Your horoscope for November says that this is the month in which you
should brush up on your contract documents knowledge. And AIA eClassroom
is offering a 20 percent discount on contract documents programs through
November 30, 2002. Coincidence?
The AIA Contract Documents comprise more than 80 forms and contracts
that define contractual relationships and terms involved in design and
construction projects. Prepared by the AIA with the consensus of contractors,
attorneys, architects, and engineers, the documents have been finely tuned
during their more than 100-year history. As a result, these comprehensive
contracts and forms have withstood numerous court decisions and are widely
recognized as the industry standard.
The following courses are available at a discount this month:
Design/Build: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
(2 HSW)
Design/build is becoming an increasingly popular delivery method for architects.
An expert panel examines the influence of design/build on the architecture
profession, how to define the scope of work in an agreement, liabilities
involved in design/build, and the AIA's contract documents.
You'll learn:
What issues and liabilities to be aware of when doing a design/build
project
What changes are proposed for the AIA's family of documents
How to use agreements effectively to address crucial issues and
liabilities.
(AIA members: $79.95; nonmembers: $119.95)
To learn
more about this course and enroll, view the full course listing.
Risk Management Primer: A Short Course
in Loss Prevention Techniques (2 HSW)
Learn the basicsin clear, understandable languageabout errors
and omissions insurance, useful claims response and management techniques,
and working with a lawyer. Get facts on basic loss prevention and how
to lower your professional risks without feeling like you're attending
law school.
You'll learn how to:
Deal with difficult contracts and review beneficial contract negotiation
tactics
Evaluate markets and clients before pursuing the job
Document services and client decisions to protect against claims
and disputes
Hire a lawyer and get the most from his or her legal services
Respond to claims and potential claims quickly and decisively to
reduce defense time and expenses.
(AIA members: $79.95; nonmembers: $119.95)
To learn
more about this course and enroll, please view the full course listing.
If You Watch Them Build It, They May Sue
(2 HSW)
What are the advantages and risks associated with providing construction
administration services? Make reasonable assessments of whether the risk
of a particular course of conduct during construction administration is
warranted in light of the potential reward to the project and the firm.
You'll learn:
How to analyze the risks and benefits associated with fulfilling
construction administration duties
Techniques for controlling and minimizing construction administration
risks
The basics for developing an effective in-house training program
for a firm's construction administration team.
(AIA members: $79.95; nonmembers: $119.95)
To learn
more about this course and enroll, please view the full course listing.
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