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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Certified Payroll
DESCRIPTION:Certified payroll mistakes don’t just create paperwork issues—they can trigger audits\, payment delays\, and serious compliance findings on prevailing wage jobs. \nFollowing a highly attended Prevailing Wage Compliance seminar earlier this year\, we’re expanding on that discussion with a deeper\, more practical look at certified payroll. No prior attendance is required—this virtual session is designed to provide value whether or not you joined the previous seminar. \nThis practical online course walks contractors\, subcontractors\, and payroll staff through the complete process of preparing and submitting U.S. Department of Labor Form WH-347\, the certified payroll report required under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Participants will learn how to accurately complete every section of the form — from company and project setup through final certification — so their weekly submissions meet DOL Wage and Hour Division standards and withstand compliance review. \nKey Takeaways \n\nForm setup and sequencing: Correctly identify prime versus subcontractor status\, assign sequential Certified Payroll Numbers\, and apply the rules for skipping “no work” weeks.\nAccurate payroll detail: Record worker information\, labor classifications from the wage determination\, daily and weekly hours\, wage rates\, fringe credits\, cash-in-lieu payments\, gross and net pay for the project and across all work.\nFringe benefit reporting: Distinguish between fringe reduction credits and cash-in-lieu payments\, and properly document funded versus unfunded plans\, including when DOL approval is required.\nRegistered Apprentice compliance: Identify apprentices on Page 1 and disclose whether they are enrolled in a U.S. DOL (OA) or State Apprenticeship Agency (SSA) program using official apprenticeship documents.\nStatement of Compliance: Complete Page 2 certifications confirming payroll accuracy\, detail each worker’s hourly fringe credits\, and attest that employees received full earnings without unauthorized rebates or deductions.\n\nAttendees will receive a signed copy of The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\, by Nat Peniston. \nVIRTUAL EVENT: Register today. A link to join the webinar will be emailed to you the day before the event. \n\nPresenter:\n \nNat Peniston\, Vice President The Contractors Plan \nNat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance\, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author\, he has published numerous articles in the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Executive magazine and published the book\, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” \n  \nNat is a past chairman of the board of the Central Texas Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin\, TX\, with his wife and two daughters.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/deep-dive-into-certified-payroll/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20250220T141516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T124813Z
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SUMMARY:Common Sense Documentation to Cover Your A**
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will identify and discuss the key documentation practices a contractor should put in place to protect its interests\, minimize its risk of claims\, and to maximize its success when seeking additional time and compensation for changes\, delays\, and impacts. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify standard terms and conditions of a construction contract that require a contractor to document events on a project and provide notice;\nProvide simple standard form template language that can be used to satisfy contractual documentation requirements and avoid contractual pitfalls;\nDiscuss how standard construction project documentation tools can be best utilized to insulate a contractor from risk;\nDiscuss how a construction attorney views and uses project documentation to understand how standard documentation is utilized in the defense and prosecution of claims; and\,\nProvide practical guidance on how to effectively document events and circumstances that arise on a construction project to maximize a contractor’s chance of success in defending against and in prosecuting claims.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/common-sense-documentation-to-cover-your-a-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20250220T141754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T104637Z
UID:36392-1757493000-1757496600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Delays from Contract Negotiations To Claims
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide strategies for contractors to protect themselves against the impacts of delays and will identify practical steps that a contractor can take at various stages of a project\, from bid to close-out\, to increase the contractor’s chances of successfully obtaining additional time and compensation.  The strategies presented will include: \n\naddressing schedule requirements at the proposal stage and negotiating contract language to reduce the risk of cost impacts associated with material shortages\, force majeure\, changes\, unforeseen conditions\, delays cause by others\, and non-excusable delays attributable to the contractor;\ndocumentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and\,\nsuccessfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;\nPresent bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;\nIdentify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;\nProvide guidance on why and how certain standard contract language (i.e. “no damages for delay” clauses and liquidated damages clauses) should be modified in pre-contract negotiations;\nOutline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;\nIdentify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money; and\,\nProvide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dealing-with-delays-from-contract-negotiations-to-claims/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20250220T141234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T140605Z
UID:36384-1745483400-1745487000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Getting Paid: Legal Strategies to Protect the Right to Payment
