Contact
Engineers Foundation of Ohioefo@ohioengineer.com
614-223-1177
Where
Radisson Hotel Cleveland Airport
25070 Country Club Blvd.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 734-5060
Driving Directions
Ohio Public Works Construction Law Survey (6.0 CPD Hours)
Earn 6.0 CPD Hours in Cleveland, where we are hosting this seminar, which is tailored for engineers and other members of the design community.
Expert Faculty
Luther Liggett is an Ohio attorney in the Columbus offices of the Kohrman Jackson & Krantz law firm. Previously, he served as an assistant attorney general and as a city law director. Currently he is focusing on a law practice in construction, public contracting and government relations, representing private sector clients across the state as a registered lobbyist and litigator. As only one of four Administrative Law Certified Specialists in Ohio, Liggett has drafted legislation, administrative rules, and represented design professionals and construction contractors before the licensing agencies and in court, including in the Ohio Court of Claims and before the Ohio Supreme Court.
Attending college (Phi Beta Kappa, 1978) and law school in Washington, D.C., Liggett received his undergraduate and law degrees from The George Washington University, where he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Glenn. A member of the American, Ohio State, Union County and Columbus Bar Associations, Liggett is also the author of The Construction Conversation Newsletter.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 am - Registration Open. Coffee provided.
8:30 am - Public Works Design-Build Survey
Legal requirements, Design Build vs. Construction Manager at Risk, Subcontractor Prequalification, Lowest Bid considerations, Owner’s Representative, Project examples & Current legal challenges
10:00 am - Break
10:15 am - Construction Contract Disputes: Role of the Design Professional
Article 8 Dispute Resolution process, “Pay If Paid” clause, Statute of Repose vs. Statutes of Limitations, Contingency Account & Owner’s agent or insurer?
11:45 am - Box Lunch; Networking
12:30 pm - Local Public Works Budget & Projects
Featuring Bonnie Teeuwen, PE, Cuyahoga County director of public works!
1:00 pm - Highway Funding Sources for Ohio’s Future
Turnpike Authority, Public-Private Partnerships & Federal Funds vs. State Appropriations
2:00 pm - Break
2:15 pm - Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements
Scope and Duration, Key Employee considerations & Enforceability
2:45 pm - Copyright & Trade Secrets: Protecting Proprietary Work Product
3:45 pm - Question & Answer Period
4:00 pm - Evaluations
Participants Will Learn:
- New Design-Build Delivery System laws, practice tips.
- Current Ohio trends in Public Works Construction.
- Practice Realities in Construction Dispute Resolution.
- Protecting Proprietary Information and Design Work Product.
Registration Fee *
Regular Registration (non-OSPE member)..........................................$190
OSPE Member Fee (30% off)............................................................$133OSPE Enterprise Fee (50% off).........................................................$95
* Seminar, materials, morning coffee, box lunch, breaks and a certificate of completion are included in the registration fee.
Note our significant discounts for OSPE members and OSPE Enterprise members! E-mail OSPE or call for more information.
Our extended registration deadline is Friday, November 28, 5:00 p.m. Please use the link below to register online. You may also register by calling 614-223-1177 or 1-800-654-9481 (Ohio toll-free) during regular business hours.
Seminar Logistics
Who Should Attend?
- Any Ohio professional engineer (PE) or professional surveyor (PS) needing his/her state-mandated continuing professional development (CPD) hours.
- Engineering or surveying firm employees working on Ohio Public Sector projects, both vertical and horizontal constructiondesign and supervision.
- Specialty trade construction contractors considering Ohio’s public design-build or construction manager at risk project delivery systems.
- Construction sales execs seeking a networking opportunity with the design and construction industries.
Recommended Attire: Business-casual.
Know Ohio's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law:
Seminar Cancellation Policy:
Registrants may withdraw from the seminar with full refund less a $50 processing fee provided EFO is notified in writing at least 72 hours prior to the start. After that time, registrants are responsible for the full registration fee.
Schedule and faculty are subject to change at any time without notice. Substitutions may be made at any time. EFO reserves the right to limit the number of registrations. Your 100% satisfaction is guaranteed!
Know Ohio's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law:
For Ohio licensees, the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors determines the acceptance of individual courses for CPD credit. The State Board of Registration does not pre-approve any courses nor course providers. However, EFO programs are designed to meet Ohio law and State Board of Registration rules. This program also meets CPD requirements in many other states. There are 6.0 CPD hours associated with this program. Professionals should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their attendance in the program. Be sure to sign your attendance card so that your attendance may be verified in case you are audited by the State of Ohio.
Registrants may withdraw from the seminar with full refund less a $50 processing fee provided EFO is notified in writing at least 72 hours prior to the start. After that time, registrants are responsible for the full registration fee.
Schedule and faculty are subject to change at any time without notice. Substitutions may be made at any time. EFO reserves the right to limit the number of registrations. Your 100% satisfaction is guaranteed!
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