Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Construction Super Conference 2014

Why Should You Attend This Construction Super Conference 2014?

The Construction Super Conference, now in its 29th year, is recognized as the preeminent construction conference developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work in any of the legal and commercial construction markets.  Impactful plenary sessions and compelling panel discussions from top legal, consulting, and leaders of construction companies bring to the forefront challenging issues and new insights into the legal, business, and economic challenges and opportunities in today’s construction industry.  Participants will walk away with invaluable information and resources to assist them in meeting today’s challenges. 

The conference will showcase many notable and expert in-house and outside construction counselors and consultants who will take up the many challenges of advising construction industry participants in a challenging economy.

The program design of the conference allows ample opportunity to meet and network with representatives from the leading construction firms and the industry’s top construction attorneys.

Who Should Attend This Construction Super Conference 2014?

The Construction Super Conference’s participants represents all segments of the construction industry: Construction Owners, Senior Executives, General Counsel, and Construction Attorneys including In-House Counsel and contracted lawyers and consultants from global construction companies and law firms as well as design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers and sureties.

At the Construction Super Conference 2014, you will have the opportunity to attend information sessions such as:

A Guy With a Badge Wants to Talk to You!

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the unique legal risks and responsibilities when confronted with a search warrant.
• Understand the proper responses to the presence of investigators at a project site, with or without a warrant.
• Understand the strategies that must be considered in responding to such circumstances.

A 360-Degree View of the Construction Industry and How the Legal Industry Can Best Serve the Industry

Upon completion of this session attendees will be able to:

• Determine what are most important trends that are top of mind for various stakeholders representing general contractors, design-builders, and owners.
• Determine what are the disconnects between how industry practitioners need to be served and how the legal professional serves them.
• Learn how industry professionals potentially misuse the services of legal professionals to the determinant of everyone.

Retooling Arbitration for Mega Project Construction Claims

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Construct a better arbitration clause and utilize the preliminary management hearing to minimize pre-hearing, evidentiary hearing and post-hearing issues.
• Optimize the arbitrator selection process for mega project claims, especially when multi-state or international parties are involved.
• Work with the arbitrator(s) to set realistic timelines and address what it takes to ensure compliance.

Is That Really Proof of Delay? Critical Path Method Analyses Versus the Insurgents

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify what additional, non-CPM methodologies are currently being used to manage work and their viability in quantifying and proving delay.
• Understand the benefits and shortcomings of critical path analyses as compared to various non-CPM techniques.
• Understand the foundational elements necessary to prove delay and how specifications, project considerations, and precedents set by board and court decisions should affect the methodology selection.

The Role of Insurance From Project Commencement to Completion on Complex Commercial and Public Projects

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the challenges that are presented by complex and large infrastructure projects with respect to identifying and procuring the appropriate insurance coverage.
• Work with their broker and insurance carrier to determine the best coverage for their project and cooperatively address issues as they arise.
• Explain the benefits provided by their coverage and how to effectively work with their carrier to maximize those benefits when problems arise.

Syllabus

Monday, Dec. 1, late afternoon:

• Attendees arrive / Conference registration

Monday, Dec. 1, evening:

• Networking and Welcome Reception

Tuesday, Dec. 2:

• Keynote Addresses, Educational Sessions, Networking Breaks and Reception

Wednesday, Dec. 3, morning to early afternoon:

• Breakfast, Keynote Addresses, Educational Sessions, Networking Breaksn

Wednesday, Dec. 3, afternoon:

• Conference concludes