Introduction

HVAC & Plumbing Claims is a 60-minute conversation that will offer a "map-of-the-terrain" perspective on design, construction, performance, defects, evaluation, maintenance, and repair, for these complex and critical building systems.

Buildings have become increasingly complex over the recent decades. "MEP", a common abbreviation for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems, are typically the most complex systems in any building. They are the systems that humans commonly interact with, often daily. When they don't work as expected, people get sad or mad.

For each of these two complex systems we will explain their evolution in buildings, from non-existent to today's intricate assemblies that are part manufactured and part site-built, how they work, and the conditions and certain failures we find. We will explore investigation of these systems in construction defect litigation and other types of building claims, and how we have helped clients make good decisions in tough situations.

Learning Objectives

• Review the big world of plumbing and HVAC design and construction.

• Discuss the old and new worlds of HVAC and plumbing defects.

• Explain the roles and responsibilities for these complex systems.

• Introduce the most important building codes and standards.

• Describe important aspects of managing quality.

• Explore real world case studies.

• Discuss MEP within the context of litigation.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Design & Construction of MEP Systems

3. HVAC Systems, Defects, & Claims

4. Plumbing Systems, Defects, & Claims

5. Analyzing Found Construction Defects

6. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education Credit

A disclaimer that this webinar requires you to answer all polling questions to receive continuing education credit. Credit will not be given to those who miss a polling question, or to those that are determined to be inattentive by On24's software. Some states require an affidavit for credit eligibility, which will be sent to the appropriate attendees via email after the webinar. This affidavit can also be completed during the live webinar using the widget provided on screen. The entire program must be attended live to receive credit, and continuing education certificates will be sent out within one week of the webinar.

This webinar is either approved or is pending approval for 1.0 credit hour of both CE (insurance) and MCLE (legal) continuing education credit in the following states:

• Texas

• California

• Nevada

• Florida