WEST VIRGINIA RECORD

CHARLESTON -- Steptoe & Johnson is hosting a day-long seminar about construction law later this month.

The seminar is titled "Construction 411: Everything You Need to Know about Construction Law and How to Manage a Successful Construction Project in West Virginia." It is scheduled for Oct. 27 at Embassy Suites in Charleston.

The day-long seminar will feature speakers from Steptoe & Johnson and PCS Construction Services. They will speak on topics including:

* Planning -- Assemble the Team - Project Delivery Options; Request for Proposal; Identify Funding and Financing; Establish Project Master Schedule

* Design -- Managing the Budget; Value Engineering; Site Selection Considerations; Establishing Owner Project Requirements; Constructability Review; Forms of Contract; Detailed Design Phase Schedule

* Bidding -- Market Analysis Local Contractors; Advertise for Bid; Bid Packages; Bid Review; Contract Execution

* Construction -- Managing Project Cost; Schedule; Quality Control

Turn Over and Closeout -- Retainage; Delivery on Time; Commissioned Punch-list; Warranty

To register, go to http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/events/event/Construction411,471.aspx

The cost is $99, and it must be paid by check. No credit card payments are accepted.

For those who have questions, requests for more information or prefer to register via telephone, contact Andrew Fulton at (304) 624-8000.