Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):      12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:00 – 5:00 pm

 

Overview of Project Delivery Systems, Phases and Documentation

   Project delivery systems
   Project phases
   Managing the design effort
   Project documentation
   Project impacts

Overview of Contracting and Bidding

   Basic contract principles
   Contract formation
   Bid document review
   Key contract provisions
   Dispute resolution

Estimating Principles

   Mechanics of estimating
   Design phase estimates
   The estimating role in the development of bid documents
   Using estimating to control costs
   Risk assessment and its role in developing project contingency

Scheduling – Start to Finish

   Preconstruction scheduling
   Baseline schedule preparation
   Schedule monitoring and updating
   Evaluating project impacts

Construction Phase

   Managing equipment and materials
   Managing labor and safety
   Change orders and constructive changes
   Handling delays and disputes
   Schedule of values, pay applications

Project Closeout and Turnover

   System testing and commissioning
   Final inspection
   Guarantees and warranties
   Turnover of drawings, technical information and user manuals

Credits

Professional Engineers

   7.0 PDHs

Architects

   Non-Credit CE in Texas

   7.0 AIA Learning Units

Contractors

   Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in most states, including Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Texas.

This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to Texas architects. The subject matter is not to be considered HSW in Texas.

The American Institute of Architects has approved this event for 7.0 Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It has not been approved by 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

Dr. John V. Dawson, PhD, AIA, AICP, LEED AP

Subject matter expert on planning, programming, design, construction and contract management related to large public and private organizations and institutions nationwide

Dr. Dawson recently retired as the Associate Vice President for Administrative Operations at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi where he oversaw facility operations, maintenance, grounds, custodial, and planning and construction as well as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the “Island” campus. His experience spans federal, state, county and local municipality projects including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Department of Defense (DoD) including the Naval Construction Battalion’s at Gulfport and Port Hueneme, Seabees, Navy Civil Engineer Corp, Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Civil Engineers and RED HORSE units, in addition to higher education with the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) University of North Texas System (UNTS) and Tarrant County College District (TCCD). Dr. Dawson has more than 38 years’ experience in urban planning, developmental programming, building and infrastructure design, construction and program management for a wide variety of capital investment programs and unique environments. He is a retired Air Force Civil Engineering officer with experience in the design and construction of numerous facilities supporting major weapon systems and the U.S. electronic security and space programs world-wide. Dr. Dawson is a registered architect in the State of Texas and a certified city planner. He is also a U.S. Green Building Institute Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) with experience in numerous sustainable projects. He has specialized mediation and disputes resolution training and experience directly related to the design and construction industry, successfully resolving construction claims based on errors and omissions, defective product or workmanships, scheduling deviations or Acts-of-God. Additional skills include preparation of specifications, bidding and construction plans, cost estimates, and bidding services related to federal and state contract requirements and processes.