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Comprehensive Session Agenda Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets Nov. 4-6, 2010 Hotel Contessa San Antonio Thursday, Nov. 4Contract Provisions Roofing Contractors Should Include in Their ContractsContracts, particularly for reroofing projects, provide roofing contractors with a great opportunity to improve their legal position, reduce potential liability and get paid. This program will present contract provisions purposely drafted to address potential problematic situations faced by roofing contractors such as design liability, deck conditions, fumes and wind-uplift testing, as well as provisions to deal with everyday issues such as payment, indemnification and dispute resolution. Instructor: Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Wage & Hour Issues Most Likely to Create Liability for Roofing Contractors This program will include an overview of the most common wage and hour issues that create liability for roofing contractors. Among the issues to be discussed are travel pay, overtime pay, waiting time, deductions from employee pay and the misclassification issue of independent contractor versus employee. Attendees will learn when travel time is compensable, how overtime is calculated for employees compensated at either a piece rate or by some other method other than an hourly rate of pay, when waiting time is compensable and when it is improper to make deductions from an employee's pay check. Attendees also will learn the factors relied on by the Department of Labor when reviewing whether an employee is being misclassified as an independent contractor. Instructor: Philip J. Siegel Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Emerging Technical Issues Posing Liability Risks to Roofing Contractors What are the new and most pressing technical issues facing roofing contractors today? Mark S. Graham, NRCA's associate executive director of technical services, will update you about the latest revisions to the 2009 building codes and upcoming 2012 building codes, conflicting manufacturers' guidelines regarding the use of glass-faced gypsum board products, reported problems with water-based adhesives, and issues with and changes to TPO membranes. Instructor: Mark S. Graham Associate executive director of technical services NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Friday, Nov. 5What Does the New Health Insurance Law Mean to You?Earlier this year, Congress enacted the most sweeping health care legislation in at least a generation. The 2,400-plus page law contains numerous mandates, taxes and other provisions that will affect you in a variety of ways, and it is imperative you understand how the new health care law and associated regulations will affect your business. During this program, a panel of knowledgeable professionals will provide you with an overview of the major employer-related provisions of the new law and insights on its effects on employers. The panel also will discuss compliance with employer-related requirements of the law and avoidance of costly new penalties, among other issues. Instructors: Duane Musser Vice president of government relations NRCA Washington, D.C. Philip Siegel Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Fumes, Environmental Claims and Pollution Insurance During this program, you will learn how worker- and third-party exposures to fumes, dusts, vapors and mists occur, their possible health implications and, importantly, whether your commercial general liability and/or workers compensation coverage protects you from related claims. Instructors: Tom Shanahan Associate executive director of risk management NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Problems Resulting from Moisture Trapped Within Roof Assemblies Moisture accumulation in roof assemblies is not a new phenomenon, it's the fundamental law of physics. During this program, you will learn about the fundamentals of moisture and moisture movement, "self-drying" roofs and vapor retarders, attic ventilation and unvented roofs, and moisture accumulation and release in concrete roof decks. Instructor: Mark S. Graham Associate executive director of technical services NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Builder's Risk Insurance What is covered under builder's risk insurance policies, and what is excluded? How does builder's risk insurance differ from commercial general liability insurance? What is the difference between builder's risk insurance and an installation floater? Are there significant differences among builder's risk insurance policies? These questions will be answered in this session, which will also review the provisions in standard American Institute of Architects' contract documents regarding builder's risk insurance, including waivers or subrogation, and discuss roofing and other court cases interpreting these contract provisions and insurance requirements. Instructor: Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Saturday, Nov. 6NRCA Issues and UpdateDuring this program, you will hear a brief update about a number of NRCA's initiatives, including its photovoltaic (PV) roof system educational programs and new certification program for individuals responsible for installing roof-mounted PV systems. In addition, NRCA continues to be heavily involved and active in Washington, D.C. working in support of tax incentives to accelerate demand for energy-efficient roofing, as well as lobbying and testifying on behalf of small business issues, such as fall protection and much more. Speaker: William A. Good, CAE Executive vice president NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Vegetative Roofs and PV Installations: New Fire, Wind and Electrical Code Developments The "green" industry is dynamic and unsettled; code and standard development is catching up. As a professional roofing contractor, you need to understand the latest developments and legal implications of new code language and updated standards for vegetative roof systems and roof-mounted PV systems. During this program, you will learn about the current and upcoming requirements for fire and wind requirements in the International Building Code, and electrical updates to the National Electric Code. You also will learn about the first LEED® lawsuit! Instructor: James R. Kirby, AIA Associate executive director of technical communications NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Regulatory Update: New and Changing Regulations Affecting Roofing Contractors Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have changed under the new administration and this is having a profound effect on citation issuance, fine amounts and the issuance of new and changing regulations—all of which can greatly affect you and your business. During this program, you will learn how to respond to the recent OSHA developments affecting fall protection, lead, silica, cranes, personal protective equipment, recordkeeping and hazard communication, safety and health programs, and ergonomics standards. Instructors: Tom Shanahan Associate executive director of risk management NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Harry Dietz Director of risk management NRCA Rosemont, Ill. OSHA Penalty Update and Changes in Labor and Employment Policies from the Obama Administration The Obama administration has instituted major changes to the nation's labor and employment laws and policies, many of which directly affect the construction industry. This session will discuss those labor and employment laws and policy changes that directly affect the construction industry, including President Obama's PLA executive order, E-Verify requirements for federal contractors, the Department of Labor's Misclassification Initiative and changes to OSHA's penalty policy. We will also discuss current issues under the National Labor Relations Act in light of President Obama's appointment of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board. Instructor: Philip J. Siegel Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta Roofing and Construction Cases and Court Decisions Sometimes, court decisions are surprising. Because case law develops through reliance on precedent, one surprising case decision can lead to several more cases with similar outcomes. As such, the establishment of a legal principle that may not have been intended follows. During NRLRC's final program, you will examine various construction and roofing case decisions addressing construction law principles, insurance coverage and contractor liability to better manage your operational risks. Instructor: Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt Atlanta |
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