Making sure a job is profitable is the name of the game! Gaining the knowledge to understand and negotiate contract terms that could kill your profit goals is essential in today’s environment. Equally important is how to manage these terms if you’ve agreed to them in a contract. Hot topics for this workshop include:
- Pay-if-Paid vs. Pay-When-Paid
- Incorporation of the Prime Contract
- Termination for Default and Convenience
- Notice Provisions
- Protection of Work
- Choice of Venue and Law
- Escalation and Tariffs
SPEAKER: Pam Scholefield
Pam Scholefield has focused on construction law for over 20 years. She is known for her understanding and negotiation of construction contracts and litigating construction disputes. For several years, Pam taught the master’s level Construction Claims course for the College of Civil Engineering at SDSU. She is a regular lecturer for trade groups and private organizations on contract terms, negotiating contracts, change orders, and claims. Prior to becoming an attorney, Pam worked for 10 years as an engineer for General Electric’s Power Distribution and Controls Division.
