NRCA - Decks to Dockets Legal Conference(NEW DATE)

Oct. 13-15

NRCA’s premier legal conference Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, Oct. 13-15, now is virtual! This is a great opportunity to learn the latest legal, business and technical information from industry experts in a convenient, interactive and cost-effective learning platform.

NRCA will provide nine legal, technical and business education programs—three sessions each day—and attendees can take advantage of discounted prices with our conference bundle offer—a 45% savings!

We encourage NRCA member and nonmember CEOs, owners, COOs, human resources professionals, safety directors, training directors, on-staff legal counsel, office managers and project managers to attend. And, with a variety of sessions offered over the course of three days, you’ll hear from some of the industry brightest experts and thought leaders in an interactive learning platform that’s convenient and cost-effective from any device!

You also have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits; NRCA has applied for:

• American Institute of Architects continuing education services learning units, as well as health, safety and welfare credits
• International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants continuing education hours
• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation education credit hours

You owe it to yourself and your company to participate in this year’s legal conference where you will take away three to five new business practices you can implement immediately. Guaranteed. Join us for one day or all three! Register today!

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Schedule Below

Tuesday, Oct. 13                                                                      

10 – 11 a.m. CDT                               

Navigating Crisis Management Post-COVID-19: How to Protect Your Business Amidst an Ongoing Uncertain Year
Trent Cotney, CEO
Cotney Construction Law/NRCA General Counsel
Tampa, Fla.

The pandemic has caused almost all major industries to evolve, but the roofing industry has found itself with the unique opportunity to navigate and innovate. During this program, Cotney will provide contractors and with an overview of how to manage crisis during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and be successful moving forward. Topics include job-site protection, disaster preparedness and crisis prevention during COVID-19, including proper training, security protocols, handing of key personnel and other components of a successful crisis management plan.

Noon – 1 p.m. CT                               

Emerging Technical Issues Posing Liability Risks to Roofing Contractors
Mark Graham, Vice President of Technical Services                 
NRCA                                 
Rosemont, Ill.        

What is new on the technical side of the industry? Graham will provide an update on the latest technical developments. Topics to be addressed include steep-slope synthetic underlayments and attic ventilation, polymer-modified bitumen sheet products, water-based bonding adhesives and the upcoming 2021 international codes.  

2 – 3:30 p.m. CDT                             

Contract Documents Every Roofing Contractor Should Use… and What Should be Included in Those Documents
Stephen M. Phillips, Partner
Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel
Atlanta

It is critical contractors are aware of the provisions found within their contract documents. During this session, Phillips will identify risks that pose substantial liability exposure to roofing contractors and offer recommendations to manage and minimize those risks. Topics include proposals and contract forms with terms and conditions; commercial and residential warranties; purchase orders; subcontracts; and invoices.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

10 – 11 a.m. CDT                   

Restrictive Covenants, Nondisclosure Agreements and Unfair Competition
Philip Siegel, Partner
Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel
Atlanta

The most common provisions found in a restrictive covenants agreement are non-compete provisions, non-solicitation of customers provisions, non-solicitation of employees’ provisions and nondisclosure provisions. During this program, Siegel will provide roofing contractors with the tools they need to protect their businesses, customers and employees and will discuss the permissible scope of non-compete and non-solicitation provisions, as well as how to craft a policy that prevents a former employee from calling on their current employees to go to work for the new employer. 

Noon – 1 p.m. CDT                                  

5 Key Issues in a Residential Roofing Contra
Tray Batcher, Partner                              
Trent Cotney, CEO
Cotney Construction Law     
Cotney Construction Law/NRCA General Counsel
Tampa

During these challenging times, a contract can be a roofing contractor’s best friend because it contains terms to assist contractors in collecting money or defending claims. During this program, Cotney and Batcher will focus on contract formation and five important residential roofing contract provisions that roofing contractors and subcontractors should include in their contracts to protect their businesses.

2 – 3:30 p.m. CDT                  

Understanding Factory Mutual Requirements, Wind Uplift, Roof Assembly
Delamination and Roofing Contractor Liability
Mark Graham, Vice President of Technical Services  
Stephen M. Phillips, Partner
NRCA                                                                                                      
Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel
Rosemont, Ill.
Atlanta

What is new with FM Global?  Earlier this year, FM Global revised several of its Loss Prevention Data Sheets addressing roof systems and some of its contractor procedures for FM Global-insured buildings. Graham and Phillips will provide an overview of the changes, share several project experiences and offer some legal guidance in avoiding potential problems.

Thursday, Oct. 15

10 – 11 a.m. CDT                   

5 Greatest Legal Challenges When Using Subcontractors on Projects
Trent Cotney, CEO
Cotney Construction Law/NRCA General Counsel
Tampa

The worker shortage continues to be problematic as project demand increases and roofing contractors often rely on subcontractors to fulfill their workforce demands, which often brings about its own set of legal challenges. During this program, Cotney will provide insight on potential legal issues when using subcontractors on projects, including employee classification, reducing risk on a multi-employer worksite, limiting liability on defect claims, licensure of subcontractors and workers compensation.

Noon – 1 p.m. CDT                                  

Legal Issues Surrounding Diversity in Roofing
Jacqueline Feliciano, Managing Attorney             
Roscoe Green, Partner
Tax Law Group                                                                
Cotney Construction Law                          
Tampa

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the U.S. labor force will continue to diversify through at least 2026, and the roofing industry is expected to respond as employers seek to hire an increasing number of women, minorities, Millennials and Gen Z workers to offset the retirement of its aging workforce. During this session, Feliciano and Green will delve into the legal issues surrounding diversity in roofing, including EEOC compliance, MBE/WBE status, integrating workforce issues, as well as hiring and maintaining a diverse working environment.

2 – 3:30 p.m. CDT                  

Roofing and Construction Cases and Court Decisions
Stephen M. Phillips, Partner
Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel
Atlanta

Sometimes, court decisions are shocking. And because case law develops through reliance on precedent, one surprising case decision can lead to several more cases with similar outcomes and the establishment of a legal principle that may not have been intended. During the concluding program, Phillips will examine various construction and roofing-related case decisions addressing construction law principles, insurance coverage and contractor liability to better manage roofing contractors’ operational risks.

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