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Manheim Office
135 Shellyland Road
Manheim, PA 17545

Description:
Every construction project carries risk, but with the proper knowledge and proactive planning, many of those risks can be avoided, transferred, or minimized. This session demystifies the legal, financial, and operational risks that contractors face, equipping participants with practical strategies to manage them effectively. From contract negotiation to insurance coverage and dispute resolution, this class will provide tools to help protect your company’s bottom line. Gain insight into how indemnification, surety bonds, and arbitration clauses impact your daily work—and your future.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify and mitigate common risks in construction contracts.
• Understand the importance and legal function of indemnification clauses.
• Determine proper insurance coverage requirements and responsibilities.
• Recognize the role of surety bonds and payment protections.

Instructor:Ronald H. Pollock Esq., Shareholder & Chair of the Construction Law Group, Saxton & Stump Lawyers & Consultants

Construction 101 Series
Gain a clear understanding of how the construction industry operates, including the key players involved at every stage of a project—from inception to completion.

9 Session Series * Classes cycle continuously, join any time at series rate.

• The Construction Process | October 1, 2025
• Project Development & Environmental Decisions | November 5, 2025
• Construction Design Documents & Technical Specifications | December 3, 2025
• Preconstruction & Estimating | January 28, 2026
• Virtual Design & Construction Technology | February 4, 2026
• Construction Risk Management | March 4, 2026
• Construction Agreements & Payments | April 1, 2026
• Project Planning & Execution | May 6, 2026
• Project Compliance & Outside Organizations | June 3, 2026

Registration Date: Seven days prior to the session date

Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately.

• Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start of the class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.

Important Note: EIN: 23-1618254 – Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary, necessary business expense. See your accountant for details.

Not A Member? Contact Mike Bachman at mike@abckeystone.org for more information.