This course has been approved for 6.25 hours of law and legal CLE credit by the Washington MCLE board (Live Credits for Webcast). Self-Study credit will be available, specific credit amount to be determined.

WA MCLE

This course has been approved by the IRMI for 6.0 hours of CRIS reaccreditation credits (Live Credits for Webcast). If you plan to attend the webcast and need CRIS credits please let us know in advance. We will need to add extra viewing verification for you to receive credits. Credits for recorded courses not available.

IRMI

This course has been approved by The American Institute of Architects for 6.5 LUs (Live Credits for Webcast). Credits for recorded courses not available. The Seminar Group is an AIA CES Approved Provider.

The construction industry continues to shift toward sustainable building practices as building owners and contactors seek to reduce the environmental impact and operational costs of building ownership.&nbsp; The benefits of this evolution in the construction industry are obvious, but architects, contractors, building owner and their insurers need to be conscious of the extra considerations that accompany use of new products and practices and may lead to construction and design defect claims.&nbsp; 
	 
	This seminar will focus on strategies and tactics employed to address and avoid construction defect problems. Our distinguished faculty has a vast amount of experience with construction defect claims and are among the leaders in their trades.&nbsp; Attending this program will help keep you on the cutting edge of the ever-changing world of construction defects.

Eric L. Christensen is Of Counsel with Beveridge &amp; Diamond PC. He is a leading energy and natural resources attorney in the Pacific Northwest with more than 30 years of experience. He assists renewable and traditional energy companies, as well as major energy consumers, to navigate the complex legal and regulatory systems governing the nation’s energy industry.

Eric Christensen

Nicole L. DeNamur is a WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, EcoDistricts AP, attorney and sustainability consultant at Sustainable Strategies PLLC. She leverages more than a decade of experience practicing construction and insurance law to view sustainability issues through a risk management lens. She helps companies manage sustainable innovation and provides training on a variety of sustainability topics.

Nicole DeNamur

Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein is the chair of the Construction Team at Lane Powell PC, where she represents owners and design professionals in all aspects of construction. She also represents design professionals, private owners, developers, tribes, and public owners on various public works projects and complex litigation matters.

Jennifer Beyerlein

Brandon J. Smith, Program Chair, is a partner in the Seattle office of Holt Woods &amp; Scisciani LLP. He focuses his practice on a variety of complex commercial litigation, including construction, products liability and professional malpractice. Prior to joining Holt Woods &amp; Scisciani LLP, Brandon represented financial institutions in banking law disputes. He also has substantial experience in class action lawsuits.

Brandon Smith

<a href="https://www.rdh.com/about-us/our-team/robert-bombino/" target="_blank"></a>Robert Bombino, MS, PE, is a Senior Building Science Specialist and President of RDH Building Science, Inc. He has extensive experience with a variety of building enclosure systems, components, and materials. He investigates, designs and reviews restoration of existing buildings and new construction projects. In addition, he provides expert testimony and litigation support for construction defect claims.

Robert Bombino

Principal/Sr. Building Science Specialist

Blaine Weber, AIA, is a Founding Partner of Weber Thompson Architects, where he directs the High-Rise + Urban Projects Design Studio. He has over 40 years’ experience designing high-rise residential towers, commercial office structures, luxury condominiums, and hospitality projects. He is an Emeritus Chair of the Downtown Seattle Design Review Board &amp; former Chair of the Seattle AIA Ethics/Practice Committee.

Blaine Weber

Founding Partner

Erica A. Doctor is an attorney at Vandeberg Johnson &amp; Gandara LLP. Her practice focuses on environmental issues and related litigation, advising clients on permitting, regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, cost allocation, and cost recovery.&nbsp; She advises individuals and business owners on managing dangerous waste, land use and development, cannabis permitting, and neighbor disputes.

Erica Doctor

Lindsey M. Pflugrath is a shareholder at Cairncross &amp; Hempelmann PS and leads the Construction Law Practice Group. Her clients include owners, owner’s representatives, contractors, international multidisciplinary design firms, and local engineering and architecture firms. She provides advice on construction risk management, contract negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as defending her clients from claims.

Lindsey Pflugrath

Scott Friesen, PE, is the President of Ivey Engineering, Inc. in San Diego, which he joined in 2010 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in 17 states and three Canadian provinces. He has over 20 years of experience in the design, construction administration and forensic analysis of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and energy management systems for commercial, institutional and residential projects.

Scott Friesen

President

Shannon D. Ramey, PE, CFEI, is a Principal Mechanical Engineer and Certified Fire &amp; Explosion Investigator at Exponent, with over 30 years’ experience. He has an extensive background with building mechanical systems, machinery, building design, structural analysis, and codes. He owned/operated engineering and contracting businesses for 17 years where he designed, installed, and serviced HVAC systems.

Shannon Ramey

Principal Engineer

Protecting Your Clients Against

As Owners and Contractors Strive for Environmental Sustainability

Construction Defect Claims

Live Webcast broadcasted from Seattle, WA

Due to growing health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, The Seminar Group has opted to hold the seminar strictly webcast.


	Introduction and Overview


Introduction and Overview


	Break


Break


	Midday Break


Midday Break


	Adjourn


Adjourn

<ul>
	<li>
		State of the Green Building Industry</li>
	<li>
		Case Law Update</li>
</ul>


	Update in Building Products, LEED and other Certifications


Update in Building Products, LEED and other Certifications

<ul>
	<li>
		Features and Pitfalls of High Efficiency HVAC systems &ndash; Lessons from the Field</li>
</ul>


	High-Efficiency HVAC


High-Efficiency HVAC

<ul>
	<li>
		Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (PACER)</li>
	<li>
		Metered Energy Efficiency Transaction Structure (MEETS)</li>
</ul>


	New Conservation Financing Structures in Washington


New Conservation Financing Structures in Washington

<ul>
	<li>
		Overview from an Architects Perspective</li>
	<li>
		Pitfalls and Liability Issues Relative to Sustainability</li>
	<li>
		Case Law and Emerging Trends</li>
</ul>