Early Bird Rate: Member $1015 /Non-Member $1245 - AFTER 02/19/2016 Member $1215 /Non-Member $1445
SPECIAL OFFER: A professional liability Risk Management Credit of 10% is earned when you attend the ASCE continuing education seminar Liability of Engineers: How to Stay out of Trouble and purchase professional liability insurance from the ASCE Sponsored Program. The seminar must have been completed within the past 15 months. You must submit a Certificate of Attendance at the time of your application for coverage. At least one principal of the firm must submit a certificate for the firm to receive a credit. The maximum Risk Management Credit is 10% of your total premium.
INSTRUCTOR:
Peter Liloia III, Esq., A.M.ASCE
Great presenter! He is very knowledgeable and covered the topic perfectly. Jeffry Lovell, Lovell Engineering Associates, Valdosta, GA
Purpose and BackgroundThere 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.
Seminar Benefits and Learning Outcomes- 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.
Who Should Attend?- 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
Liability of EngineersEffect of Incomplete, Ambiguous or Incorrect Design Documents
Typical Construction Contract Terms: Meaning and Ramifications
How Fair Contracts Work for You/How Harsh Contracts Can Hurt You
Documentation and Why it is Critical
Dispute Resolution Options and Their Benefits Over Litigation
Hotel Information
Discounted hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. See discount deadline and rates below.
Important Details About Your Seminar
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(844) 482-8444
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ASCE Hotel Rate: $115 per night*
Hotel Cut-Off: 2/26/16
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(800) 624-4109
Click here for hotel reservation link
ASCE Hotel Rate:
Hotel Cut-Off: 2/26/16
*Rates are per room per night and do not include tax or a $14 daily resort fee. Rates are based on single/double occupancy.