DESCRIPTION:Description: This presentation will describe the legal\, practical\, and contractual measures contractors can take during bidding\, contracting\, performance\, and after completion to secure payment rights and enhance the likelihood that they will be promptly paid for the work.  Some of the topics that will be discussed include: \nUnderstanding and avoiding killer contract clauses related to payment rights.\nHow to preserve\, protect\, and employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies.\nTechniques for successful collection actions. \nLearning Objectives: \nTo understand strategies at every phase of a project to protect payment rights;\nTo understand and utilize contract provisions and language related to payment rights;\nTo be able to employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies; and\,\nTo obtain specific payment and contractual language to incorporate into bids and contracts for future projects. \nSeminar hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member \nHENDRICK PHILLIPS SALZMAN & SIEGEL\, P.C.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/getting-paid-legal-strategies-to-protect-the-right-to-payment-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240422T150901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T145844Z
UID:33078-1739262600-1739266200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Common Sense Documentation to Cover Your A**
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will identify and discuss the key documentation practices a contractor should put in place to protect its interests\, minimize its risk of claims\, and to maximize its success when seeking additional time and compensation for changes\, delays\, and impacts. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify standard terms and conditions of a construction contract that require a contractor to document events on a project and provide notice;\nProvide simple standard form template language that can be used to satisfy contractual documentation requirements and avoid contractual pitfalls;\nDiscuss how standard construction project documentation tools can be best utilized to insulate a contractor from risk;\nDiscuss how a construction attorney views and uses project documentation to understand how standard documentation is utilized in the defense and prosecution of claims; and\,\nProvide practical guidance on how to effectively document events and circumstances that arise on a construction project to maximize a contractor’s chance of success in defending against and in prosecuting claims.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/common-sense-documentation-to-cover-your-a/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240422T150626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T160616Z
UID:33074-1738657800-1738661400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Delays from Contract Negotiations To Claims
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide strategies for contractors to protect themselves against the impacts of delays and will identify practical steps that a contractor can take at various stages of a project\, from bid to close-out\, to increase the contractor’s chances of successfully obtaining additional time and compensation.  The strategies presented will include: \n\naddressing schedule requirements at the proposal stage and negotiating contract language to reduce the risk of cost impacts associated with material shortages\, force majeure\, changes\, unforeseen conditions\, delays cause by others\, and non-excusable delays attributable to the contractor;\ndocumentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and\,\nsuccessfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;\nPresent bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;\nIdentify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;\nProvide guidance on why and how certain standard contract language (i.e. “no damages for delay” clauses and liquidated damages clauses) should be modified in pre-contract negotiations;\nOutline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;\nIdentify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money; and\,\nProvide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/getting-paid-legal-strategies-to-protect-the-right-to-payment-2/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240422T151306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T212248Z
UID:33082-1733905800-1733909400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Getting Paid: Legal Strategies to Protect the Right to Payment
DESCRIPTION:Description: This presentation will describe the legal\, practical\, and contractual measures contractors can take during bidding\, contracting\, performance\, and after completion to secure payment rights and enhance the likelihood that they will be promptly paid for the work.  Some of the topics that will be discussed include: \nUnderstanding and avoiding killer contract clauses related to payment rights.\nHow to preserve\, protect\, and employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies.\nTechniques for successful collection actions. \nLearning Objectives: \nTo understand strategies at every phase of a project to protect payment rights;\nTo understand and utilize contract provisions and language related to payment rights;\nTo be able to employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies; and\,\nTo obtain specific payment and contractual language to incorporate into bids and contracts for future projects. \nSeminar hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member \nHENDRICK PHILLIPS SALZMAN & SIEGEL\, P.C.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/getting-paid-legal-strategies-to-protect-the-right-to-payment-3/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240411T191228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T131111Z
UID:32898-1717084800-1717092000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage: Davis Bacon Final Rule Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA and the Contractors Plan for a seminar on the Davis Bacon Final Rule on May 30th from 4pm-6pm.  The seminar presentation will be held from 4pm-5pm and afterwards attendees can join us for a networking and light refreshments and snacks from 5pm-6pm. \nIn this seminar we will cover: \n\nOverview of Major Changes and Their Impact\nRule making changes\nBest practices for submitting bids\nUnfunded benefits\nSelf-funded/Level-funded healthcare\nSubmitting requests to unfunded@dol.gov\nDefined Contribution Pension Plans (DCPPs)\nIdentifying the correct wage determination\nFringe benefit calculations\nOvertime\, holidays\, paid time off (PTO)\, and weekend work\nIncreases in wages over the life of the project\nProper documentation for an investigation or audit\nHow different funding sources trigger different prevailing wage obligations\nHow to maximize fringe benefit obligations\nWhen bona bide benefits must be annualized\n\nAttendees will receive a signed copy of The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\, by Nat Peniston. This seminar will be presented by Nat Peniston\, Vice President of The Contractors Plan. To learn more about Nat\, view his bio Nathanial Peniston BIO v6
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/prevailing-wage-davis-bacon-final-rule-seminar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240123T201516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T201516Z
UID:31988-1715760000-1715767200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Fear the Reader!
