Federal Construction Project Administration and Management
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**AIA credit is not available in USB format.
Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Friday, December 16, 2022
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST
Agenda
Public Procurement Law Applicable to Federal Construction
Procurement laws for Federal construction projects
Federal Acquisition Regulation
Procurement laws for specific types of projects
Traditional vs. alternative delivery methods
Public/private partnerships
Bidding on Federal Construction Projects
Understanding competitive bidding requirements
Reviewing bid package
Prequalification of bidders, bid bonding
Submitting bids
Sustainable Design and Construction in Federal Projects
Participating in the LEED certification process
Sourcing local materials
Sourcing sustainable materials
Reuse and recycling of construction materials
Contracting in Federal Projects
Design professional contracts and project management
• Professional design services contracts
• Construction manager contracts
Construction contracts — understanding key provisions
• Scope of work and changes
• Warranties, guarantees and indemnity
• Performance and payments
Construction Management Issues on Federal Construction Projects
Handling bond requirements and claims
• Payment bond law
• Performance bonds
Contractor disputes and damages
• Contractual damages provisions
• Statutory limitations and sovereign immunity
Changes, delays and payment claims
Subcontracting on public projects
Handling Ethical Issues in Government Construction Law
Ethical Issues in government construction law
• Conflicts of interest
• Gifts and favors
• Dealing with unknown conditions and project disputes
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 Non-HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU| Elective
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Administration)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow non-HSW coursework.*
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). Most other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 LU| Elective (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 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).
*This course is not approved in New York and other states which require HSW coursework.
Speakers
Olaide A. Banks
Principal Attorney at Banks & Associates, PLLC, Houston, TXMr. Banks focuses on meeting the needs of government and construction contractors throughout Texas. He is a trusted advisor for licensed professionals, CEOs and managers in construction firms, and government contractors. Mr. Banks was licensed as a CPA in 2003 and has more than 20 years of experience as a lead accountant and CFO for successful government contractors. He earned his B.B.A. degree with a double major in Accounting and Finance from the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, and secured his J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law. Mr. Banks is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He is a member of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Dr. John V. Dawson, PhD, AIA, AICP, LEED AP
Retired Associate Vice President for Administrative Operations at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, TXDr. Dawson is a subject matter expert on planning, programming, design, construction and contract management related to large public and private organizations and institutions nationwide. He 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 services, and planning and construction as well as environmental health and safety (EHS) for the “Island” campus. Dr. Dawson’s 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. He has also worked in 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. Dr. Dawson 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. He is a registered architect in the State of Texas and a certified city planner. Dr. Dawson 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.
Peter F. Lindborg
Founding partner of Lindborg & Mazor LLP, 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.
Eric O. Pempus, FAIA, Esq., NCARB
DesignPro Insurance Group-A Wichert Insurance AgencyMr. Pempus has been a risk manager for more than 18 years, with experience in architecture, engineering, land use, law and professional liability insurance, and a unique and well-rounded background in the construction industry. Prior to risk management, he had 25 years of experience in the practice of architecture and engineering, and as an adjunct professor teaching professional practice courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the last 35 years. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and AIA National Ethics Council 2021 chair, he has demonstrated his impact on architectural profession. He is a licensed architect, attorney and property and casualty insurance agent.
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: Federal Construction Project Administration and Management
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 7-hour course discusses several managerial and administrative processes and issues related to federal construction projects. The comprehensive course provides a detailed examination of applicable public procurement laws, the bidding process, contracting, sustainable design and construction, and management and ethical issues specific to federal construction projects and how to navigate them.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss Federal Acquisition Regulation and public procurement laws applicable to federal construction projects, the public/private partnerships, and traditional versus alternative delivery methods.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to review and analyze sustainable design and construction in federal construction projects, including participating in the LEED certification process, sourcing local and sustainable materials, and reusing and recycling construction material.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify construction management issues on federal projects and be able to handle bond requirements and claims, contractor disputes and damages, and changes, delays and payment claims.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to handle ethical issues that may arise in government construction law, including conflicts of interest, gifts and favors, and dealing with unknown conditions and project disputes.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the construction process
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/27/2025
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.