A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR'S VIEW OF PARTNERING
A discussion of partnering from a construction contractor's point of view.
J. Doug Pruitt, Tucson, Arizona

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
A discussion of recent legislative developments affecting the construction industry.
Robert C. Bass, Jr., Austin

STATUTES EVERY CONSTRUCTION LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BUT DOESN'T
A thorough presentation of state and federal statutes having a significant effect upon construction law.
Jonathan D. Schwartz, Jr., El Paso

MECHANICS' LIEN UPDATE
A discussion of recent cases and legislative developments concerning Texas mechanics' liens.
Steven E. Kennedy, Dallas

SURETY LAW UPDATE
A discussion of current developments and trends in the area of surety law.
Lewin Plunkett, San Antonio

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW UPDATE
A discussion of recent developments in the area of environmental law that have an effect upon the construction industry.
David J. White, Dallas

DESIGN DOCUMENT PRIMER
A primer on the interpretation of arthitectural/engineering drawings and specifications including a review of related issues such as copyrights and professional seals.
Matthew J. Sullivan, Austin

CONSTRUCTION LABOR'S NEW ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN - COMET
A discussion of the practical and legal responses of contractors to the AFL-CIO's new labor organizing campaign, COMET.
Joe F. Canterbury, Jr., Dallas

NEGOTIATING "SKILL BUILDING" SESSION
Conference participants will engage in a short negotiation exercise which will provide a concrete basis for later discussion. Discussion will focus on offer and concession patterns in negotiation, acquiring and disclosing information, and cooperative v. competitive styles and strategies.
Alan S. Rau, Austin

DISPUTE REVIEW BOARDS
A discussion of the use and effectiveness of dispute review boards on construction projects.
Terry L. Salazar, Dallas

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS
A discussion of the financial, construction, operational and political aspects of public-private project partnerships.
Glenn D. Graff, Houston

WARRANTY LAW - DTPA UPDATE
A discussion of recent developments in construction warranty law and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Robert M. Hoffman, Dallas

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
A discussion of recent cases and legislative developments relating to residential construction.
Richard P. Flake, Houston

CONTRACTOR DESIGN RESPONSIBILITY
A discussion of the various circumstances under which contractors expressly or impliedly assume design responsibilities and risks.
Richard W. Avery, Houston

CPM SCHEDULING
A discussion of the theoretical and practical aspects of the critical path method of construction scheduling.
Bradford L. Bright, Dallas
John W. Nassen, Dallas

MBE PROGRAMS
A discussion of various minority business enterprise programs used in the construction industry.
Terry Davis, Austin

SURETY DEFENSES/REMEDIES
A discussion of possible defenses that a surety may assert against construction bond claims.
Allison J. Snyder, Houston

DEFAULT TERMINATIONS
A thorough discussion of the legal and practical aspects of default terminations from an owner's, contractor's and surety's perspective.
Owner Perspective: Robert L. Meyers, III, Dallas
Contractor Perspective: C. "Pete" Bennett, Jr., Dallas
Surety Perspective: Marc R. Stanley, Dallas