The Keys to Federal Construction Contracting

Presented by:
Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Hal Perloff, Husch Blackwell LLP

Don’t work with the federal government unless you are prepared to dot your “I’s” and Cross Your “T’s” – learn what you must know to abide by all of the rules and regulations the federal government imposes – and what happens when you don’t!

Even with mandatory budget cuts now going into effect under sequestration, federal contracting continues to present opportunities for construction companies. But performing federal construction contracts presents unique problems not found in the private sector.

This presentation focuses on the recurring and troubling issues unique to federal construction contracting and presents practical guidance on how to deal with them.

This information-packed program will help you:

• Prepare for budget cuts under sequestration.
  
• Understand the scope of the government’s right to reduce a contractor's scope of work.
  
• Address terminations for convenience and deductive modifications.
  
• Differentiate federal contracts from commercial contracts.
  
• Learn how the government buys construction services and how to compete for them.
  
• Discover best practices for preparing requests for equitable adjustment and resolving claims under the Contract Disputes Act.
  
• And much, much more!

Who Will Benefit?

This program is a must if you’re a contractor, subcontractor, construction manager, surety, attorney or other party that works on federal construction projects. Order now to learn what you and every member of your organization must know to successfully perform federal construction contracts.

Meet Your Presenters:

Brian Waagner, Partner
Husch Blackwell LLP

Brian advises contractors and subcontractors on issues relating to their federal contracts, including contract award controversies, compliance issues and audits, requests for equitable adjustment and claims, and responding to allegations of false claims. Brian is a former a shareholder in the Northern Virginia office of Wickwire Gavin, P.C.

Hal Perloff, Partner
Husch Blackwell LLP

Formerly a JAG attorney with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and shareholder with Wickwire Gavin, P.C., Hal's practice focuses on issues facing federal construction contractors. Hal has particular expertise on privatized military housing projects procured under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative.