by Jessica Gillette | Jan 14, 2025
PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Join us for an in-depth presentation on navigating the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act and Virginia’s specific regulations. You’ll gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize your competitiveness in prevailing wage jobs.
• Ensure Accuracy: Learn how to identify the correct wage determination and avoid errors that can lead to costly fines and penalties.
• Streamline Compliance: Understand Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices to simplify your reporting process and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
• Optimize Fringe Benefits: Discover how to calculate and maximize fringe benefit obligations, potentially saving you thousands of dollars on labor costs.
Additional topics covered will include:
• Overtime calculations and compliance
• Managing holidays, paid time, sick leave, and weekend work
• Navigating wage increases over the project’s lifespan
Exclusive Bonus: Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs” by Nat Peniston – a valuable resource to help you stay ahead of the curve.
INSTRUCTOR – Nat Peniston, Vice President, Fringe Benefit Group, Inc.
Nat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author, he has published numerous articles in ABC’s Construction Executive magazine and published the book, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” Nat is a past chairman of the board of ABC – Central Texas and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and two daughters.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $30
Non-members $60
Light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments provided
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available.
by Jessica Gillette | Oct 21, 2024
CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVIVAL SEMINAR
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Our Construction Law Survival Seminar is back, as requested after our last successful session! Join Jim Fullerton for a full-day discussion on what you need to know about construction law as a professional in the construction industry.
TOPICS COVERED:
Mechanic’s Liens
– Time Limits, Notices and Claims to Preserve
Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
Public and Private Payment Bond Rights
– Federal Miller Act and State Little Miller Acts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
– Private Payment Bond Rights
Lien & Bond Progress Payment Waivers
– Review and revising waivers in contracts and progress payment waivers
– Lien Waivers, Bond Right Waivers, & Claims Waivers
Construction Contracts
– Contract Terms to put in your Proposals
– Reviewing and Revising Contracts you receive
– Conduit, Pay when Paid Clauses and Claims Procedures
Each Construction Law Survival Seminar participant will receive continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and the newest edition of the 700 page Construction Law Survival Manual. Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check-in starts at 8:30 am.
SPEAKER
James D. Fullerton, President, Fullerton & Knowles, P.C.
Mr. Fullerton is a Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated Lawyer Preeminent. Jim represents owners, lenders, design professionals, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors and other members of the real estate and construction industries region-wide. He advises on all real estate and construction law issues; public procurement and bidding, contract formation and disputes; defects in labor and materials; design defects in plans and specifications; inefficiency, impact and delay claims; mechanic’s lien and bond rights; litigation, arbitration and mediation in public and private projects; joint ventures, mentor protegee agreements and other arrangements for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises; bank and lender representation; commercial transactions and loan closings; sales contracts and leases.
Mr. Fullerton is also a master brick mason, a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Summit Real Estate. He is Counsel to Board of Directors, Virginia Precast Concrete Association; and is Counsel to Board of Directors, Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association. He graduated from the University of Colorado and the University of Virginia School of Law.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Member – $100
Non-Member – $100
Includes breakfast bars, coffee, water and lunch
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Erin Stamer
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 12, 2024
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT: PLAN WHERE YOU’RE GOING OR END UP SOMEWHERE ELSE
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM | Lunch provided
Join us for an essential seminar on construction project claims management with Neil Lowenstein, thrice-named a top lawyer among the region and nationally.
What We Will Cover:
🔹 Strategy Planning: Learn to recognize, preserve, develop, and resolve project claims effectively.
🔹 Types of Claims: Understand how to manage claims related to changes, differing site conditions, delays, work disputes, non-payment, and more.
🔹 Participant Viewpoints: Gain insights from different tiers of project participants to navigate claims successfully.
Our goal is to help you avoid the claims you can and confidently manage and resolve those you cannot. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your claims management skills and ensure smoother project execution!
FACILITATOR
Neil Lowenstein, Principal, Woods Rogers – Neil Lowenstein has been a dedicated attorney at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black since 1989, specializing in construction law, government contract law, suretyship, fidelity law, and alternative dispute resolution. He is an experienced litigator with expertise in administrative and regulatory matters. Read Neil’s full, impressive bio here
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.**
COST
Members – $67
Non-Members – $97
Lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 23, 2024
WHAT DOES THE BIDEN DOL’S CONTROVERSIAL APPRENTICESHIP PROPOSED RULE MEAN FOR ABC MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS?
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 2:00PM – 3:15PM | Virtual
**This is an ABC National webinar. Please register here. ABC members only.**
On Dec. 14, 2023, the Biden administration announced a 779-page U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule that would make significant and controversial revisions to the National Apprenticeship System. The proposal was widely criticized by ABC and other stakeholders for its additional red tape, costs and pro-union and controversial provisions that are expected to discourage new and existing participants in the government-registered apprenticeship system. The proposed rule will ultimately undermine investments in America’s infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing construction projects.
Maury Baskin and Ben Brubeck will provide an overview of the proposal and will explain how it will affect ABC members, ABC chapters, apprentices and other industry stakeholders participating in government-registered apprenticeship programs. Participants will learn about the many problematic and limited beneficial provisions of the proposal and receive instructions about how to participate in regulatory and advocacy efforts to help improve this extensive regulation.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST (Members Only)
Free for members
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 18, 2024
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LABOR POLICIES FOR INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS (WEBINAR)
Monday, February 5, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30PM | Virtual
On Aug. 29, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a controversial proposed rule and FAQs to provide additional guidance regarding prevailing wage and government-registered apprenticeship requirements that must be satisfied by private developers to be eligible for more than $270 billion worth of federal tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act for the construction of clean energy projects. Learn about ABC’s comments and concerns on the proposal and what to expect from the final rule expected to be published in 2024. Participants will also learn more about other significant Biden administration regulations overhauling the Davis-Bacon Act and government-registered apprenticeship system that will impact ABC members, ABC chapters, CTE and apprenticeship providers and other stakeholders.
Ben Brubeck is ABC National’s vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs. In this role, he works with his team to shape policy on local, state and federal issues important to the construction industry, and represents ABC before lawmakers, the media, construction industry executives and stakeholders. His expertise across a portfolio of issues includes labor and employment, workforce development, infrastructure, federal contractor regulations, small businesses and public works procurement.
LOCATION
Virtual – Attendees will be sent a link 24 hours prior to webinar.
COST (Members Only)
Free for members
Questions?
Contact Patrick Dean