DESCRIPTION:Do you know that reputable general contractors and construction managers appreciate when subcontractors and suppliers take the time to review and understand contract terms before they’re signed?  Well-informed contracting parties make lasting construction partners.  Construction attorney and Chapter Board Member Bob Watson of Eastburn and Gray\, PC will walk you through key provisions in the construction documents he sees and works with on a daily basis\, as well as possible solutions to difficult problems which may arise.  Even if you cannot negotiate new terms\, you should understand what you’re signing and what to look out for as a project winds ahead.  Join us in our new Hazleton office for a worthwhile and informative walk-through of the good\, the bad and the ugly of common contract language. \nHosted by ABC Member Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray \n  \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dont-fear-the-reader/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240123T200511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T190625Z
UID:31981-1715673600-1715679000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:The Corporate Transparency Act:  What Companies Involved in Construction Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Transparency Act is a new law that imposes certain reporting obligations on newly formed domestic and foreign companies.  The beneficial ownership reporting will be made to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department (FinCEN) and be maintained in a registry.  While the purpose of the act is to assist the government in combating illegal activity\, the government is casting a wider net covering legally permissible and innocent conduct that\, if not done in compliance with this statute\, could get those same companies in trouble.  This program will explain what the new law does\, who is required to report under it\, and what needs to be reported.  With single purpose entities and new companies popping up in the construction industry all the time\, this is a can’t miss program to stay ahead of the curve. \n  \nThis seminar is hosted by ABC Member Josh Quinter with Offit Kurman\, PA
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-corporate-transparency-act-what-companies-involved-in-construction-need-to-know/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20231219T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T165644Z
UID:31617-1713355200-1713360600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Join Cohen Seglias for a lunch & learn on Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers & Supervisors.\n\n\n\nKey to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-supervisors/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240123T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T200933Z
UID:31985-1712736000-1712743200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Moneytalks!  The PA Mechanics’ Lien Law
DESCRIPTION:Understanding your rights under the PA Mechanics’ Lien Law can be the difference between getting paid or taking a hit on a project.  Preserving and acting upon your lien rights in a timely fashion is often the best way to move to the front of the payment line.  It is important to know what a lien claim is\, why mechanics’ liens are such an important tool in your box of payment rights\, and when it’s time to pull the trigger.  Construction attorney and Chapter Board Member Bob Watson of Eastburn and Gray\, PC will lead a lively discussion covering one of his favorite topics – mechanics’ lien claims and how to use them to improve your right to timely payment. \nHosted by ABC Member Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/moneytalks-the-pa-mechanics-lien-law/
LOCATION:ABC Northeast PA Office\, 2 East Broad Street\, Suite 300\, Hazelton\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20231214T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T170054Z
UID:31581-1710318600-1710322200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Delay: From Contract Negotiations to Claims
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide strategies for contractors to protect themselves against the impacts of delays and will identify practical steps that a contractor can take at various stages of a project\, from bid to close-out\, to increase the contractor’s chances of successfully obtaining additional time and compensation.  The strategies presented will include: \n\naddressing schedule requirements at the proposal stage and negotiating contract language to reduce the risk of cost impacts associated with material shortages\, force majeure\, changes\, unforeseen conditions\, delays cause by others\, and non-excusable delays attributable to the contractor;\ndocumentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and\,\nsuccessfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;\nPresent bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;\nIdentify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;\nProvide guidance on why and how certain standard contract language (i.e. “no damages for delay” clauses and liquidated damages clauses) should be modified in pre-contract negotiations;\nOutline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;\nIdentify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money; and\,\nProvide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dealing-with-delay-from-contract-negotiations-to-claims-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20240123T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T193459Z
UID:31978-1709798400-1709802000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Building a Plan for Proper Use of Artificial Intelligence in Construction
