Construction Law - Virtual Edition

Description

This interactive program provides construction professionals with a practical introduction to the legal issues that commonly arise throughout the life of a construction project. Designed with the day-to-day responsibilities of project teams in mind, the course explores how construction contracts, Texas statutes, and important court decisions can affect project risk, schedule, change management, and payment.

Through real-world examples and discussion, participants will learn to recognize common contractual and legal risks before they become larger project problems. The program emphasizes practical awareness—helping attendees understand what to look for in contract documents, when notice may be required, how delays and changes should be managed, and the basic steps contractors can take to protect their payment rights.

Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of key construction law concepts and practical strategies for identifying, avoiding, and managing risk on their projects.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of:

Contract Documents & Concealed Conditions

• Contractor responsibilities related to plans, specifications, and site conditions
• Key legal principles arising from Lonergan, Spearin, and MasTec
• The impact of Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 59

Delays & Extensions of Time

• Common grounds for schedule extensions
• Compensable versus non-compensable delays
• No-damages-for-delay provisions and Zachry
• Force majeure provisions and their potential application

Change Management

• Contractual notice requirements and the importance of timely notice
• Change order requirements and their legal and practical effects
• Risks associated with Construction Change Directives (CCDs)
• Key lessons from relevant Texas case law

Getting Paid: Lien & Bond Claim Overview

• Differences between payment protections on private and public projects
• Fundamentals of Texas lien requirements
• Fundamentals of payment bond claims
• Steps project teams can take to help preserve payment rights

Target Audience

This course is designed primarily for entry- to mid-level construction professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of the legal and contractual issues encountered in day-to-day project management, including:

• Project Administrators and Project Coordinators
• Project Engineers
• Assistant Project Managers
• Project Managers
• Assistant Superintendents and Superintendents
• Estimators and Preconstruction Professionals
• Other emerging construction professionals seeking a practical foundation in construction law

Presenters:

Denis Ducran, Peckar & Abramson, PC
Russell W. Smith, Cokinos|Young