Let's Get Surety

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we are joined by Brian Perlberg who serves as the Executive Director & Senior Counsel for ConsensusDocs, as well as the Senior Counsel for Construction Law & Contracts for Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America to talk about ConsenseusDocs. Brian shares some information on the background, purpose, and process behind ConsenseusDocs and what makes them unique. We also discuss how ConsenseusDocs has innovated and updated to keep up with the times including the creation of the Materials Price Escalation Clause and resource center. For more information visit ConsensusDocs online and you can link directly to their Price Escalation Resource Center or request a sample, as well. NASBP is a supporting organization of ConsensusDocs.

With special guests:

Brian Perlberg, Executive Director & Senior Counsel, ConsensusDocs, and Senior Counsel, AGC

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we are joined by David Kearby the Executive Director at TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, to discuss TRIP's work to increase public awareness of US Infrastructure needs. Both 2021 and 2022 were big years for infrastructure and David shares some highlights from the past and gives a sneak peek into what's coming in 2023. For more information, on TRIP and how you can support their mission you can visit them online at tripnet.org. You can also get more information on NASBP's Federal Legislative Fly-In scheduled for March 2023 and add your voice to those reinforcing these messages on the Hill!

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With special guest:

David Kearby, CAE, Executive Director, TRIP

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, NASBP CEO Mark McCallum flips the script and asks Kat Shamapande to step back from her role as host and share information on NASBP's Professional Development Committee and the countless impressive educational offerings they make available to surety professionals to grow their careers, networks, and surety know-how. During this episode, we discuss the rich and engaging experience offered at NASBP's Surety School classes including Contract Surety School classes Level I, II, and III and Commercial Surety School classes I and II (launching in 2023), NASBP's Virtual Seminars, and surety focused online CE courses. Don't miss this review of the many excellent resources offered by NASBP to help you fuel your passion as a surety professional!

With special guest:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP

Hosted by:

Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we are joined by Ken Cobleigh, Esq., Vice President & Counsel for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents Program, to discuss two key concepts, Delegated Design and Design Assist, which are gaining in prevalence in commercial construction. Ken shares some background with us, then provides critical definitions to help distinguish the meaning and import of these terms. Also discussed are the process by which the AIA documents committee uses to create its standardized agreements and how AIA standardized documents can clarify issues and encourage conversation to promote clear understanding by all parties. For more information, check out the Design Collaboration on Construction Projects White Paper that Ken mentioned as well as a Sample Delegated Design Agreement and a Sample Design Assist Agreement which are all posted on aiacontracts.org.

With special guest:

Kenneth Cobleigh Esq., Vice President & Counsel, AIA Contract Documents

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of NASBP's Let's Get Surety® we are joined by NASBP Past Presidents Larry McMahon of Alliant Insurance Services, Tom Padilla of HUB International, and Bob Shaw of Skillings Shaw & Associates. We look at the past, discussing each of our guests' entry into the surety industry as well as their industry involvement and presidential terms through their stories, which reveal the important initiatives spearheaded during their presidential terms and which continue into the present day. We also discuss the importance and impact of NASBP's Surety Schools and volunteer committee involvement on their distinguished careers! You can find out more about joining a committee and get more information and register for NASBP's next Surety School class now!

With special guests:

Larry McMahon, Executive Vice President, Surety Manager, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Tom Padilla, Senior Vice President, HUB International Limited, and Bob Shaw, President, Skillings Shaw & Associates, Inc.

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we are joined by Mike Bomba, Managing Director and Counsel for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents Program to discuss the importance and significant advantages of standardized construction and related contracts. Among the principal advantages discussed are cost and time savings and predictability, thereby facilitating and expediting complex construction industry transactions. Mike also shares some of the interesting history of AIA Contract Documents program on their website.

With special guest:

Michael Bomba, Managing Director and Counsel, AIA Contract Documents

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode, we are joined by construction financial accounting expert Todd Feuerman of Ellin & Tucker to discuss economic concerns and expectations in construction as we look towards the end of 2022 and what to expect in 2023. We touch on the effects of inflation, government programs and initiatives, increased construction project costs, material price escalation, and how contractors can prepare for what's next! You won't want to miss this broad look at where we are and what the future may hold for the construction market. You can learn more about this topic by checking out the NASBP Blog Post written by Todd titled, "Construction Financial Accounting Expert on 2023: The Boom Continues"!

With special guest:

Todd A. Feuerman, CPA, MBA, CCA, Director and Chair of Construction Services Group at Ellin & Tucker

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety we are joined by Jennifer Vigil of the US Small Business Administration, Andrea Haight, of CCI Surety, Inc. and Michelle Savage of XBRL US to discuss the exciting news that the US Small Business Administration is now accepting the Work in Progress (WIP) report data in a machine-readable format using XBRL taxonomy to eliminate the need for bond agents to manually enter data into an online form. We discuss WIP automation testing, SBA's acceptance and what this will mean to the parties that participate in SBA's Surety Guarantee Program. NASBP members' significant role in supporting automation efforts will also be highlighted.

With special guests:

Jennifer Vigil, Acting Director, Office of Surety Guarantees, Office of Capital Access, US Small Business Administration, Andrea Haight, Assistant Vice President, CCI Surety, Inc., and Michelle Savage, Vice President, Communication, XBRL US

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of NASBP's Let's Get Surety® we are joined by NASBP Past Presidents Stephen Cory of Cory Tucker & Larrowe, Inc., Todd Loehnert of L A Surety Solutions - A Division of Alliant Insurance Services, and Lynne Cook, who retired recently from her illustrious career in the surety industry and now is consulting. We look at the past, discussing each of our guest's presidential terms through their stories which reveal the important initiatives spearheaded during their presidential terms and which continue into the present. We also discuss industry changes happening today. To get more information about some of the subjects discussed, the following links are provided: NASBP's 5-15 Committee, NASBP's Focal Point (providing regular updates on legislative and regulatory developments of interest to the surety community) and NASBP recognitions and awards, the Bruce T. Wallace Award and the John "Jack" J. Curtin, Jr. President's Award.

With special guests:

Lynne Cook, Retired and Consulting, Stephen Cory, President, Cory Tucker & Larrowe, Inc., and Todd Loehnert, President, LA Surety Solutions - A Division of Alliant Insurance Services

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we are joined by CMAA Board of Directors, Chair, Brian McCarthy, of CDM Smith and CMAA Board of Directors, Chair-Elect, Christine Oates, CCM, of Jacobs, to discuss the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). Our guests share some background on CMAA, their members, their role in the industry, and the importance of their educational efforts including their certification. If you're interested in finding out more about CMAA you can visit them online, and check out their podcast, Construction Leaders Podcast.

With special guests:

Brian McCarthy, PE, CCM, Vice President, CDM Smith and the CMAA Board of Directors, Chair and Christine Oates, CCM, Vice President, Jacobs, CMAA Board of Directors, Chair-Elect

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP