A basic understanding of construction contract law can save you time and money.

Many construction or remodeling companies are too small to hire full-time legal staff, so it's important to understand basic contract law. This course provides a step-by-step explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes, and minimize the risk of litigation. You will learn about mandatory and optional provisions, warranties, and arbitration procedures. Special emphasis is given to troubleshooting contracts for unfavorable positions.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Define the guiding principles of contract interpretation
Define and distinguish between the different elements of a sales agreement
Identify the risks of building on the customer’s lot
Recognize the differences between construction contracts and sales agreements
Recognize the importance of a mechanic’s lien contract
Identify some of the risks associated with modifying an existing structure
Identify the rights and responsibilities of Contractor and Owner during construction
Identify differences between remodeling and other residential construction contracts
Understand the importance of identifying independent standards for construction
Be aware of special causes and explain when to use each one (conduit, paid if paid, and dragnet clauses)
Recognize the advantages and disadvantages to: negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation

Facilitator Tom Gotschall is a partner in Construction Arbitration Associates in Alpharetta. Tom is a seasoned arbitrator and a dynamic instructor and speaker on a host of construction topics. He has certifications in the Residential Code and the Building Code, he was part of the team that recently updated the NAHB Construction Contracts and Law course, and he is certified to teach numerous NAHB classes. Tom graduated from Georgia Tech in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction and has a background in general contracting and construction & real estate dispute resolution.

Discounts are available to companies sending 5 or more attendees to the same class. Contact Valerie Siegel at 678-775-1469 for more information.

This session qualifies under the Rules of the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for six (6) continuing education hours. The Greater Atlanta Home Builders has approved this seminar for six (6) CPHB continuing education credits.

CREDIT NOTE: Any session approved for Georgia State Licensing Credit or Georgia Real Estate Credit requires the participant to attend the full session to receive credit. The participant is required to sign in and sign out. Failure to sign in or sign out will result in 0 CEUs/credits for the session. Sorry, no exceptions.

Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m.

A 48-hour written notice is required for ALL cancellations -- NO REFUNDS FOR NO-SHOWS

Contact Valerie Siegel, Education Manager, for questions or assistance (vsiegel@atlantahomebuilders.com or 678-775-1469).

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