Navigating Milwaukee’s red hot construction landscape. Panel discussion Lunch & Learn September 28th

Construction cranes and job trailers are now a familiar sight in metro Milwaukee, but is there trouble ahead? Private financing and government incentives and programs are a must for certain types of projects. Is the public’s appetite going to run dry? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that December of 2014 was the third highest month of unfilled construction jobs since the recession ended. Making the worker shortage worse, is that during the recession, unemployed and near-retired construction workers moved on and are not returning. Compound that with manual labor jobs not being promoted by parents and schools. Some trade contractors are precariously accepting too many jobs, creating risks to both general contractors and owners of non or slow performance. The shortage also means new workers without experience and wisdom are increasing the chance of mistakes and accidents – and the same could be true for Project Managers. How should real estate professionals and developers modify their strategies to avoid problems associated with a red-hot development/construction climate?

This panel discussion will be moderated by Roy Wagner, Chair of the Construction Law Section at von Briesen & Roper and will include:

-Andy Wiegman, Mandel Group, Inc.
-T.J. Morley, Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc.
– Larry Rocole, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
– John Duggan, The Concord Group
– John Gilroy, Gilbane Building Company

The panel will discuss key strategies in avoiding and minimizing risk during these times of high demand for construction services. Real estate professional developers, lenders and contractors will gain insights and strategies to minimize the risks associated with:

-Planning and Selecting Design and Construction Professionals in tight market
-Contract strategies for developers/owners
-Rising Construction Costs
-Long lead time and material shortages
-Best Construction Administration practices
-Conflict Resolution Options

Lunch will be provided and Parking will be provided in the 411 Structure

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