California Construction Contract Workshop
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Agenda
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm PST
Agenda:
Understanding Construction Contract Essentials
Presented by Daniel J. Knight
- 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, time and materials, unit pricing
- Exploring the law of construction contract interpretation
Reviewing Bidding Documents
Presented by Peter F. Lindborg
- Invitation
- Bid form
- Instructions
- Bid bond
- Information
- Addenda
Reviewing Project Documents
Presented by Mario Nicholas
- 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
Presented by Sean Dowsing
- 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
Presented by C. Andrew Gibson
- 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
Presented by Eugene Ashley
- 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
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 Elective PDHs
Architects
6.0 Elective CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 Elective LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Administration)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and provides a 6.0-hour learning opportunity to engineers and architects in California. This webinar may qualify for continuing education credits in other states; verify with specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 Elective LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Administration (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 Elective LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Sean Dowsing
Senior Counsel with Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, in Irvine, CAMr. Dowsing is senior counsel in the Orange County office of Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP. He practices in the fields of engineering professional liability and construction law and is a Design-Build Institute of America certified professional. His experience as an attorney includes helping parties with their complex engineering projects, to identify engineering risks and develop programmatic approaches to reduce those risks. He serves as project counsel and lead risk manager for three progressive design-build projects in California valued at over $100 million. Finally, he also represents A/E firms, contractors, and developers in engineering claims throughout California.
C. Andrew Gibson
Partner with Stoel Rives LLP, in Portland, ORMr. Gibson is a construction business litigator who helps his clients build successful projects and negotiate and resolve disputes. A partner in Stoel Rives’ Real Estate, Construction, and Design Practice, Mr. Gibson drafts and negotiates all forms of project documents, from the design phase through construction, and regularly navigates clients through the tricks and traps of contracting and insurance coverage issues. Licensed in California, Oregon, and Washington, Mr. Gibson is a veteran of all formal legal proceedings and has successfully pursued construction defect claims, delay claims, insurance and bond claims, bid protests, mechanic’s liens, real estate disputes, and collection actions through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Daniel J. Knight
The Law Offices of Daniel J. Knight, in San Luis Obispo, CAMr. Knight is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Knight, APLC. As a practicing attorney in California and Hawai’i, university lecturer, California contractor and California real estate broker. Professor Knight can truly be considered something of a “renaissance man” in real property-related matters. His law practice focuses on construction law and real property-related legal services with an additional focus on providing expert witness services in disputes ranging from initial consultation, to mediation, arbitration and/or trial. He is an adjunct professor in the Construction Management Department at Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, where he instructs, among other courses, Construction Law and Construction Accounting. Professor Knight holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from Walden University and a juris doctor degree from the Santa Barbara Colleges of Law. Prior to passing the bar in California and Hawai’i and starting his own law practice, he worked his way through college and law school as the owner/operator of a successful construction, house lifting and moving business.
Peter F. Lindborg
Founding Partner of Lindborg & Mazor LLP, in Glendale, CAMr. Lindborg leads the firm’s construction practice. Lindborg and Mazor acts as general counsel to private entities and as outside counsel to private and public entities. The firm specializes in all facets of real estate and construction, from the negotiating and the documentation stage, through project completion and beyond, including the counseling of clients in claims avoidance and mitigation techniques and the mediation, arbitration and litigation of claims. He has been lead counsel in numerous trials and arbitrations involving the prosecution and defense of multi-million dollar construction and real estate claims. Mr. Lindborg has also represented clients before various state and federal administrative agencies and has appeared in a number of state and federal courts throughout the United States. He is a member of the American, California, New Mexico and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.
Mario Nicholas
Member of Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design Group, in Portland, ORMr. Nicholas is a member of Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group with experience litigating a range of construction disputes and drafting a variety of construction agreements. Mr. Nicholas has trial and arbitration experience and has assisted clients before federal and state courts, domestic and international arbitration panels, and administrative bodies. He is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California. Before joining Stoel Rives, Mr. Nicholas worked as a summer associate for Oracle Corporation in Redwood Shores, California, and as a judicial extern for the Honorable William Q. Hayes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego, California.
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: California Construction Contract Workshop
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course provides a practical overview of construction contract fundamentals in California, guiding attendees through contract formation, bidding and project documents, contract administration, and dispute resolution. It examines common legal and ethical issues that arise during construction projects and explains how contract terms, delivery methods, and administrative practices affect risk, responsibility, and project outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain key construction contract concepts, including contract terminology, project delivery systems, and common contract types used in California.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to review and interpret bidding documents and project documents, including agreements, bonds, specifications, and contract conditions.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify common contract administration issues, such as changes, payments, insurance, and completion milestones, and evaluate strategies to manage risk and avoid disputes.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze legal, dispute resolution, and ethical considerations in construction contracting, including claims handling, warranties, and standards of professional conduct.
LUs: 7.0
LU Type: LU|Elective
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/08/2029
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.
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