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SUMMARY:Husch Blackwell Milwaukee Construction Academy: Incomplete Plans and Fast Track Projects
DESCRIPTION:Today’s construction landscape is defined by volatility\, compressed timelines\, and evolving project scopes. As material costs fluctuate\, labor markets tighten\, and architectural plans arrive in progressive stages\, industry professionals face increasing pressure to make critical decisions amid uncertainty—all while protecting their organizations from significant legal and financial exposure. \nBlueprints \nOur Construction Academy will bring together leading construction executives\, design professionals\, project managers\, and legal counsel to examine the complex risks that arise when projects move forward with incomplete plans or under fast-track delivery models. Industry leaders will share practical strategies for anticipating escalation-related impacts\, allocating risk through contracts\, and preserving claims and defenses when project information is imperfect or continually developing. \nThrough real world examples and focused discussion\, attendees will gain actionable insights for anticipating challenges\, establishing defensible documentation\, and strengthening project outcomes in today’s unpredictable construction environment. \nFramework \n\nProtections Against Price Escalation\nContractual tools and project-level strategies to address volatile material and labor markets.\nEstablishing and Managing Allowances\nBest practices for scoping\, pricing\, and administering allowances tied to incomplete design.\nNavigating Incomplete Plans\nManaging design-related uncertainty\, allocating risk\, and avoiding claims in fast-track delivery.\n\nNetworking Opportunity \nCap off the seminar by engaging directly with industry innovators to share insights and forge connections that can help advance your projects and your business. Appetizers and beverages will be served. \nThe Team \nRyan Alvin\, Vice President\, Horizon Construction\nJohn Duggan\, Co-COO\, Concord Group\nNicholas Hlavinka\, President\, Staff Electric Co. Inc.\nJosh Levy\, Partner\nEric Meier\, Partner\nJoseph Sinnett\, Team Leader\, VP\, Kahler Slater \nThe Structure \n3:45 p.m. | Registration\n4:00 p.m. | Program\n5:15 – 6:30 p.m. | Networking Hour (appetizers and beverages will be served) \nWho Should Attend \nConstruction companies; contractors and subcontractors; CEOs and CFOs; project executives\, project managers\, engineers\, architects\, and designers; general counsel; lenders; and real estate developers and investors. \nContinuing Education Credit \nThis program is pending approval for Wisconsin and Illinois continuing legal education credit. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/husch-blackwell-milwaukee-construction-academy-2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Husch Blackwell Cream City Conference Room\, 511 North Broadway 9th floor\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Husch Blackwell":MAILTO:brittany.maynard@huschblackwell.com
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