Seminars

Conway & Mrowiec Attorneys LLLP is in the forefront of discovering and sharing new developments in construction law. The firm regularly presents full-day seminars to construction project participants. The seminars are complemented by extensive written materials. The following list of Presentations and Publications is representative:

Construction Management Delivery Methods, Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter:  John S. Mrowiec
May 19, 2020

Bid Incentive for Construction Contracts, Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter:  Timothy R. Conway
September 17, 2019

Changes:  Performance, Completion and Compensation, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Co-Speaker/Co-Author:  John S. Mrowiec
December 12, 2018

AIA Documents B- Series, Owner and Architect Agreements, Lorman Education Services, Webinar
Author/Presenter:  Timothy R. Conway
March 8, 2018

AIA Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Author/Co-Instructor:  Timothy R. Conway
November 12, 2014

Illinois Design & Construction Process in “Minutes” for “Non-Specialists”, Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Committee, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Speak and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
November 5, 2014

AIA Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
October 17, 2014
October 3, 2014
October 17, 2013

Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, Colette Holt (Colette Holt & Associates)
November 1, 2013

AIA Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, Erik R. Nelson
October 24, 2013

AIA Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
October 17, 2013

Changes and Differing Site Conditions, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Co-Speaker/Co-Author:  John S. Mrowiec
October 8, 2013

Top 10 Recent Decisions on Perennial Delay Claim Issues, Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
December 17, 2012

AIA Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
October 24, 2012
June 9, 2010
February 27, 2009
September 12, 2007
September 13, 2006
September 14, 2005
September 22, 2004
March 6, 2003

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
April 27, 2011
December 4, 2008

Illinois Prompt Pay Act, Lorman Education Services, Audio
Co-Author/Co-Instructor:  Timothy R. Conway
First Edition, 2011
Supplement, 2013

Drafting Arbitration Agreements, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
December 16, 2010

Special Mechanics Lien Issues Related to Condominiums and Mixed Use Vertical Subdivisions, Chicago Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee, Condominium Law Subcommittee
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
September 21, 2010

Selected Antitrust/Unfair Competition Issues in Construction & Management Contracts
Author/Presenter:  John S. Mrowiec
December 22, 2008

Special Mechanics Lien Issues with Newly Constructed Condominium Buildings and Condominium Construction Defect Litigation From Contractor/Construction Manager/ Trade Contractor Perspective, Law Bulletin 2008 Real Estate Law Conference, “Condominium Law Update and Strategies”
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
November 12, 2008

Understanding the Construction Bidding Process, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
October 8, 2008

AIA Revised Contract Documents, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
September 12, 2008
February 27, 2008

Recent School & University Construction Claim Court Decisions:  Is Anything More Important Than Maintaining the Schedule? 2008 School Building Expo, Eaton Hall Exhibitions, Schaumburg, Illinois
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
April 2, 2008

Impact of Exculpatory Clauses & Written Change Orders on Claims for Construction Contract Delays and Disruptions:  Selected 21st Century Decisions, Law Bulletin 2007 Real Estate Law Conference Construction Issues & Litigation
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
October 4, 2007

Electronic Discovery Issues in Construction Disputes, Northern Illinois Steel Erectors
Co-Presenter:  Timothy R. Conway
April 24, 2007

Introduction to “Cumulative Impact” Claims, Illinois Society of Construction Attorneys
Invited Speaker & Author:  John S. Mrowiec
April 17, 2007

Principles of Construction Law & Contracts, Real Estate Center at DePaul University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education, Construction Management Certificate Program
Author/Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
September 27, 2006

Construction Delay Claims, Lorman Education Services, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
July 13, 2006
January 26, 2006

Proving & Negotiating Change Orders for Claims Regarding Labor Productivity Impacts, National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., Northeastern Illinois Chapter, DuPage County Division
Invited Speaker and Author:  John S. Mrowiec
May 16, 2006

Comprehensive Construction Law, Lorman Education Services, Oak Brook, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
May 4, 2006

Understanding the Bidding and Construction Process in Illinois, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Author/Co-Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
March 30, 2006

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts, Lorman Education Services, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
March 2, 2006

U.S. Electronic Discovery Issues: Zubalake v. UBS Warburg,Locating, Preserving, Retrieving and Producing Electronic Documents, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, Inc. 8th Annual Conference
Invited Speaker & Author: John S. Mrowiec
May 28, 2005

The Nelson Energy Project or “The Contractor’s Perfect Storm”, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, Inc. 8th Annual Conference
Invited Co-Speaker & Co-Author: John S. Mrowiec
May 27, 2005

Construction Scheduling Claims, Lorman Education Services, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
May 24, 2005
June 8, 2004

Construction Management/Design-Build in Illinois, Lorman Education Services, Schaumburg, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
April 26, 2005
March 14, 2002

Construction Law & Contracts, Real Estate Center at DePaul University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education, Construction Management Certificate Program
Author/Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
March 30, 2005
March 19 and 22, 2004

The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts:  Understanding the Issues in Illinois, Lorman Education Services, Schaumburg, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
March 15, 2005

Construction Management/Design-Build, Lorman Education Services, Oak Brook, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
November 11, 2004
April 28, 2004

Construction Claims for Public Entities, Lorman Education Services, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors:  Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
October 6, 2004

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues, Lorman Education Services, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
March 9, 2004

Construction Management/Design Build: Contracting & Claims Avoidance, Lorman Education Services, Rosemont, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
April 30, 2003
April 25, 2002
November 13, 2001
November 9, 2000

Principles of Construction Law & Contracts, Real Estate Center at DePaul University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education, Construction Management Certificate Program
Author/Instructor: John S. Mrowiec
March 12 & 13, 2003
December 12 & 13, 2002

