Agenda

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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Break
12:00 – 12:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
12:30 – 4:00 pm CDT


Construction Project Management Overview                          S. McEown
The parties, their interests and responsibilities:
• Owner, architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractors,
and material providers
The scope of work
The contract documents
The project

Construction by Owner or Separate Contractors                          R. Jezdimir
Owner’s rights
Mutual responsibility

Changes to the Work                          R. Jezdimir
Change orders and directives
Minor changes

Time and Schedule                          S. Martin
Progress and completion
Delays and extensions of time

Insurance and Bonds                         V. Pallaci
Contractor’s insurance
Owner’s insurance

Defects and Correction of Work,                          V. Pallaci
Miscellaneous Provisions
Uncovering of work and correction of work
Miscellaneous provisions

Payments and Completion                          W.M. Bryant
Contract sum, schedule of values
Applications for and certificates of payment
Progress payments
Final payment

Protection of People and Property                          W.M. Bryant
Safety precautions
Safety of persons and property

Breach of Contract, Claims and Disputes                          D. Fine
Termination or suspension of contract
Claims and disputes


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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 CE Hours (non-HSW)

AIA    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU| Elective

International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Administration)


Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in most states and 7.0 continuing education hours to architects  licensed in all states that accept 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). This course does not qualify for New York engineers or architects.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU| Elective (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Administration (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

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

Sara Abbott McEown

Attorney and Shareholder at Andrews Myers (Houston, TX)
Ms. McEown’s practice focuses on the transactional and dispute resolution aspects of construction law. She works with clients in all phases of the construction process with an emphasis on contract drafting and negotiation, dispute avoidance during construction, field management and administration, project close- out and dispute resolution. When litigation is unavoidable, Ms. McEown has over a decade of experience trying construction cases to verdict and through appeal, as well as resolving real estate and commercial business disputes. Her legal acumen is complemented by her field experience with a large commercial general contractor prior to law school. This distinctive combination allows her insight into the nuts and bolts of issues that arise before, during and after a project, and the intrinsic capability to support the project community – including general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and sureties – in all aspects of construction and development.

W. Matthew Bryant

Counsel with Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP

W. Matthew Bryant focuses his practice on construction law. He writes and negotiates construction contracts for private and public projects, representing participants including owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors. Mr. Bryant resolves construction project performance and payment disputes, including surety bond claims and mechanics lien claims. He also represents owners and contractors in litigation matters including defense and prosecution of breach of contract, warranty, and construction defect claims. Mr. Bryant has defended design professionals against claims of professional negligence. He has written and spoken on many construction-related topics, including contract negotiation, public construction, and licensure of construction professionals. Among other organizations, he is a member of the Steering Committee of the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Division 7 for Insurance, Surety, and Liens.

David L. Fine

Partner at Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP, in Worchester, MA

Mr. Fine represents and counsels clients in the construction industry, including owners and developers, general contractors and construction managers, specialty trade contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. He represents clients in adverse proceedings such as litigation and arbitration, and he consults regarding risk management, contract preparation and negotiation, and general business advice. Mr. Fine is the chair of his firm’s Construction Law Group and the president of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Massachusetts. He holds several leadership positions in local, regional and national construction trade and bar organizations. Mr. Fine was named a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine and Law & Politics in 2017 and 2018, and he was named a Massachusetts “Rising Star” for several years prior. 

Ryan Jezdimir

Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLC

Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLC, Detroit
Mr. Jezdimir focuses his practice on construction law and litigation. He has counseled clients at all stages of a construction project–from bid to the final payment. He has prosecuted and defended against substantial extra compensation claims, obtained a multimillion dollar jury verdict against a developer for fraud, and argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Mr. Jezdimir is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry. He has been selected for inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and as a top construction litigator by the magazine, DBusiness.

Stanley A. Martin

Owner of Commonsense Construction Law LLC, in Boston, MA.

Mr. Martin’s practice focuses on the construction industry, particularly in the areas of contract negotiation, procurement, project performance and claims, arbitration and litigation. He has conducted more than 100 construction-related trials. Mr. Martin is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and has been an active member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and AGC of Massachusetts for 20 years. He has served as a lecturer on construction law at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and at Northeastern University.

Vincent T. Pallaci, Esq.

Managing Member of Kushnick Pallaci PLLC in Bohemia, NY

Mr. Pallaci is the firm’s managing member and focuses his practice on complex construction, business and insurance litigation. He represents general contractors, developers, subcontractors, owners, construction managers, architects and engineers in a wide variety of disputes including defective construction, excavation and property damage litigation, delay, scope of work disputes, mechanic’s lien foreclosure and defense, defense of OSHA violations, ECB violations, construction license agreements, labor law claims and employment claims. Mr. Pallaci has successfully represented clients in arbitration and mediation as well as in state and federal litigation. His clients have ranged from small locally owned businesses to nationally and internationally known members of the Fortune 1000 and S&P 500. Mr. Pallaci is a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America, holds the highest possible “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale Hubble, is recognized as a “Top Construction Attorney” by AVVO and has been recognized as a “rising star” by Super Lawyers magazine every year since 2012. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Pallaci is a former chair of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee and has lectured and written more than 100 articles on construction law topics, including strategies for mitigating and avoiding loss and effective payment recovery options.

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: Managing Construction with AIA Document A201: General Conditions

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the purpose and function of the AIA Document A201, including the relationship of the and responsibilities of the parties to the contract/project and the HSW of the owners, occupants, and general public.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify who is authorized to do work on construction sites, and will be able to describe the rights and responsibilities of participants, enabling them to work more cooperatively with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other design professionals.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe the process for modifying the scope of work on a project, and will be able to execute and respond to change orders, reducing confusion and conflicts and facilitating the timely completion of ordered work.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to use the procedures in the General Conditions document to uncover construction defects and substandard work, and will be able to facilitate the correction of unsatisfactory work.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to put safety precautions into place to protect the safety of persons and property during the construction process.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|Elective

Prerequisites: Experience with construction contracts and administration

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 05/14/2024

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.