Understanding Construction Management Agreements Part 4: Insurance and Liability

This program is part 4 of a four-part series of programs designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of construction management agreements (CMAs) for attorneys and other professionals engaged in the construction industry. Part 1 covers pricing (cost plus, GMPs and stipulated sums); Part 2 covers scheduling; Part 3 covers defects and damages; and Part 4 will cover insurance and liability. The faculty will consist of construction attorneys and consultants, and both technical and legal aspects of the construction process will be presented. 

Part 4 is moderated by Kenneth M. Block, Chair of the Construction Law Practice at the New York City firm of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP with speakers Brandon Reiner, a senior associate at Tannenbaum Helpern, and Craig K. Barnet, a principal of MSG Insurance and Risk Management. 

1. Explain the nature of claims which may arise under a CMA

2. Discuss an owner's remedies for first and third party claims

3. Understand insurance coverage for claims

4. Discuss property and liability insurance

5. Analyze contractors' remedies under the CMA