Summit Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 Sign In and Continental Breakfast
 

9:00 – 11:45 Morning Workshops - Pam Scholefield

        Subcontract Terms and Management. In these workshops

        you will learn:
        • How to analyze and negotiate key subcontract terms;
        • The use of techniques such as flowcharting to never 

           miss a deadline for submitting claims for extra costs or

           time for performance; and
         • How to use best practices for subcontract management.
 

11:45 – 12:15 Buffet Hot Lunch Service
 

12:15 – 1:00 Lunchtime Keynote – Oliver Craig with Cavignac
         This keynote address will cover important

         considerations for subcontractors when evaluating

         bonded work, including:
         • Qualifying for surety and increasing project teams’

           knowledge of additional considerations for bonded 

           projects.
         • Overview of different instruments used in bonding and

           their implications.
        • Enhanced take-off strategies and project “Go / No-Go”

          selection process.
        • Claims remedies and surety case studies to help

          evaluate and avoid potential claims
 

1:15 – 2:00 Personal Growth Workshop - Brittany Russell

        Building Stronger Connections and Negotiation Skills in

        the Construction Industry
         • This workshop will help you develop essential

           communication skills through self-awareness practices

           to identify the needs and values of your counterparts

           during negotiations, ultimately fostering stronger           

           connections and creating a more harmonious work

           environment.
 

2:15 – 5:00 Afternoon Workshops - Pam Scholefield 

        Applying Subcontract Terms and Following Claims

        Procedures. The workshops offer you the opportunity to:
        • Dive into the claims process and put your new-found

           skills to the test with the “Project-Gone-Wrong”

           hypothetical case study.
        • Focus on applying the subcontract terms to the facts

          and documenting and preparing change order requests

          and claims.
        • Team up to engage in an energetic mock negotiation of

           the claims. Are you up for the challenge?

4:00 – 6:00 Happy Hour Snacks and Beverages Service

         To enhance your learning experience!