Description

The new administration in Washington has indicated that the use of tariffs will increase substantially as a means to influence US international trade policy. The impact of these larger tariffs causes great concern to the construction industry as contractors may experience increased risks due to:

• Uncertainty in pricing
• Stockpiling of materials
• Fluctuations in available supplies
• Outdated or inadequate contract provisions

Don't miss this important CAGC webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the issues and remedies to protect your business from these risks.

Presenters:

Jason Dwyer, AIA, LEED AP, President, Design & Construction, Wight & Company

Jason Dwyer is President of Design & Construction at Wight & Company and is responsible for setting the vision and leading the operations of the architecture, engineering, and construction group. Throughout his career, his passion for exceptional work and delighting clients has led Wight in creating world-class design through an innovative Design Led-Design Build operational approach delivering maximum value to client partners. Jason greatly enjoys his role in assisting clients across multiple markets to realize their visions and reinforces the belief that thoughtfully completed projects can positively impact people’s lives, their neighborhoods and support successful businesses.

Gregory A. Eichorn, Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Prior to obtaining his law degree, Greg worked eight years in a variety of roles for a large national construction company. Greg’s primary area of practice is construction law, representing general contractors, construction managers, owners/developers, subcontractors, and other construction professionals.  Greg has extensive experience in negotiating complex construction contracts for sports stadiums, office buildings, hospitals, residential high-rises, airports, roads, rail, infrastructure, specialty construction, renovations, and all levels of public and private schools, including universities.

Edward O. Pacer, Managing Director, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Ed Pacer has represented clients in a wide variety of litigated matters, including the mediation, arbitration, and litigation of construction-related disputes, jobsite accidents, breach of contract cases, the prosecution and defense of lien claims, OSHA investigations, the defense of defective work claims, business partner disputes, employment claims, and cases involving regulatory investigations and prosecutions.  His broad-based civil litigation experience allows him to serve as a valuable asset to his clients providing internal policy and practice advice and aiding clients in assessing and avoiding risk.