1. Construction Contract Cases: 2025 Year-in-Review

10:00 – 10:30, James F. Freeman III

2. Government and Economic Changes Impacting Construction

10:30 – 11:00, James F. Freeman III

2. 1. Infrastructure and Tax Bills and Laws
   2. Procurement and Government Contracting Changes
   3. Economic Climate
   4. Employment Law Updates and Immigration Enforcement
   5. Environmental and Energy Policies
3. Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Building Practices

11:15 – 12:15, Jason Kosek

4. Standard Construction Contracts: Updates to Know (and Changes You Should be Making)

12:45 – 1:45, Allison Geewax

4. 1. AIA Contracts
   2. ConsensusDocs
   3. AGC Documents
   4. EJDC Documents
   5. FIDIC Documents

5. Key Provisions: Current Best Practices in Drafting and Negotiations

1:45 – 2:45, Allison Geewax

5. 1. Scope of Work
   2. Payment Terms
   3. Force Majeure Clauses
   4. Liability, Indemnity, and Insurance
   5. Termination
   6. Dispute Resolution

6. Technology and Construction Contracts

2:45 – 3:45, Michael R. Hogue

6. 1. Using Building Information Models to Define Project Scope and Contractual Obligations
   2. Cloud-Based Collaboration Tools
   3. E-Signatures and Electronic Contracts
   4. AI and Construction Contracts
   5. Smart Contracts and Blockchain Technology
   6. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

7. Legal Ethics in Construction Law

4:00 – 5:00, Michael R. Hogue

7. 1. Conflicts of Interest
   2. Ethical Considerations in Drafting and Negotiating Contracts
   3. Handling Confidential Information
   4. Dealing With Fraud and Misrepresentation