Contracts and Bond Forms Workshop

• Overview
• Workshop Schedule
• Faculty Information
• Register Online NASBP Members/Affiliates/Associates
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• Hotel Information
• CE Information

Overview

This intensive workshop, developed in collaboration with the law firm of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP, will cover the essential risk provisions in construction contracts and bond forms and will offer practical insights into identifying and addressing problematic language.  Understanding the pitfalls and associated risks of ambiguous or unfavorable conditions in construction contracts and bond forms is a crucial risk management priority for contractors and their surety advisors.  This workshop is certified to provide participants with Continuing Education (CE) credit and should be part of everyone’s training plan.

Contract topics will include:

• Site Condition Disclaimers

• Indemnity Obligations

• Default Terms and Remedies

• Extended Warranties

• No-Damage-For-Delay

• Subcontractor Default

Bond Form topics will include:

• Miller Act Issues & Anti-Waiver Language

• Declarations of Default Procedures

• Conditions Precedent to Surety’s Step-In Obligation

• Warranty and Long Term Performance Liability

• Liability Under Design-Build and Alternative Project Delivery Forms

Registration


NASBP Member/Affiliate/Associates fee - $895 

Non-Member fee - $1,990

Group discounts available, contact Ann Latham at alatham@nasbp.org for more information.

The registration fee includes all workshop materials, including a copy of the book Common Sense Construction Law, Fourth Edition.

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Faculty

Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr. is a Senior Partner for Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.  He graduated cum laude from Harvard University and graduated from the University Of Virginia School of Law.  Tom has extensive government and construction contract experience on the spectrum of issues involving bidding, changes, differing site conditions, delays, and terminations.   

 
Eric L. Nelson is a partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock and practices in the area of construction law and government contracts. Eric’s practice primarily involves dispute resolution of construction-related claims for public and private projects.  Eric has trial experience in federal and state courts and before the various government boards of contract appeals.  In addition to dispute resolution, Mr. Nelson has assisted clients in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.

Steven Nelson

Gene Rash is a partner in the Charlotte office of Smith, Currie & Hancock. Gene has handled a variety of construction claims and disputes involving such projects as office buildings, high-rise towers, hotels, laboratories, waste treatment facilities, shopping centers, and healthcare projects.  Gene has also handled matters involving public project claims and mold litigation.   Prior to beginning his law practice, Gene had experience as a project engineer and a project manager for a regional general contractor.

Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX  75207
(214) 651-1234

To make reservations, contact the Hyatt Regency Dallas at (214) 651-1234 Group Name: NASBP Meeting

Workshop Cancellation Policy

All cancellations or substitutions must be made in writing.  For a full refund, a written cancellation must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start of the workshop.  Cancellations received between 15 – 29 calendar days prior to the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund.  Cancellations received in less than 15 calendar days prior to the workshop are not eligible for refunds.

When canceling a registration paid for by credit card, all refunds will be issued by check only, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund.

Questions?

Please call NASBP Professional Development at 202-686-3700 or email prodev@nasbp.org