05/04/2023 – Current Issues in Oklahoma Engineering Practice – Live Webinar

Kristi Avalos will be presenting the topic “Understanding and Complying with ADA Requirements in Construction” from 2:30 to 3:30 pm CT for this webinar.

Webinar Agenda:

8:30-10:00 – Recognizing Your Rights, Responsibilities and Risks under Contracts – K. Davis-Maddy

Reviewing the necessary elements of any contract

Understanding contract “legalese”

Determining performance

What constitutes a breach of contract?

What are damages and remedies?

Liability-shifting contract provisions: warranties, guarantees and indemnities

Making changes to contracts

10:00-10:15 – Break

10:15-11:45 – Best Practices for Managing Engineering Liability and Risk – E. Sharrock & B. Saunier

Identifying engineering risks

Reviewing consequences of potential risks

Understanding principles of risk management

Complying with professional and ethical standards

Implementing strategies to minimize engineering risk and maximize positive results

11:45-12:15 – Lunch

12:15-1:15 – Intellectual Property Essentials for Engineers – R. McCarthy

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets

Securing ownership of your designs through patents,

trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets

Leveraging your intellectual capital through licenses, franchises, and other technology agreements

Policing intellectual property rights and preventing infringement

Resolving intellectual property disputes

1:15-2:15 – TBD

2:15-2:30 – Break

2:30-3:30 – Understanding and Complying with ADA Requirements in Construction – K. Avalos

When do standards apply?

· New construction/renovation

Which laws/standards apply?

· ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Current issues in accessibility

For more information and registration, click here.