Public Contracts And Procurement Regulations, Lorman Education Services, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Co-Author/Co-Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
March 6, 2003

Illinois Construction Issues, Lorman Education Services, Rockford, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
October 1, 2002
May 16, 2002
February 14, 2001

Construction Claims: 2002, Lorman Education Services, Rosemont, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
August 8, 2002

Illinois Construction Issues: 2002, Lorman Education Services Seminar, Itasca, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
March 21, 2002
February 27, 2002

Public Construction Contracting: Bidding and Building in Illinois, Lorman Education Services Seminar, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
August 23, 2001
March 20, 2001

Construction Delay Claims in Illinois, Lorman Education Services Seminar, Rosemont, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
September 22, 2000

Illinois Construction Law: Can This Job Be Saved?  Creative Strategies for Project Completion & Litigation Avoidance in Illinois, Lorman Education Services seminar, Rosemont, Illinois
Co-Authors/Co-Instructors: Timothy R. Conway, John S. Mrowiec
June 30, 2000
March 15, 2000

Illinois Construction Law: Can This Job Be Saved?  Creative Strategies for Project Completion, Lorman Education Services Seminar, Peoria, Illinois
Co-Author/Co-Instructor: John S. Mrowiec
June 22, 2000

Contract Documents and Construction Law, The Associated General Contractors of America, Supervisory Training Program, Builders Association of Greater Chicago
Instructor: John S. Mrowiec
December 3-4, 1999

Illinois Construction Lien Law, Lorman Education Services seminar, Chicago, Illinois
Co-Author/Co-Instructor: Timothy R. Conway
April 27, 2011
December 4, 2008

Illinois Prompt Pay Act, Lorman Education Services, Audio
Co-Author/Co-Instructor:  Timothy R. Conway
April 21, 1999

How to Build a Legal Fortress for Your Construction Industry Clients, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar, Peoria and Chicago, Illinois
Author/Instructor: Timothy R. Conway
March 26, 1998
April 2, 1998

Revisions to AIA A201 (1997 ed.): The General Contractor’s Point of View, presented at An Analysis and Evaluation of the 1997 Revised AIA Standard Form Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Chicago
Instructor: John S. Mrowiec
November 12, 1997

Summary of Legal Principles Governing Bid Submissions, presented at Builders Association of Greater Chicago and American Subcontractors Association, The Challenge of Bidding: Legal Remedies for Bid Irregularities, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
April 29, 1997

Selected Topics Concerning OSHA Citations: Negotiating Settlement Agreements, the Multi-Employer Workplace Doctrine & Construction Manager Liability, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Emerging Legal Issues: Safety Issues at the Jobsite, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
December 5, 1996

Protecting Your Construction Industry Clients, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Springfield, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
November 22, 1996
December 5, 1996

Issues Presented by 1994 AGC/ASA/ASC Standard Form Construction Subcontract (AGC Doc. Nos. 640 & 4100; AGC Form No. 52) from the Prime Contractor’s Perspective, presented at Construction Industry Affairs Committee, Chicago
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
August 16, 1995

Dealing With the Problem Project, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
March 13, 1995

Rethinking Claims Management on Design/Build Projects: The Significance of the Shift of the Implied Warranty of Design and Other Issues, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Design/Build: Myth v. Reality, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
October 12, 1994

Recent Selected Case Law Developments Regarding Construction Sureties, Chicago Bar Association, Mechanics Lien & Construction Bond Claims Seminar
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
April 29, 1994
October 28, 1994
February 5, 1995

Contractor Liability Issues: Recent Developments, Fox Valley General Contractor’s Association, Geneva, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
April 11, 1994

The Impact of Performance Specifications on the Contractor and the Subcontractor, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Shifting Lines of Design Responsibility in the 1990s or It’s Not My Job, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
November 3, 1993

Observations on Various Types of Dispute Resolution, Resolving Claims & Cost- and Benefit-Effective Use of Lawyers, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Construction Trends in the 90s, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
June 22, 1993

Eleventh Annual Midwest Construction Law Seminar, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
May 7, 1993

Current Issues in Professional Liability, American Institute of Architects, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
November 12, 2008

Understanding the Construction Bidding Process, Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Instructor:  John S. Mrowiec
February 23, 1993

Construction Law & Liens, Turner Construction Co. & United Airlines, Construction Management Training Classes, Chicago, Illinois
Instructor: John S. Mrowiec
1992

How to Get What You Are Entitled To, Coopers & Lybrand, Construction Claims: Getting Full Compensation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
November 11, 1992

Subs Under Water, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Subcontractor Bankruptcy Seminar, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
October 29, 1992

Risk Allocation and Insurance Coverage for Workers’ Injury Claims After Kotecki, Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Author/Presenter: Timothy R. Conway
March 29, 1992

Revisions to Documenting and Presenting Construction Claims Chapter of Construction Law treatise, published by Matthew Bender
Author: Timothy R. Conway
1992

Payment on Illinois Public Projects: Preservation & Enforcement of Lien, Bond & Prompt Payment Rights, published by Builders Association
Author: John S. Mrowiec
1992

Mechanics Lien Rights in Illinois: A Practical Guide to Enforcement published by Builders Association of Greater Chicago and presented at Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Mechanics Lien Rights in Illinois: A Practical Guide to Enforcement
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
February 11, 1992

Specific Issues Presented by Subcontract Language in Litigation with the Specialty Trade Contractor, the Subcontractor and the Material Supplier, Construction Litigation Superconference, San Francisco, California
Author/Presenter: John S. Mrowiec
November 14, 1991