Construction & Industrial Workforce Development Center

4935 E. Trent Ave. | Spokane, WA  99212 | Phone: (509) 535-0391 | Fax: (509) 535-3706

Contractor Fundamentals Series

Any successful project starts with a solid foundation. If your company is poised to grow to the next level, the CIWDC is offering a dynamic series to help you create a solid foundation to support your expansion. Our new 6-part Contractor Fundamentals Series covers these basic building blocks.

Contract Documents & Contractual Relationships

Presented by: Rich Campbell, Campbell, Bissell & Kirby, PLLC

Learn what you need to know about the "magic" paperwork that can make or break your project. Participants will learn the major differences between the tree main form contracts (AIA, AGC, EJDC) and "home grown" contracts. Time during this seminar will also be spent on learning tools to decipher key contract clauses which may have an important impact on your project. Attendees will also learn the different types of delivery methods common in construction and their pros and cons.

January 24, 2008 3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

Good Documentation Practices

Presented by: Jason Piskel, Dunn & Black, P.S.

Your shield against lawsuits; your sword to ensure payment. This seminar will cover what works, what comes up short, and how technology is changing record keeping in the field and in the office.

Good documentation leads to: Timeley negotiation of Change Orders Resolution to Disputes Proof of time delays and damages

February 7, 2008

3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

Bonding & Insurance Basics

Presented by: Judy Rapp, Wolf-Majeskey-Rapp, Inc.

Building the surety relationship and pro-active risk management. How to qualify for or increase your bonding capacity How to communicate effectively to your surety Balancing insurance costs with coverages Reviewing your contract exposures Steps for managing your risks

February 21, 2008

3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

Basics of Safety Plans

Presented by: Doug Lydig, Lydig Construction

Keep WISHA from your door and protect your bottom line. This introductory class will focus on the proper documentation related to specific safety plans that may be needed during the construction process and how it relates to Sate and Federal regulations. Focus will be on; when a written safety plan is required and for what tasks, as well as, what should be included and who completes it. How do you know the plan is effective in practice? Find out how a proper safety plan can protect your company from litigation. Templates for plans will be provided during class.

March 6, 2008

3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

Getting Paid

Presented by: Mike Bissell, Campbell, Bissell & Kirby, PLLC

Learn key strategies to ensure you get paid for the work you do. This seminar will take the participant through the critical contract clauses which bear on payment issues for contract work as well as changed or extra work claims. The attendees will discuss and learn techniques for claim recognition and preservation and the importance of preserving claims once identified. Methods of securing rights to getting paid will also be briefly discusses.

March 20, 2008

3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

Dealing with Subcontractors and Suppliers

Presented by: Jim Anderson, Burton Construction, Inc.

How to get the most from those that can make you look good or bad. Dealing with subcontractors and suppliers should be an enjoyable way to build important business relationships. However, most of us have "horror stories" from times when things didn't go so well. This class is designed to help you avoid the "horror stories." It will focus on ways to clearly communicate expectations in the three main elements of every project; scope, schedule and cost. The class will include many practical suggestions to help make your future dealings with subs and suppliers more enjoyable and profitable for everyone involved.

April 3, 2008

3:00 - 5:00pm

Location: Inland Northwest AGC 4935 E. Trent Ave.

Cost: AGC Members $25 Non-Members $40

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(509) 535-0391 | 4935 E. Trent Ave. | Spokane, WA 99212