The topic of water intrusion and other construction defects and the hazards they pose are nothing new. Moisture penetration has long been a problem for residential buildings. What is new is the staggering cost of remediation and litigation. This conference brings together experts who will examine the potential liability of water intrusion and other construction defects and ways to minimize the risk and liability. It’s all here!
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Contractors/Subcontractors
Insurance Professionals
Project Managers
Property Owners & Managers
Real Estate Professionals
Engineers & Consultants
Design Professionals
Friday, Dec. 9, 2005
| 8:50 | Introduction and Opening Remarks |
Chism Thiel McCafferty Campbell & Steinmark PLLC
| 9:00 | Construction Defects and Water Intrusion In Walls: Understanding What Really Goes On |
Main Problems Caused by Water Intrusion into Siding and Other Residential Wall Components; Major Types of Construction Defects that Lead to Water Penetration; Methods for Eliminating Water Intrusion and the Resultant Damage; Ways to Limit Liability in Wall Construction
Private Consulting Engineer & Prof. Emeritus, PSU
| 10:30 | The Owner’s Perspective on Construction Defects |
Chism Thiel McCafferty Campbell & Steinmark PLLC
| 11:15 | The Contractor’s Perspective on Construction Defects |
Stanislaw Ashbaugh
| 1:00 | Pursuing Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects |
Common Pitfalls for Construction Coverage
Foster Pepper PLLC
| 1:45 | Defending the Developer/Contractor Under an Insurer Reservation of Rights |
Jager Law Office PLLC
| 2:45 | Taking the Right Precautions Before the Project ~ The Role of the Risk Manager |
Emerging Products in Risk Management
Thorne Risk Management Consulting, Inc.
| 3:30 | Taking the Right Precautions During the Project ~ The Role of the Construction Manager |
Construction Dispute Resolution, Inc.
| 4:15 | Making or Breaking Your Defect Case ~ Arbitrator/Mediator Perspective |
Christopher J. Soelling PLLC
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Members of the Faculty
Steven J. Jager, Program Chair, is the owner and lead attorney of Jager Law Office PLLC, where his practice emphasizes defense of construction site claims including building defects, person¬al injury, economic and delay claims. He also represents clients involving extensive property damage claims, product liability and general liability.
Randal S. Thiel, Program Chair, is a member at Chism Thiel McCafferty Campbell & Steinmark PLLC, where his practice is devoted to construction and commercial litigation. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved in public and private construction projects. He regularly conducts seminars and presentations to industry trade groups on a variety of construction-related topics.
Thomas F. Ahearne is a member with Foster Pepper PLLC, where he is the chair of his firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group. He represents policyholders, with substantial ex-perience in securing coverage for building owners, condomini¬um associations, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in construction defect and water intrusion disputes.
Mark Rosencrantz, of Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, focuses his
practice on construction-related disputes and intellectual property
litigation and counseling. He has assisted clients in protesting
the awarding of competitively bid projects. He has represented
clients in matters concerning misappropriation of plans and
confidential information.
Michael P. Showalter is president and owner of Construction Dispute Resolution, Inc. His company works to resolve construction disputes through mediation, arbitration, fact-finding and expert consulting. His work includes construction defect issues, personal injury cases, insurance claims defense, and building envelope analysis.
Christopher J. Soelling, of Christopher J. Soelling PLLC, is a full-time mediator and arbitrator with firsthand experience both prosecuting and defending construction claims.
J. Kay Thorne, CPCU is principal of Thorne Risk Management
Consulting, Inc. He is a licensed insurance agent and broker in
WA, AK and CA, and has been involved in the insurance industry
for over 36 years. He has provided expert witness and consulting
services for policyholders and insurance companies on a variety
of insurance related matters and has experience and expertise
in claim handling, claim management and litigation management
on a wide variety of large complex insurance claims.
George Tsongas PhD, PE, is a private consulting engineer and a Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University. He is a building scientist
specializing in water movement and construction defects in buildings with emphasis on moisture, mold, and rot
problems. He has inspected over 10,000 dwelling units for siding, wall, roof, floor, and indoor moisture problems over the last 30 years and regularly acts as an expert witness in legal cases involving a wide variety of moisture problems in residences.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Washington State Bar Association
Approved for 6.5 General CLE Credits
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing, Real Estate Division
7.0 Clock Hours
State of Washington, Office of the Insurance Commissioner
7.0 Credit Hours
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration |
$395.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$370.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$325.00 |
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| New Associate |
$260.00 |
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| Student |
$197.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$405.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$405.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 12/2/2005.
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| Washington State Convention Center |
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800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
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| Phone: 206-694-5000 |
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