Managing Liability in Residential Construction – Virtual Course

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Who Should Attend

Senior and middle-managers employed by small and medium-sized residential construction firms with an interest in and concern about how well they are handling liability issues.

Typical job titles of course participants are Vice President of Construction; Operations; Construction Operations; Sales; Marketing; Engineering; Land Development; Director of Customer Care; Customer Service/Warranty/Quality; General Superintendent; and Construction Superintendent.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn about:

Societal factors contributing to growth in liability litigation
What constitutes product liability in residential construction
Basic product liability insurance
What comprises a quality system for a defendable position
Managing risk in residential construction
How to limit product liability
Elements of a product liability prevention system
The most likely sources of product litigation in residential construction
The future for home builders with respect to product liability
The future for home buyers regarding liability litigation
What to expect, step-by-step, in the event of product litigation
Where to obtain more information about liability in residential construction

Market Focus: Service

Related ASQ Bodies of Knowledge:
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

Instructor(s):
Jack ReVelle, PhD.

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