BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:10-Week Online Course: Practical Applications of Construction Law DESCRIPTION:This is a 10-week course that runs from September 14 November 22\, 2026\, and provides a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place\, an essential component of construction management.Students will learn the stages of contracts\, how to avoid litigation\, methods to protect yourself/ your company in a litigious society\, understand the legal liability of construction professionals\, avoid disputes using clauses\, and be more informed when navigating the legality of the jobsite. Students will learn about the different models of contracts\, contract principles\, offers\, and defenses to the formation of contracts. We will review the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and how it is used in sales contracts. Topics also include the roles and responsibilities of the contractor\, architect\, and the documents that bind them. These courses can be used toward the Certificate in Project Management. This class is 100% online. Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week on course work per week.Points will accrue each week. Students will learn about an area of law that affects the construction industry\, read cases relevant to the law\, then compose a narrative on how the problem/grievance may be decided using the Issue\, Rule\, Analysis\, Conclusion (IRAC) format.The course will be taught in ten modules. Each module lasts one week. In that week students will read through the online lectures\, participate in online discussion\, take a quiz and submit a homework assignment using the IRAC format.Learning Objectives:Recognize the validity of offers and counter-offersExplain how the lack of a contract\, or change order does not justify unjust enrichmentRecognize that Parol Evidence is subordinate to the four corners of the contractExplain how the UCC governs the actions of suppliersEstablish the different methods commonly used to prevent litigationUnderstand the protections afforded by bonds\, liens\, and waiversExamine the legal liability of construction professionalsExplain how to avoid disputes through the use of clauses and how to avoid defectsThe course textbook\, Construction Law for Design Professionals\, Construction Managers\, and Contractors by Justin Sweet\, Mark M Schneier\, and Blake Wentz\, will be mailed to students after completing registration.The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.\nGBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement ProgramGBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.\nFor more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a 10-week course that runs from September 14 \;&ndash\; November 22\, 2026\, and provides a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place\, an essential component of construction management.

Students will learn the stages of contracts\, how to avoid litigation\, methods to protect yourself/ your company in a litigious society\, understand the legal liability of construction professionals\, avoid disputes using clauses\, and be more informed when navigating the legality of the jobsite. \;

Students will learn about the different models of contracts\, contract principles\, offers\, and defenses to the formation of contracts. We will review the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and how it is used in sales contracts. Topics also include the roles and responsibilities of the contractor\, architect\, and the documents that bind them.  \;

These courses can be used toward the Certificate in Project Management. \;This class is 100% online. \;Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week on course work per week.

Points will accrue each week. Students will learn about an area of law that affects the construction industry\, read cases relevant to the law\, then compose a narrative on how the problem/grievance may be decided using the Issue\, Rule\, Analysis\, Conclusion (IRAC) format.

The course will be taught in ten modules. Each module lasts one week. In that week students will read through the online lectures\, participate in online discussion\, take a quiz and submit a homework assignment using the IRAC format.

Learning Objectives:

The course textbook\, Construction Law for Design Professionals\, Construction Managers\, and Contractors by Justin Sweet\, Mark M Schneier\, and Blake Wentz\, will be mailed to students after completing registration.

The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.


GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program

GBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.


For more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy \;here.

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