Use of standard forms or custom documents
Agreement
Performance bond
Payment bond
Contract conditions (general and supplementary)
Specifications (Format, CSI 1995 and 2004)
Shop drawings
Contract modifications (change orders, directives, etc.)
Understanding Issues in Contract Administration
B. Boschee, D. DiMaggio
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
B. Boschee
Changed conditions
Project documentation
Delays, acceleration
Handling payment claims and final payments
Resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation
Understanding contractual and statutory warranties
Handling Ethical Issues in Construction Contracting
D. DiMaggio
Promoting impartial, merit-based award of construction contracts
Ensuring honesty, integrity, fair-dealing and quality assurance
Creating a system of internal practices promoting contract compliance and ethical practices
Credits
Architects & Residential Designers
7.0 HSW Contact Hours
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Nevada Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours (1.0 Ethics)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public. It is offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to Nevada architects and residential designers. The course offers 7.0 PDHs to Nevada professional engineers. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Nevada.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance canbe reported to the AIA/CES.
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.
The Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education has approved this event for 7.0 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for attorneys.
This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing board for mandatory continuing education.
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
Brian Boschee
Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & ThompsonBrian W. Boschee is a shareholder with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson practicing in construction and commercial litigation. Mr. Boschee has extensive experience handling complex construction and business disputes. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked primarily in politics, including positions running a North Dakota Supreme Court campaign and working with United States Senator Byron Dorgan.
Donna DiMaggio
Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & ThompsonDonna DiMaggio is an experienced litigator with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson representing general contractors and design professionals in various construction actions. Her legal experience includes actions involving both private projects and public works projects. She has represented small firms to international companies. One of Ms. DiMaggio’s career highlights was obtaining a successful judgment after a three-week trial of a lien foreclosure and breach of contract action against the largest casino corporation in Nevada.
Scott Hernandez
Robison, Belaustegui, Sharp & LowScott L. Hernandez is an attorney with Robison, Belaustegui, Sharp & Low in Reno, Nevada. His areas of practice include construction and real estate law, as well as general commercial and business litigation. Mr. Hernandez began his legal career at California’s leading real estate law firm, where he obtained extensive experience as a commercial litigator. He also worked at the San Francisco office of one of the top international construction law firms, representing general contractors and engineering firms in contract and payment disputes both domestically and abroad.
William Wray
William J. Wray is a shareholder with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson. His practice is built upon the excitement and complexities of large-scale construction and related commercial activities. Mr. Wray represents large national and international clients, as well as local Nevada clients, in all aspects of construction and development, including licensing, entitlements, government relations, bidding, contracting, project administration, project closeout, project claims and dispute resolutions. He has represented major parties in connection with some of Las Vegas’ largest construction project litigations, including cases involving CityCenter, Venetian, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood, Aladdin, Resort at Summerlin, Miracle Mile, Forum Shops, Shoppesat Palazzo, McCarran Airport expansion, and UNLV Lied Library projects.