Great presenter! He is very knowledgeable and covered the topic perfectly. Jeffry Lovell, Lovell Engineering Associates, Valdosta, GA

There has been an expansion over the years of the liability of engineers for design, job site inspection, safety and contract administration. This course will cover the responsibilities and liabilities of engineers, both contractually and from case law. It will provide an understanding of the interrelationships between engineers, owners and contractors on a project, and the contract and legal principles which apply thereto. You will learn how to properly document the job and why it is essential. You will learn how to head off problems by using the right contract language, including clean and fair terms. Advice will be given on actions to take during the design phase and the construction phase which will minimize problems, and how to effectively resolve disputes that inevitably surface. The seminar will be presented in an informal, interactive style, using real life examples. Participants will be given practical, hands-on advice and guidance on how to best conduct themselves and thus, avoid trouble.

• Understand the responsibilities and liabilities of engineers, owners, and contractors
• Eliminate problems up front by using the right language and procedures in the contract and specification
• Learn how to properly document the job and why this is crucial
• Learn about negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and why they are good alternatives to court
• Discover what preemptive actions should be taken to reduce and eliminate liability issues and avoid problems down the road

Case studies, real-life examples, and class exercises will be used to assess achievement of learning outcomes.

• Consulting Engineers
• Field Engineers and Superintendents
• Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Government Agencies and Public Owners
• Private Owners and Developers
• Construction Managers
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Architects
• Attorneys

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Engineer's Warranty to Contractor Re: Adequacy of Design

• Design
• Inspection and Contract Administration
• Means and Methods; Safety
• Shop Drawing Approval
• Actions Engineers Can Take to Minimize Exposure

• Impact on Project and to contractor
• Consequences to Engineer
• Ways to Reduce Claims and Mitigate Impact

Typical Construction Contract Terms: Meaning and Ramifications

How Fair Contracts Work for You/How Harsh Contracts Can Hurt You

• Site Investigation/Subsurface Conditions
• No Damage for Delay
• Indemnification
• Notice of Claim
• Design Professional Attempts to Absolve Himself From Liability For His Own Mistakes