Norcal PTAC Presents: Public Works Contracting Series | Tips on Risk Mitigation

Align your business for public works contracting success with expert advice in this three-part series.

Attend one session or all at your discretion.

• Session No. 1 | Contractor’s Insurance Programs | April 20
• Session No. 2 | Tips on Risk Mitigation | April 22
• Session No. 3 | Managing Your First Project | April 27

This three-part web series guided by Edward Duarte, Construction/ Public Works Specialist for Norcal PTAC is designed for contractors new to public works and those interested in deepening their understanding of this unique marketplace. Topics covered will help prepare attendees to be more successful in their public works projects and avoid pitfalls.

#2 Tips on Risk Mitigation

Thursday, April 22, 10:00am to 11:00am (60 mins)

Estimating and bidding on a public works project can be intimidating due to a lack of clarity about the risks involved in the process. Numerous issues can and will impact your ultimate project costs that need consideration and evaluation. Issues relating to weather, schedule, budget, owner, project location, subcontractors, suppliers, strikes, ‘acts of god’, etc. are just some of the issues that should be assessed during the bid preparation.

In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the different risk factors a contractor should assess when preparing their bid, to make you more prepared in the public works marketplace.
 

Speaker

Edward Duarte

Construction/ Public Works Specialist for Norcal PTAC.

Edward Duarte is the founder and retired CEO of Aztec Consultants; a San Ramon-based professional construction management company and general contracting firm. Founded in 1986, Aztec specializes in public works, commercial, and institutional construction projects. Under his leadership, the company provided construction management services on over $250 million of public works contracts and built over $200 million as the general contractor of record, subcontracting with numerous DBEs and other minority-owned businesses. Duarte is also the co-founder, Program Director, and principal instructor for the Construction Management Certificate Program at Cal State East Bay.

Co-Hosts

Northern California Small Business Development Centers

Norcal SBDC is a nonprofit network made up of 18 centers that are dedicated to helping small businesses with every aspect of business creation, growth, management, and operation. Find your local SBDC today to start receiving one-on-one advising and low-cost training.

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