Construction Industry Forum American Bar Association

On November 5, 2004, the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry will present, in five hub cities across the country, Fundamentals of Construction Law—Learn the Basics from the Pros. Taught by leading construction lawyers in each locale, this program presents a unique opportunity for new construction lawyers, or experienced lawyers who occasionally encounter construction law, to learn the essentials from those who practice it daily at its highest levels. This low-cost, conveniently located program provides an excellent way for firms of all sizes to provide an exceptional training opportunity to their lawyers. Tuition of just $195 includes the Fundamentals of Construction Law book (retail value $120), plus lunch and a full day of instruction.

Baltimore, MD Charlotte, NC New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Minneapolis, MN

Program Schedule Fundamentals Program-November 5, 2004

8:00-8:10 a.m.	Introduction
8:10-8:55 a.m.	The Players - Their Interests and Their Rights I Owner and Architects
8:55-9:40 a.m.	The Players - Their Interests And Their Rights II General Contractor and Subcontractors
9:40-9:50 a.m.	Break
9:50-10:05 a.m.	Anatomy of a Construction Project (overview)
10:05-10:25 a.m.	A. Delivery Systems
10:25-10:45 a.m.	B. Bidding Process
10:45-11:30 a.m.	C. The Construction Contract Notice to Proceed Form Contracts *Subcontracts & Purchase Orders
11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon	D. Schedules and Time of Performance
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:00-1:30 p.m.	E. Changes and Differing Site Conditions
1:30-2:00 p.m.	F. Termination
2:00-2:30:p.m.	G. Job Completion and Payment Issues
2:30-2:40 p.m.	Break
2:40-3:40 p.m.	Insurance and Bonds
3:40-4:25 p.m.	Dispute Resolution and Remedies
4:25-4:55 p.m.	Statutes Affecting Construction
4:55-5:15 p.m.	Program Wrap-Up (Q&A)

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