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Gearing Up for the New Year!

Construction Advisor Today (CAT) is getting ready for the new year and will resume its regular coverage of construction-related developments and insight next week. In the meantime, here are a few brief notes of interest from all three sections of CAT:

CPM Scheduling Conference Promises Comprehensive Education Program And Unique Networking Opportunities

In just a few short weeks, scheduling author and engineer Fredric L. Plotnick, Ph.D., Esq., P.E., will open his first annual Construction CPM Conference.  Starting Jan. 12 in Orlando, FL, this three day multi-track conference features construction management experts, consultants and vendors to explore all aspects of construction scheduling.  Tracks include best practices, claims support, earned value, case studies, training sessions and clinics.  Notable keynote speakers include Joel Koppelman and Dick Faris of Oracle Primavera, John Owen of Deltek Open Plan, and Irv Richter of Hill International.  Highlights of the event include an exhibit hall with multiple vendors of CPM software and on Saturday Jan. 15, a mock trial to understand the do's and don'ts of testifying as a schedule expert in a construction litigation case.  For more information, visit www.constructioncpm.com.

The 10 Most Commonly Overlooked Considerations in Preparing for an Epic Construction Arbitration Encounter

Exclusive Webinar:
Thursday, September 23, 2010

In a large, complex construction arbitration, there are a number of what seem to be obvious or mundane matters, mechanics and subtle nuances that are often disregarded. Parties to an arbitration can dramatically increase their effectiveness by taking these issues into account in preparing for an arbitration.  Randall L. Erickson, an experienced arbitrator, will address the 10 most commonly overlooked considerations, offering simple, but critically important tips to ensure a smooth-running and results-oriented arbitration. After attending this event, you will walk away with practical strategies which will radically enhance their likelihood of success in effectively arbitrating a large, complex construction case.  For additional registration details, click here.

Mitigate Risks of Building Green with Properly Executed Construction Contracts

WPL Publishing to Host Webinar:
Green Construction Contracts

90-minute webinar suited for architects, engineers, public and private owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and attorneys.

Green building is becoming the standard for the building environment. Studies predict a 900 percent worldwide growth in green-certified buildings by 2020. However, along with the many benefits of building green come new challenges and risks. The webinar, which is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2010, at 1:00 (EDT), will provide a clear picture of the new risks that green building brings and how they can be circumvented or shared among stakeholders. To register for “Green Construction Contracts,” visit http://tinyurl.com/36aonlr.

During the webinar, Bryan Jackson, a green and sustainable construction partner at Allen Matkins, will discuss various green risks that need to be properly managed and negotiated in green construction contracts. Among the other topics he will address are the following:

The Importance of "Putting It In Writing" In Design and Construction Contracts

While on vacation, I will not provide my typical commentary today but will resume my posting on Construction Advisor Today next week.  Meanwhile, I would like to share a report highlighting recent WPL Publishing webinars, presented by experts in the field of design and construction contracts, scheduling and weather planning.

Lien Clauses in Construction Contracts: Upcoming Webinar

Lien clauses in construction contracts can limit a company's rights and place a project in jeopardy before it even begins. The webinar is structured to help companies avoid these problems and protect their rights.

Webinar: Strategies for Weather Planning in Construction Schedules

When it comes to planning for predictable as well as unpredictable weather contingencies, construction contractors and project owners need to know how to beat Mother Nature at her own game, or at least work around her. Knowing how to schedule these factors in relationship to the critical path can be the difference between receiving a compensable delay versus a non-compensable time extension.

Weathering the Storm: Industry Leaders Discuss the Economic Stimulus Package and the Future of Construction

A cumulative D grade -- that’s the score the nation earned in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) annual Report Card for the Nation’s Infrastructure. With a projected $2.2 trillion worth of work needed over the next five years to bring the nation’s structural backbone up to passable levels, it’s no surprise that infrastructure was a key topic at McGraw Hill’s recent Construction Business Forum in Arlington, Va.

This third annual conference, “Embracing Change: The Impact of the New Administration on Construction,” offered a candid venue for project owners, contractors and association leaders to discuss the economic state of the construction industry, as well as the implications the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or ARRA, will have on the industry. Since President Obama signed the bill into law

Construction Advisor Today

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRWeb/ -- Today, WPL Publishing Co. (www.wpl.net) welcomes the launch of its new Beta Site Construction Advisor Today (www.constructionadvisortoday.com), a complimentary online news source that will share commentary and provide news and insight as it relates to legal construction, green building, project controls, building information modeling (BIM), scheduling and more.

“By leveraging the editorial excellence of Construction Claims Advisor, we believe Construction Advisor Today will become an important information service to organizations making increasingly larger bets – especially with the economic stimulus flow and fluctuations in the stock market,” said Paul Levin, President of WPL Publishing.