Preventing and Addressing Construction Defects and Failures Seminar
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 – 4:30 pm
Distinguishing between Construction Defects and Failures
Defining defects
Causes of defects: problems with design, materials and/or construction
Defining failures
Causes of failures: deterioration, unintended use, “Acts of God”
Examining Common Defects and Failures, Part I
Analyzing defects and failures for methodology and causality
Site selection and engineering
Building design
Examining Common Defects and Failures, Part 2
Foundation design and construction
Design and construction of floors, walls and roofing
Exploring defects and failures in mechanical and electrical systems
Adopting Practices that Reduce Defects and Failures
Reviewing proposed use and preparing construction documents
Complying with building codes and standards
Choosing materials and construction techniques
– Investigating new materials and construction techniques
Monitoring construction
Correcting problems before project completion
Building commissioning, operation and maintenance
Using Construction Defect and Failure Investigations in Litigation
Examining the nature of post-failure and defect conflicts and disputes
Understanding the use of information in arbitration, litigation and mediation
Presenting information as an expert witness
Expert witness qualifications
Offering testimony as an expert witness
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 continuing education hours/PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Michigan.
This course has been approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 6.5 LU|HSW (Provider No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org to view complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.
This seminar offers contractors a non-credit continuing education opportunity. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity with a continuing education requirement.
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
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E. S.E. RRC
Civil/Structural Engineer and Roof ConsultantMr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer and roof consultant. His over 20 years of experience includes civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management, and 13 years of experience specific to forensic engineering and the investigation and analysis of building damage and failures. Mr. Fratinardo has designed numerous new buildings, building additions, building renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports. He has designed and analyzed roof, wall and floor framing systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. Mr. Fratinardo has vast expertise in commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational and residential building damage investigations, including on-site investigations after 25 different tornado events, and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Florence. He has legal experience in depositions, arbitration hearings and trials. He has prepared and performed numerous continuing education presentations, including on an array of topics in forensic engineering, structural engineering and building codes for HalfMoon Education Inc., in multiple states since 2014. Mr. Fratinardo graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering, and he also holds a master of engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Preventing and Addressing Construction Defects and Failures.
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live in=person lecture presentation examines the difference between construction defects and construction failures, analyzing defects and failures for methodology and causality, adopting practices that reduce defects and failures, and how construction defect and failure investigations can be used in litigation to determine fault and responsibility.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to differentiate between construction defects and construction failures, and describe their common causes, including design problems, faulty materials, construction practices, unintended use, or deterioration.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able discuss common defects and failures in foundation design and construction, floors, walls, roofing, mechanical and electrical systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to adopt practices that reduce construction defects and failures, including understanding proposed use and preparing construction documents, building code compliance, material selection, monitoring construction, correcting problems before construction completion, and building commissioning.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to use defect and failure investigations reports and expert witness testimony in litigation cases to determine cause and responsibility for defects and failures, which can provide relief to project owners.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/22/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.