Builders Bootcamp: At-A-Glance

Session 1:  Collaborating to Minimize Risk

Session 2: Negotiating Fair Contracts for All Parties

Session 3: What to do When a Project Goes Bad

Session 4: War Stories from the Arbitration Hearing Room

Venue: TPC Colorado, 2375 Tpc Pkwy, Berthoud, CO 80513

Thursday, September 14, 2023 | TPC Colorado

One-sided construction contracts have become the norm, frequently leading to disputes instead of identifying and shifting risk while simultaneously facilitating a successful project.

In this session, we will review the key provisions in every construction contract (including scope of work, flow-down, change orders, forced account, notice provisions, payment, pay-if-paid, inspection rights, audit rights, warranty, indemnity, limitations of liability, LDs, confidentiality, protection of IP, and differing site conditions) and discuss ways to effectively manage risk across the project stakeholders while protecting your rights at the same time.

November 2023 

Projects can fall apart due to numerous issues, but the main reason is a lack of proper and timely communication and a lack of collaboration.  

In this session, you will hear about ways to protect yourself if the project starts having issues, including preparing proper notices, maintaining accurate job cost reports that include claim-related cost codes, preparing proper project reports (including minutes, schedule narratives, daily reports, timesheets, notes, etc.), and what to say – and not say – in emails, reports and text messages (yes, text messages are discoverable).

January 2024

This session will provide lessons learned from arbitration professionals, including arbitrators, counsel, experts, and project executives, on how to successfully prepare for and win your arbitration proceeding. 

In this session, you will hear about strategies for effectively presenting evidence that matters to arbitrators and trial courts and what to avoid when presenting your case. 

Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 8 – 10:30 a.m. | TPC Colorado

During the execution of a project, parties can become entrenched in the process of sending notices and protecting contract rights, often leading to a dysfunctional construction team. 

In this session, you will hear about ways owners, general contractors, subcontractors, designers, and engineers, can partner in a collaborative environment to maintain project timelines and effectively mitigate risk and potential litigation while protecting individual contract rights. 

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP is committed to you and the work and impact you have on our region. That’s why all proceeds made from our Builders Bootcamp will go directly to Colorado State University, Department of Construction Management. We’ve made a pledge to the future of construction and are proud to contribute to the scholarship fund and the students working through one of the Nation’s most reputable construction management programs.