The Construction Process: 360° View

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Friday, June 16, 2006
Registration: 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Litigation Section and Real Estate Section

This program will provide a “nuts and bolts” overview of the construction process from the perspectives of an experienced developer, lender, lender’s consultant and counsel to a lender. The panel will offer valuable insight into what makes a construction project successful, from the viewpoint of each party.

For the developer:

• What makes a particular project appealing?
• What makes the same project viable from a permitting, financing, and economic sense?
• What are the factors in choosing a design team and a contractor?
• What are the obstacles during construction to a successful project?

For the lender:

• What makes a particular project appealing?
• How does a lender approach a financing decision for a development project?
• How important is a relationship with the developer, the contractor or both?
• What are the obstacles during construction to a successful project?

For the lender’s counsel:

• What are the critical factors in protecting the lender’s interests while keeping the project viable?
• What is their role in reviewing and negotiating assignments and consents?
• How do those two roles intersect?

For the lender’s consultant:

• Who are the clients?
• What are the goals and how involved is the inspector in the construction process?
• What is the role in reviewing regular payment applications?
• What is the role in reviewing changes and claims?
• How is the reporting done?
• What are the obstacles during construction to a successful project?

Panelists

Kevin Boyle
Executive Vice President
Citizens Bank of Massachusetts

Michael J. Haroz, Esq.
Goulston & Storrs – A Professional Corporation

Donald S. Levine
Executive Project Director
CWB Boylston, LLC

Thomas Richard, AIA
President and Chief Executive Officer
Merritt & Harris, Inc.



Program Co-Chairs and Moderators

Walter K. McDonough, Esq.
Suffolk Construction

B. Andrew Zelermyer, Esq.
Goulston & Storrs – A Professional Corporation

Program Prices

$115 - BBA Members
$145 - Non-Members
$80 - BBA Member New Lawyer (admitted after 6/2004)
$60 - BBA Member Legal Services/Government Lawyer