Concensus Docs

Here's some educational opportunities on the new Concensus Docs:

UPCOMING AUDIO CONFERENCES & WEBINARS:

Wednesday, July 30: Tailoring ConsensusDOCS for Contractors Webinar 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern Time www.agc.org/Tailoring Many will want to tailor the new ConsensusDOCS agreements for their project's specific needs and risk strategies. This Webinar will highlight issues to address when in contract negotiations with Owners or Subcontractors, including what should not be altered and when to consider modifications.

Thursday, August 7: Why ConsensusDOCS is the New Choice for Owners Webinar 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern Time www.agc.org/Owners ConsensusDOCS can change the way the construction industry does business, and Owners know it. Listen as the speakers share the impact that these new contracts have had toward achieving timely completion of projects, reducing or avoiding claims and disputes, and improving the quality of work on the project.

Visit www.agc.org/AudioConferences for schedule and online registration.

Here are more details:

Tailoring ConsensusDOCS for Contractors Webinar Wednesday, July 30, 2008 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time*) www.agc.org/Tailoring

The newly released ConsensusDOCS are the first industry consensus standard contracts. While the ConsensusDOCS contracts provide the best foundation to finalize a contract, many parties will want to tailor their agreements for their project's specific needs and risk strategies.
This Webinar will highlight issues to address when in contract negotiations with Owners or Subcontractors. It will include an evaluation of standard provisions which should not be altered and a review of sections where modifications or additions should be considered based upon specific project needs.

Learning Objective: Identify the risk allocation principals and negotiation strategies concerning the following provisions:

ConsensusDOCS 200
Scope of design delegation and authority
Correction of defective work
Reliance upon digitized documents
Waiving consequential damages and potential use of liquidated damages
Payment provisions, including retainage
Indemnity
Duty to defend
Insurance provisions including additional insurance
Owner's termination for convenience
Dispute mitigation and dispute resolution

ConsensusDOCS 750
Scope of work
Specialty contractor flow down issues
Contractor's responsibilities
Progress schedule
Payment terms
Indemnity, insurance and waiver of subrogation
Termination
Dispute mitigation and dispute resolution

Price: AGC Members: $149 Non-members $229
If you have registration questions, contact Cassia Griffin at griffinc@agc.org or (703) 837-5408.
* Begins 2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, Noon MDT, 11:00am PDT, and 9:00 am HDT.

Why ConsensusDOCS is the New Choice for Owners Webinar Thursday, August 7, 2008 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time*) www.agc.org/Owners

ConsensusDOCS can change the way the construction industry does business, and Owners know it. Listen as the speakers share the impact that these new contracts have had toward achieving timely completion of projects, reducing or avoiding claims and disputes, and improving the quality of work on the project. This Webinar will help anyone involved with construction understand the challenges that face Owners and how ConsensusDOCS handles those issues.

· Learn how Owners jointly drafted these documents with other construction groups and the particular issues that were considered.
· Analyze how Owners should consider and complete "check the box options" in the contracts.
· Understand how different procurement methods (negotiated, hard-bid or best-value) will impact your use of the agreements.

The Webinar will cover the following contracts:
· ConsensusDOCS 200 Owner-General Contractor Agreement
· ConsensusDOCS 240 Owner-Architect/Engineer Agreement
· Owner's rights to design plans
· ConsensusDOCS 300 Tri-Party Collaborative Agreement
· ConsensusDOCS 500 Owner-Construction Manager-At-Risk Document

Price: AGC Members: $149 Non-members $229
If you have registration questions, contact Cassia Griffin at griffinc@agc.org or (703) 837-5408.
* Begins 2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, Noon MDT, 11:00am PDT, and 9:00 am HDT.

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