DESCRIPTION:The emergence of artificial intelligence in the business world is undeniable.  This includes the construction industry\, where it’s likely increased adoption will take place in the next several years.  While AI solves a lot of problems\, it also brings new risks and challenges that have to be confronted realistically.  Join us for this informative program that will help you start to navigate the impact of AI on your business. \nThis virtual seminar will be hosted by ABC Member Josh Quinter with Offit Kurman\, PA
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/building-a-plan-for-proper-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-construction/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20231214T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204623Z
UID:31577-1708504200-1708507800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Common Sense Documentation to Cover Your A**
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will identify and discuss the key documentation practices a contractor should put in place to protect its interests\, minimize its risk of claims\, and to maximize its success when seeking additional time and compensation for changes\, delays\, and impacts. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify standard terms and conditions of a construction contract that require a contractor to document events on a project and provide notice;\nProvide simple standard form template language that can be used to satisfy contractual documentation requirements and avoid contractual pitfalls;\nDiscuss how standard construction project documentation tools can be best utilized to insulate a contractor from risk;\nDiscuss how a construction attorney views and uses project documentation to understand how standard documentation is utilized in the defense and prosecution of claims; and\,\nProvide practical guidance on how to effectively document events and circumstances that arise on a construction project to maximize a contractor’s chance of success in defending against and in prosecuting claims.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/common-sense-documentation-to-cover-youre-a/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20230629T163526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163526Z
UID:30482-1696406400-1696411800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:A CHANGE IS GONNA COME – WHAT OSHA’S RECENT POLICY REVISIONS MAY MEAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION:Join Saul Ewing’s Michael Metz-Topodas for a discussion on OSHA’s Recent Policy Revisions. \n  \nAlthough OSHA’s targeted construction hazards remain largely unchanged—falls\, cave-ins\, struck-by\, electrocution—its enforcement mechanisms have undergone enhancement in the past few months. Between increased inspector hirings\, modifications to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program\, and revisions to OSHA’s “instance-by-instance” violation policy\, safety enforcement could take on new dimensions this year and beyond. Michael Metz-Topodas will break down all of these changes an engaging and illustrative presentation\, then take your questions so you can prepare for this new OSHA environment\, all without losing focus on safety’s paramount importance to any construction project.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/a-change-is-gonna-come-what-oshas-recent-policy-revisions-may-mean-for-the-construction-industry/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20230503T165053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T165310Z
UID:30251-1694680200-1694683800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Getting Paid: Legal Strategies to Protect the Right to Payment
DESCRIPTION:Description: This presentation will describe the legal\, practical\, and contractual measures contractors can take during bidding\, contracting\, performance\, and after completion to secure payment rights and enhance the likelihood that they will be promptly paid for the work.  Some of the topics that will be discussed include: \n\nUnderstanding and avoiding killer contract clauses related to payment rights.\nHow to preserve\, protect\, and employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies.\nTechniques for successful collection actions.\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nTo understand strategies at every phase of a project to protect payment rights;\nTo understand and utilize contract provisions and language related to payment rights;\nTo be able to employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies; and\,\nTo obtain specific payment and contractual language to incorporate into bids and contracts for future projects.\n\nSeminar hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member \nHENDRICK PHILLIPS SALZMAN & SIEGEL\, P.C.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/getting-paid-legal-strategies-to-protect-the-right-to-payment/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20230502T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T183536Z
UID:30202-1686645000-1686648600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Delay: From Contract Negotiations to Claims
