This course will focus on lien notice deadlines and requirements for filing lien and bond claims; how to obtain forms to use for claims; how to obtain project information; how to avoid common problems when filing lien and bond claims; and how to document a claim and what is not covered by a lien or bond claim.

• Brian Gaudet, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP

This course builds on the Texas Lien Laws Seminar and includes an advanced discussion of liens and how they are enforced. The session also covers a variety of payment topics such as spotting important issues in joint check agreements, the new law related to releases and the construction trust fund act.

• Brian Gaudet, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP

The objective of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the language of building plans, specifications and other supporting documents used on a construction project.

• Don Kerl

This program addresses the different tax responsibilities for lump sum and separated contracts; the different tax responsibilities for real property repair, remodeling, and maintenance; how to calculate and pay the appropriate local taxes; the effects of successor liability; and audit tips.

• Offered Online
• Hunter Epps, State Tax Advisors

Learn what it takes to form a contract; the common issues associated with contract information, change, and enforcement that are applicable to project executives, contract administrators, and C-level executive. This course will also cover contract basics, major differences between AIA documents and ConsensusDocs, clauses that may be be enforceable or modified and understanding how contracts may be structured to provide you with acceptable risks.

• Offered Online
• Kenton Andrews, Andrews Myers, PC & Billy Davis, Andrews Myers, PC

This course introduces students to a basic understanding of the American legal system and legal issues significant to construction industry professionals. While the course is designed to teach basic concepts of law and to teach you to recognize legal issues, it is not intended to give you all the tools necessary to practice law or provide legal advice. The course material is merely a survey of numerous topics covered in further detail in law school. This course also covers ethical issues faced in the construction industry.

• Offered Online
• Denis Ducran, Peckar & Abramson, PC & Russell W. Smith, Cokinos | Young

Recognize when HR needs to be consulted on an employee issue. Recognize the company's responsibilities and workers' rights for job protected leave under Federal law. Develop protocols and policies that provide the best defense for your company in tough employment situations.

• Offered Online
• J. Shannon Gatlin, Cokinos | Young