#1: Secrets to Preparing a Winning Proposal
Thursday, March 3, 2022
In today’s market, the smallest detail can dictate the award of a contract. With most construction projects being awarded on the basis of a best value determination, the lowest bid is no longer guaranteed to win the contract.
During this session:
1. You will learn how to perform a critical review of the solicitation and how to organize and put together a technical proposal;
2. You will gain valuable tips and guidance for preparing a winning proposal on public procurements and commercial projects; and
3. You will enhance your ability to approach solicitations critically and present your proposals in the light most favorable to you.
Presenters:
Michael A. Branca, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
#2: Killer Contract Clauses
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
This presentation will focus on ten of the most common construction contract clauses that contractors should be aware of.
During this session:
1. You will learn how to protect yourself during contract negotiations and project performance with regard to these ten construction clauses;
2. You will gain valuable insight on the trends and themes with regard to these clauses as well as general rules and current developments; and
3. You will enhance your negotiation skills and ability to recognize contract language that could be detrimental to your success.
Presenters:
Adrian L. Bastianelli, III, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Michael A. Branca, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
#3: How to Prepare a Claim that Will Maximize Your Recovery and Minimize Your Costs and Recovery Time
Thursday, May 10, 2022
Most claims miss the mark and often make the owner mad because they are overstated or lack support, and ultimately invite a counter claim or litigation.
During this session:
1. You will learn how to draft the claim and navigate the claims process so you can maximize your recovery and minimize your costs and time to recovery;
2. You will gain valuable insight into the claims process, including notable notice provisions; and
3. You will enhance your ability to recognize when the claims process has been triggered and how best to proceed.
Presenters:
Lori A. Lange, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
#4: Navigating the Impact and Negotiating for the Future – Labor and Material Escalation
Thursday, August 25, 2022
One of the most volatile issues facing contractors today is how to protect themselves against and recover for unexpected, rampaging material and labor escalation. Not only are contractors learning to navigate these impacts on current projects, but contractors are also negotiating future contracts to shift the risk of labor and material escalation. During this session:
- You will learn about force majeure and price escalation clauses, including what they are, how they work, and their impact on a project;
- You will gain valuable insight into how these clauses shift in different types of contracts; and
- You will enhance your ability to navigate these clauses on current projects and negotiate more favorable clauses in the future.
Presenters:
Michael A. Branca, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
# 5: Bonding and Insurance – Risk Management Considerations
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Some of the top risks that a project might encounter can be offset by bonds and insurance.
During this session:
1. You will learn about construction insurance and bond requirements;
2. You will gain valuable insight into contractual risk transfer, as well as the use and function of payment and performance bonds and bond claims; and
3. You will enhance your skills to analyze and understand insurance and bonds and the risks they cover.
Presenters:
Michael C. Zisa, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
#6: The World is a New Place: New Laws, Regulations, Pandemics, Escalation, Manpower and Material Shortages, Public Money, and More Have Changed the Construction Industry
Thursday, October 27, 2022
This presentation will provide an overview of new and noteworthy laws, legislation, and regulations impacting the construction industry today. In addition, over the past year we have experienced unprecedented events that have greatly impacted the construction industry.
During this session:
1. You will learn about how to avoid the impacts from some of these unprecedented situations, such as COVID-19 issues, material price escalations, vaccine mandates, material shortages, and manpower issues and how to collect some of the costs;
2. You will gain valuable insight into new laws and regulations affecting the construction industry; and
3. You will enhance your ability to adapt to new regulations and laws impacting your project.
Presenters:
Michael C. Zisa, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Jennifer L. Harris, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.