Free 1-Hour Webinar on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 10:00am Pacific Time
Introduction
Construction is expensive, and the spectrum of professional practice varies wildly. While some professionals uphold the industry’s gold standards, others can be disappointing at best and criminally negligent at worst. In some cases, a judgement call must be made to terminate a project prior to completion. Unfortunately, this process is usually expensive and complicated.
It is possible to ease the stress of ending a project by using a standard structure that considers the contract documents, construction industry standards, and the “iron triangle” (scope, budget, and schedule with quality at the core) of project management. This structure does not magically make termination quick and cheap, but it does make the process as efficient and painless as possible. No matter what stage of a construction project-gone-bad you are in, remember you are not trapped. You can always negotiate from a position of strength.
"Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion" is for everyone involved in the business of building or buildings, including property owners & managers, governmental organizations, developers, contractors, insurers, lawyers, and anyone else caught up in the headaches of a project that has gone wrong or has already been terminated. The course will explain the roles and responsibilities of the different parties who contribute to a construction project, teach our Construction Claim Analysis framework, and review case studies that demonstrate successful project termination from the perspective of both owners and subcontractors.
Program Outline
Introduction
Contracting 101
Construction Claim Analysis Framework
Read the Full Contract
Calculating Damages
Salvaging a Project
Conclusion
Learning Objectives
Review the basic roles & responsibilities in construction.
Learn a framework for analyzing a construction claim.
Discuss how damages are calculated after a contract is terminated.
Strategize how one might salvage a construction project rather than terminate.
Review case studies and real world examples of projects that were terminated before completion.
Our Panel
Robby Ward, PE
Expert
Pete Fowler Construction
Sean Downing
Managing Partner
Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
Tom Fama
Partner
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Walter Nelson
Claims Manager
Turner Surety and Insurance Brokerage
Continuing Education Credit
This webinar is applying for continuing education credit for both attorneys and insurance professionals in the following states: Florida, Nevada, California, and Texas.
NOTE: Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas.
The CEU Institutes will be the continuing education provider for our webinars in 2026. Any questions regarding continuing education credit can be directed toward their compliance team by emailing rosters@ceuinstitute.net
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