DESCRIPTION:Description: The presentation will provide strategies for contractors to protect themselves against the impacts of delays and will identify practical steps that a contractor can take at various stages of a project\, from bid to close-out\, that will increase the contractor’s chances of successfully obtaining additional time and compensation.  The strategies presented will include: \n\naddressing schedule requirements at the proposal stage and negotiating contract language to reduce the risk of cost impacts associated with material shortages\, force majeure\, changes\, unforeseen conditions\, delays cause by others\, and non-excusable delays attributable to the contractor;\ndocumentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and\,\nsuccessfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;\nPresent bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;\nIdentify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;\nProvide guidance on why and how certain standard contract language (i.e. “no damages for delay” clauses and liquidated damages clauses) should be modified in pre-contract negotiations;\nOutline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;\nIdentify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money;\nProvide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion;\nPresent an overview of how a delay claim is properly developed\, supported\, and prosecuted to give the claim the best chance of success.\n\nThis seminar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member: \nHENDRICK PHILLIPS SALZMAN & SIEGEL\, P.C.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dealing-with-delay-from-contract-negotiations-to-claims/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20220511T195156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T195156Z
UID:27464-1666771200-1666778400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Lien Law Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Act 142 went into effect on January 1\, 2017 and Dramatically impacts the rights of PA Contractors\, Subcontractors\, and Suppliers who are interested in protecting\, preserving\, and filing mechanics lien claims on projects whose total value exceed $1.5 Million.  A new online Construction Notices Directory has been established in the state\, and all participants on a project will need to understand how to log in\, enter data and monitor job status. \nIf you don’t take part in this new directory\, you risk losing your lien rights. Lien rights can be your best opportunity to protect your right to payment! \nDon’t wait until it’s too late to learn these changes and how they will impact your business. \nAttend this seminar to learn about: \n-The changes which have gone into effect. \n-How these changes impact your rights. \n-How these changes impact your ability to file mechanics lien claims. \n-and Even see step-by-step learn how to navigate the new online Construction Notices Directory! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC \nRobert R. Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. \nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/lien-law-seminar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20220517T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T185406Z
UID:27506-1665576000-1665581400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers and Supervisors - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Experts from Cohen Seglias for a lunch & learn on Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers & Supervisors Lunch & Learn. \nKey to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-project-managers-and-supervisors-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20220511T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T194150Z
UID:27460-1664438400-1664445600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. In addition\, this seminar will cover many important contract provisions\, including indemnification; Pay-if-Paid clauses; provisions under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act\, and more! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC. \n\n\nRobert Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee.\n\n\n\nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts-5/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20220511T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T192938Z
UID:27452-1663057800-1663066800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Lawful Hiring While Navigating Salting Issues
DESCRIPTION:During this seminar\, we will address what employers can lawfully do when addressing their hiring needs while being confronted with potential salting issues. \nSeminar will be taught by ABC Member Marc Furman\, Cohen Seglias\, Pallas\, Greenhall & Furman PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/lawful-hiring-while-navigating-salting-issues-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20220216T135535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T135535Z
UID:26582-1651564800-1651572000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. In addition\, this seminar will cover many important contract provisions\, including indemnification; Pay-if-Paid clauses; provisions under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act\, and more! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC. \n\n\nRobert Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee.\n\n\n\nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts-4/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20211112T153317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T134937Z
UID:25823-1649750400-1649757600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Mechanics Lien Law
DESCRIPTION:Act 142 went into effect on January 1\, 2017 and Dramatically impacts the rights of PA Contractors\, Subcontractors\, and Suppliers who are interested in protecting\, preserving\, and filing mechanics lien claims on projects whose total value exceed $1.5 Million.  A new online Construction Notices Directory has been established in the state\, and all participants on a project will need to understand how to log in\, enter data and monitor job status. \nIf you don’t take part in this new directory\, you risk losing your lien rights. Lien rights can be your best opportunity to protect your right to payment! \nDon’t wait until it’s too late to learn these changes and how they will impact your business. \nAttend this seminar to learn about: \n-The changes which have gone into effect. \n-How these changes impact your rights. \n-How these changes impact your ability to file mechanics lien claims. \n-and Even see step-by-step learn how to navigate the new online Construction Notices Directory! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC \nRobert R. Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. \nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/mechanics-lien-law-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20211209T180556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T203602Z
