Course Description
San Francisco, CA
Don't lose valuable time and money - find out how to improve your project management skills.
Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and get the critical information and updates you need to succeed on your next project, even in today's tough economy.
Whether you're new to the profession or very experienced, this seminar is your key to a better managed project - and a better bottom line. You simply can't afford to miss this opportunity - register today.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice
presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects,
contractors, subcontractors, accountants and developers.
Benefits for You
- Discover key risk management strategies you can use immediately
- Sidestep common pitfalls by using project controls to your advantage
- Tips on using documentation to manage - and prevent - construction claims
- Avoid headaches related to confusing project delivery options - what works best for you
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe project delivery systems.
- You will be able to discuss the procurement process.
- You will be able to explain risk and risk management.
- You will be able to review project close-out for construction managers.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Project Goals and Project Delivery Systems |
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— John M. Donley and Mark J. Rice |
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- When Is the Project Manager Hired or Assigned to the Project?
- Delivery Systems: Traditional or Integrated
- Traditional: After the Design and Constructability Review
- Integrated: Early, at the Same Time as the Project Architect. PM Serves in Design-Assist Re: Cost and Materials
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Project Controls |
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— John M. Donley and Mark J. Rice |
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- Traditional Time, Cost and Quality Controls
- Integrated: Management Tools During Design and Construction
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10:00 AM - 10:10 AM |
Break |
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10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
Procurement Processes |
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— John M. Donley and Mark J. Rice |
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- Traditional Bidding Procedures
- Design Completeness
- Prequalification of Bidders
- Addendums; Add Alternates
- PreBid Meeting; Bid Protests
- Integrated Procurement
- Best Value Qualification Reviewed, ShortListed Cost Proposals Reviewed
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Leadership Approaches |
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— Mark J. Rice |
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- Traditional: Contractual Enforcement
- Integrated: Cooperative Leadership Based on Buy-in
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:00 PM - 1:40 PM |
Scheduling 101 |
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— John M. Donley |
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- Traditional: Scope, Activities, Sequence and Criticality
- Integrated: Last Planner Style Means More Communication and Early Schedule Development
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1:40 PM - 3:45 PM |
Risk and Risk Management |
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(Break 2:45 PM - 2:55 PM) |
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— Mark J. Rice |
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- Traditional Risk Management
- Integrated: Risk Sharing Agreements, Decision Tree, DRB
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
Project Close-out for Construction Managers |
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— John M. Donley |
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- Traditional: Release of Retention, Substantial Completion, Punch List, Final Payment
- Integrated
- Commissioning Program Starting at Substantial Completion
- Retention Policies, Final Punch List, Distribution of Risk Pool, Final Payment
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Sacramento, CA
Don't lose valuable time and money - find out how to improve your project management skills.
Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and get the critical information and updates you need to succeed on your next project.
Whether you're new to the profession or very experienced, this seminar is your key to a better managed project - and a better bottom line. You simply can't afford to miss this opportunity - register today.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice
presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects,
contractors, subcontractors, accountants and developers.
Benefits for You
- Minimize your risk by understanding the nuts and bolts of construction contracts
- Cover current trends in construction management - including BIM, 3-D and IPM
- Tips on managing construction claims, from pre-claim to resolution
- Reduce headaches by getting need-to-know strategies for dealing with change orders
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe project delivery methods and relationships of parties.
- You will be able to discuss the concepts of complex changes in the means and methods of construction.
- You will be able to explain current trends in construction management.
- You will be able to review how to manage construction claims.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Construction Contracts and Contract Language |
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— Chris A. McCandless, Esq. |
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- Contracts 101
- Overview of Project Delivery Methods and Relationships of Parties
- Public vs. Private Construction Contracts
- Defining the Contract Documents
- Form Contracts (e.g., AIA and AGC)
- Drafting / Reviewing Construction Contract Language
- Subcontracts - Common Issues to Consider
- Special Requirements for Residential/Home Improvement Contracts
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9:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Proving and Pricing Complex Changes in the Means and Methods of Construction |
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(Break 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM) |
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— Mark B. Berry |
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- The Different Types of Changes
- Why It Is Vital to Recognize a Change in Means and Methods
- Notice Actual and Constructive Changes
- The Pros and Cons of Cost Calculation Methods
- Methods to Handle Complex Impact Changes
- Awareness of Amelco and Opinski in Managing the Project
- The Contract Change Provisions and How to Use Them
- Identify the Intention of the Schedules
- Important Documentation to Keep
- Training Your Personnel to Recognize and Manage the Change
- Using the Contract Requirements
- Graphics to Simplify and Prove the Means and Methods Change
- Damage Calculation
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM |
Current Trends in Construction Management |
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— Mark J. Rice |
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- BIM
- Digital Fabrication Using 3-D Drawings
- Intergrated Project Management
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Prevailing Wage Obligations on Public Works Projects |
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— Bryan Berthiaume |
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- What Constitutes a Public Works Project
- Who Is Covered by Prevailing Wage Laws
- How Is the Prevailing Wage Determined
- What Must Contractors Do to Comply With Prevailing Wage Obligations
- What Are the Responsibilities of the Awarding Agency on a Public Works Project
- Overtime Requirements
- Apprenticeship Requirements
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3:00 PM - 3:10 PM |
Break |
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3:10 PM - 3:50 PM |
Project Construction Claims |
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— William L. Porter, Esq. |
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- Mandatory Pre-Claim Paperwork and Process
- Managing Claim Procedures During the Project
- Post Project Claims Deadlines and Procedures
- Coordinating With and Preparing Legal Counsel
- Post-Project Claims Resolution Legal Process
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3:50 PM - 4:30 PM |
Tips for Construction Creditors |
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— William L. Porter, Esq. |
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- Favorable Use of Written Confirmation
- Following the Dispute Resolution Procedures
- Importance of Calendaring Deadlines
- Avoiding Waiving Claim Rights
- Proceeding Without Legal Counsel
- Documentation – A Key to Success
- The Importance of Experience and Instinct
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