Navigating the Post-Pandemic Era of Rapidly Escalating Construction Prices
A Virtual Panel Discussion on Trends, Tips and Best Practices with Attorneys and Industry Experts
You are invited to join PDCA Member law firm Jimerson Birr of Jacksonville, FL for a FREE webinar on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT. This event will be a lively, virtual panel discussion with industry leaders on the hot button issue of the rapid escalation of construction material and labor prices that many are experiencing across the industry in an ongoing post-pandemic economic recovery.
In addition to three attorneys from Jimerson Birr's construction industry team, guest panelists Carson McCall, VP at Perry-McCall Construction, David Sheffield, CFO at Coastal Construction Products and Brent Zimmerman, General Counsel at Miller Electric Co. will share insights, implications, trends, and best practices from the unique perspectives of general contractors, trade subcontractors, and material suppliers alongside the three senior construction attorneys. The presenting attorneys are PileDriver magazine Contributing Legal Author and firm Partner Ryan Maloney (pictured), named-Partner James O. "Joby" Birr and Partner Austin Calhoun.
Key issues that will be covered include:
- Industry trends and where things may be headed related to construction material and labor prices
- Tips on ways to plan and prepare for escalating prices in the current volatile market environment
- Ways to try to hedge and protect yourself in bids and contract negotiations
- What to do if prices materially escalate mid-stream during the course of a project
