Laws for New Jersey Architects
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Agenda
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Day One: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
1:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (including a 15-min. break)
Day Two: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
1:00 – 5:20 pm EDT (including two 10-min. breaks
Laws for New Jersey Architects Day One
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 1:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (including a 15-min. break)
Understanding the Law of Professional Liability
Understanding common sources of professional liability claims
• Breach of contract
• Negligence
• Strict liability
• Misrepresentation
• Fraud
Litigating professional liability cases
Insurance coverage issues
Strategies for preventing professional liability claims
The Architect’s Standard of Care
Definitions
Review of cases
Builder’s set of drawings
Shop drawings
Satisfying permit requirements
Understanding the Law of Architectural Copyright
Determining what information is copyrightable
Understanding the benefits of architectural copyright
Preserving your copyrights and preventing infringement of others’ copyrights
Architects and Construction Liens
Eligibility – tier and timing
Project type
Format / filing / amendment
Scope
Duration
Enforcement
Discharge
Laws for New Jersey Architects Day Two
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 1:00 – 5:20 pm EDT (including two 10-min. breaks)
Overview of Contract Law for Architects
Understanding the basics of contract law
Standard forms of agreement
Negotiating contract terms
Contract documents and formation
Scope of services and changes
Risk allocation provisions
Making changes to contracts
Breach of contract
Dispute resolution
Complying with New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct
Ensuring competence
Complying with duty to report and cooperate
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Understanding responsibility for full disclosure
Preventing unauthorized practice
Understanding New Jersey Building Design Law & Design-Build
Joint committee: powers and duties
Classification of buildings and structures
Contracts for services: what you agree to do
Engineering systems designed by architects: what can architects do?
Violations
Overview of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode NJAC 5:23-6.1 et sec.
Purpose of the rehab subcode
Classifications of work
Basic and supplemental requirements
Change of use
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Credits
New Jersey Architects
7.0 HSW CE hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live webinar)
7.0 LU|HSW
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to New Jersey architects.
This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Courses approved by the AIA/CES qualify for New Jersey architects. Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
Because this course contains information specific to New Jersey, it is not eligible for New York architect continuing education credit. It may be accepted for continuing education credit in other states. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Steven Nudelman
Partner, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLPMr. Nudelman concentrates his practice in construction law. For over two decades he has represented members of the construction industry across a broad spectrum of matters. He has defended and asserted claims on behalf of owners, developers, condominium associations, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors and sureties involved in public and private construction projects throughout the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. More specifically, Mr. Nudelman has extensive experience handling claims related to payment disputes, construction, design and performance defects, errors and omissions/professional malpractice, code violations, delay and disruption, liens, bonds, public contracting and violations under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. He also maintains an active transactional practice, drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts for his clients with an emphasis on efficiency and practical results.
Charles A. Spitz
Owner, Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARBMr. Spitz earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas and a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from Rutgers University, and he is a graduate of the United States Naval War College. He is a registered architect in five states and specializes in providing forensic architecture and building diagnostic services as well as providing building code consulting services. Mr. Spitz is a former member and past president of the New Jersey State Board of Architects and has served on building code committees for AIA, NCARB, BOCA, ICC, AIA/New Jersey and several other national organizations. He is the chairman of the ICC Building Code Interpretations Committee, former member of the Board of Directors of the Building Seismic Safety Council and former member of the Board of Directors of the Consultative Council of the National Institute of Building Science.
AIA Info
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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: Laws for New Jersey Architects
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines a variety of legal concerns for New Jersey architects, including avoiding practices that lead to liability claims, exceeding the architect’s standard of care, design contracts, adhering to architect ethical standards, complying with rules of professional conduct, state building design law, building codes, construction liens, and copyright law.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the common sources of professional liability actions that betray the trust of, and duty to the client, including breach of contract, misrepresentation, negligence and fraud.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to adhere to ethical standards in construction to ensure the client will be treated fairly and not taken advantage of. This includes the practice of honesty, integrity, fair-dealing, quality assurance, and contract compliance.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with New Jersey rules of professional conduct to protect the interest and welfare of the client/project owner, including ensuring competence, avoiding conflicts of interest, taking responsibility for full disclosure and avoiding unauthorized practice.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss legal standards under contracts, how they impact clients and projects, and how they can facilitate efficient quality construction.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to discuss other matters of interest to architects, including complying with contract administration responsibilities, changes, determining project completion, and resolving disputes.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/10/2022
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.