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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Legal Proceeding
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, Kevin Estevez from Holden Willits takes participants through the lifecycle of the two most common legal proceedings in the construction industry: (1) civil lawsuits and (2) arbitrations. The goal is to equip attendees with a clear understanding of both types of dispute resolution\, helping them know what to do and what to expect if a dispute arises.\n\nWith 20 years of experience\, Kevin will answer questions\, share insights\, and educate participants on key legal topics related to these proceedings.\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Topics:\n\nDifferences between lawsuits and arbitrations\nRealistic timelines for each process\nPros and cons of each approach\nDisputes that must be resolved in court\nHow to preserve critical evidence\nLawsuits: Pleading stage\, Disclosure\, Discovery\, Motion practice\, Trial\, Judgments and post-judgment actions\nArbitrations: Administration\, Panel composition and selection\, Governing laws and applicable rules\, Discovery\, Motion practice\, Hearings\, Arbitration awards and post-award actions\n\n\nIdeal Attendees:\n\nProject Managers\nAccounting Department\nAdministrative Teams (Home Office)\nSubcontractors\n\n  \n\nThe Academy for Construction Excellence presents a series for those individuals new to the construction industry – whether new to their career and experienced professionals from other industries. Also invited? Those who need a refresher course! Upon completion of these classes\, attendees will have a strong knowledge base\, creating confidence knowing the key players and processes in commercial construction. In each class\, attendees start at a high level and then dive into necessary aspects of these areas: \n\nIntroduction to CRE\, 4/22\nLifecycle of a Project\, 5/7\nDevelopment 101\, 5/22\nIntroduction to Finance in Construction\, 6/26\nContract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps\, 8/19\nUnderstanding the Basics of Liens and Bonds\, 9/25\nAnatomy of a Legal Proceeding\, 11/6\n\nRegister for the full series or for individual classes based on your knowledge gaps. \n  \n  \nTaught by Kevin Estevez\, Holden Willits. \nKevin Estevez\, Partner\, Holden Willits.\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/anatomy-of-a-legal-proceeding/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Contract Structure and Monthly Pay Apps
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces the interconnectedness of contract structuring and monthly payment application processes. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding how GCs and subs are paid throughout a project.\n  \nAttendees will learn:\n\nThe various contract types \nAbout pay apps and the role they serve \nHow construction companies manage payments \nHow contract types and pay apps work together in the payment process\n\nWho should attend?\n\nThose new to the industry\nPeople needing a refresher on the basics of CRE\nHR team members\nPMs and PEs\nSuperintendents\nAccounting\nSupport staff\nMarketing\n\n\n\n\nThe Academy for Construction Excellence presents a series for those individuals new to the construction industry – whether new to their career and experienced professionals from other industries. Also invited? Those who need a refresher course! Upon completion of these classes\, attendees will have a strong knowledge base\, creating confidence knowing the key players and processes in commercial construction. In each class\, attendees start at a high level and then dive into necessary aspects of these areas: \n\nIntroduction to CRE\, 4/22\nLifecycle of a Project\, 5/7\nDevelopment 101\, 5/22\nIntroduction to Finance in Construction\, 6/26\nContract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps\, 8/19\nBasics of Liens and Bonds\, 9/25\nAnatomy of a Legal Proceeding\, 11/6\n\nRegister for the full series or for individual classes based on your knowledge gaps. \n\n  \n\nTaught by Chad Constance of Rosendin Electric.\n\n\nIf you plan to register for virtual participation\, a virtual link will be provided a few days prior to each session. Please have your camera on and plan for full engagement.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/contract-structure-systems-and-monthly-pay-apps/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Construction Fundamentals,Finance,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250812T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Construction Contracts (for Non-Lawyers)
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help attendees better understand their rights and obligations in construction contracts. \nAttendees in this session will:\n• Better understand their rights and obligations in construction contracts\n• Learn to identify “killer” clauses in contracts and subcontracts (such as no damages for delay and pay-if-paid)\n• Explore techniques for negotiating more favorable contract terms and managing risk through contract language \nRegister yourself or someone on your team. \nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. \nTaught by Michael Holden of Holden Willits.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/understanding-construction-contracts-for-non-lawyers/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:The Vital Role of PMs in the Pursuit Process
DESCRIPTION:The PM and the superintendent are essential contributors to pursuits. Why is their input so important? The build the job\, look after funds and are responsible for executing the work. \nMore and more often\, RFQs and shortlist letters state that the PM and/or the superintendent must participate in the interview process. While it’s valuable to have an executive’s participation to demonstrate importance of a project\, the project managers provide the knowledge and the experience. \nProject managers attending this Academy session will walk away understanding the full pursuit process and their important role in winning jobs. \nWho should attend? \n\nProject Managers\n\nVirtual option:\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. Please turn on your camera for full engagement. Thank you! \nTime zone adjustments:\nAll classes are listed for Arizona’s time zone. \n 
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/the-vital-role-of-pms-in-the-pursuit-process/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Legal,Project Managers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250619T143000
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SUMMARY:PMs: Protect Your Rights Under AZ's Prompt Pay Act
DESCRIPTION:Arizona’s prompt pay laws govern payment on most commercial and public sector construction projects in this state. These laws are designed to ensure timely payments to contractors\, subcontractors\, and suppliers. To operate effectively within the framework of these statutes it is important that the rights\, obligations\, and remedies they create are understood at the project level. \nAttendees can expect to learn: \n\nPublic and private sector timelines for payment\nHow to timely and properly object to payment applications\nStopping work for non-payment: when it can be done and how to do it\nThe express remedies for\, and practical implications of\, late payments\n\nVirtual option:\nIf attending virtually\, a Zoom link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. Please turn on your camera for full engagement. Thank you! \nTime zone adjustments:\nAll classes are listed for Arizona’s time zone. \nTaught by Kevin Estevez\, Holden Willits.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/pms-protect-your-rights-under-azs-prompt-pay-act/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Legal,Project Managers
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