Construction and design defects continue to plague our court and arbitration systems, resulting in heavy losses for owners, designers, contractors and the insurance industry. Some companies are changing how (and whether) they conduct business in certain markets, such as the condominium market. For all companies, the standard assumptions for risk transfer and insurance coverage are no longer applicable, and the new playing field is changing rapidly.
This seminar will focus on the latest developments and evolving solutions to construction defect problems. Our panel includes experts in building science (preventive and forensic), insurance (brokerage and claims analysis), and lawyers (for both plaintiffs and defendants). Attending this seminar will help keep you on the cutting edge of the construction industry’s most pervasive dilemmas.
Thank you to the Seminar Sponsor
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Be sure to check out the Exhibit sponsored by Forensic Building Consultants.
Seminar Sponsor:
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Contractors/Subcontractors
Insurance Professionals
Project Managers
Property Owners & Managers
Real Estate Professionals
Engineers & Consultants
Design Professionals
Friday, Apr. 2, 2010
| 8:45 | Introduction and Opening Remarks |
Stoel Rives LLP
| 8:55 | Insurance Coverage and Litigation |
Parsons Farnell & Grein LLP
| 10:00 | Contracts & Contract Drafting
Language |
Avoiding defects: positive approaches to
contracting; Risk transfer terms between
owner/contractor and owner/architect;
Contractual insurance requirements;
Modifying “standard forms” to minimize
defects and liability
Miller Nash LLP
| 10:45 | Damage in Residential Walls from Construction
Defects and Water Intrusion:
Old and New Issues |
Main problems caused by water intrusion into
siding and other residential wall components;
Major types of construction defects or
defective components that lead to water
penetration; Who or what is at fault; New
emerging issues; Methods of eliminating or
reducing damage from water intrusion; Ways
to limit liability in wall construction; Effects
of new residential code features
Private Consulting Engineer & Prof. Emeritus, PSU
Walking the line between owner expectation
and subcontractor performance
Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick PC
Owner’s role in preventing construction
defects prior to and during construction, and
in prosecuting or resolving construction defect
claims
The Aldrich Law Office PC
| 2:45 | Architects and Design Professionals |
Recent legislative changes impacting architects
and engineers; ORS 12.135(2) – Statute of
limitations for design professionals
Marvin Chorzempa & Larson PC
| 3:45 | Mediation and Arbitration |
Current challenges in mediation - how can the
case get settled early? Trends and challenges
raised by insurers; What to do and what not to
do at mediation from the mediator’s perspective
Constructive Solutions LLC
| 4:30 | Questions and Answers |
Kenneth P. “Kip” Childs, Program Chair, practices with the Construction & Design Group at Stoel Rives LLP. He has extensive trial experience and has been heavily involved in both prosecuting and defending construction defect, delay, impact and design claims. He regularly participates in mediations and settlement conferences, and assists clients with negotiating and drafting construction and design contracts. He is a frequent speaker at construction law and bankruptcy seminars and has authored numerous articles on topics in those subject areas.
Dean E. Aldrich is the founder of The Aldrich Law Office PC, where he focuses his practice on construction law and complex litigation. He has been involved in some of the largest construction defect cases in Oregon.
Janelle E. Chorzempa is a registered architect in the State of Oregon and a partner of the law firm Marvin Chorzempa & Larson PC. Her practice focuses on design/construction law and product liability. Her experience includes design and construction administration services for residential, commercial, educational, and governmental project, and her 24 years as an architect provides an in-depth understanding of the construction/design industry.
D. Gary Christensen, a partner at Miller Nash LLP, has practiced law since 1988 and is a member of the firm’s Construction Law practice team. His practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation. He regularly prepares design, construction, and construction management contracts, in addition to handling major construction defect and payment disputes.
Michael E. Farnell, a founding partner of Parsons Farnell & Grein LLP, serves his clients in the areas of insurance coverage, appellate law, and commercial litigation.
Roger A. Lenneberg, owner of Constructive Solutions LLC, has over 20 years experience resolving complex construction and commercial disputes. He has extensive knowledge of all aspects of construction law, bankruptcy and the Uniform Commercial Code, and is an experienced mediator in
bankruptcy proceedings and construction disputes. As
general counsel for The Kehoe Group, he is responsible for all legal affairs of the operating companies.
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.
Peter J. Viteznik is an attorney with Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick PC. His practice emphasizes business, real estate and construction litigation, and includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants. He has also handled a wide variety of real estate and construction-related transactions.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Oregon State Bar
6.5 General CLE Credits - The Seminar Group is an Accredited Sponsor
Washington State Bar Association
6.0 General CLE Credits
State of Oregon, Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board
6.5 Classroom Hours
Oregon Real Estate Agency
Credits is available through your broker.
Department of Consumer & Business Services - Oregon Insurance Division
6.5 Insurance 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 |
$495.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$470.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$395.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$395.00 |
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| Contractors / Subcontractors |
$395.00 |
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| Real Estate Professional |
$395.00 |
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| Real Estate Appraisers |
$395.00 |
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| Insurance Professional |
$395.00 |
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| New Associate |
$360.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
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| Student |
$297.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$495.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$90.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$125.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$75.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 3/26/2010.
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| World Trade Center |
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121 SW Salmon, Bldg. 2
Portland, OR 97204
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| Phone: 503-464-8688 |
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A courtesy block of sleeping rooms has been set aside at a group rate at Hotel Fifty, 50 SW Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon. Please call (503) 221-0711 to reserve. Mention “The Seminar Group Negotiated Rate”.
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