UID:26037-1646296200-1646303400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Lawful Hiring While Navigating Salting Issues
DESCRIPTION:During this seminar\, we will address what employers can lawfully do when addressing their hiring needs while being confronted with potential salting issues. \nSeminar will be taught by ABC Member Marc Furman\, Cohen Seglias\, Pallas\, Greenhall & Furman PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/lawful-hiring-while-navigating-salting-issues/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Legal Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20211112T153040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T153040Z
UID:25820-1642579200-1642586400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. In addition\, this seminar will cover many important contract provisions\, including indemnification; Pay-if-Paid clauses; provisions under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act\, and more! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC. \n\n\nRobert Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee.\n\n\n\nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20210518T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T141039Z
UID:24927-1638864000-1638869400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Key to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-project-managers-and-supervisors/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Legal Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20211008T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162746Z
UID:25652-1634821200-1634824800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act \nJoin Nathaniel Peniston – Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc. on how to navigate the Davis Bacon Act. \nCompetition for prevailing wage jobs is fierce\, and some of the greatest challenges for open shop government contractors is ensuring compliance with numerous rules and regulations\nwhile ensuring profitability. Whether competing on projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or local prevailing wage ordinances\, contractors need to be well informed and have a\nteam of experts to ensure strict adherence to the rules.\n\nIn this Webinar\, industry expert Nat Peniston\, who literally “wrote the book” “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential\nKnowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\,” will review:\n-Where to find prevailing wage rates & how to understand them\n-Understanding how base wage and fringe obligations are best met\n-Submitting certified payrolls\n-Best practices in demonstrating compliance
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/prevailing-wage-101-navigating-the-davis-bacon-act-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20210504T185648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T135751Z
UID:24771-1631606400-1631613600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Mechanics Lien Law
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Member Bob Watson from Eastburn & Gray PC for a Mechanics Lien Law Seminar.\nAct 142 went into effect on January 1\, 2017 and Dramatically impacts the rights of PA Contractors\, Subcontractors\, and Suppliers who are interested in protecting\, preserving\, and filing mechanics lien claims on projects whose total value exceed $1.5 Million.  A new online Construction Notices Directory has been established in the state\, and all participants on a project will need to understand how to log in\, enter data and monitor job status.  \n\n\n \n\n\nIf you don’t take part in this new directory\, you risk losing your lien rights. Lien rights can be your best opportunity to protect your right to payment!\n\n\n \n\n\nDon’t wait until it’s too late to learn these changes and how they will impact your business.\n\n\n \n\n\nAttend this seminar to learn about:\n\n\n-The changes which have gone into effect.\n\n\n-How these changes impact your rights.\n\n\n-How these changes impact your ability to file mechanics lien claims.\n\n\n-and Even see step-by-step learn how to navigate the new online Construction Notices Directory!
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/mechanics-lien-law/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075932
CREATED:20210518T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T150854Z
UID:24939-1624267800-1624271400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OCIP/CCIP/SDI Seminar
DESCRIPTION:ABC Member Davis Bucco Makara & Dorsey & Construction Risk Partners will be hosting a seminar on Owner Controlled Insurance Program/Contractor Controlled Insurance Program/Subcontractor Default Insurance \nInsurance coverage is as essential as having qualified labor and equipment to perform a construction project.  Sometimes this insurance is offered through Owner Controlled or Contractor Controlled insurance Programs.  These can provide benefits but also anticipated risks for program participants.  This course will discuss the mechanic’s of these programs\, how they are managed\, and what legal risks they do and do not cover.  This course will also examine the growing use of Subcontractor Default Insurance as an alternative to bonding projects.  SDI can provide an important avenue of recovery when enrolled subcontractors default\, while also creating broader opportunities for non-bondable subcontractors to participate in larger projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/ocip-ccip-sdi-seminar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR