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Online Webinar on Reading and Understanding Contracts In the Architectural Millwork Industry -
I am sick and tired of seeing architectural millwork companies cave to outrageous contracts. Many other trades don’t. LEARN HOW TO STOP IT! - Location: Your Office – This is an online Event.
The Contract that the General Contractor sends you is rarely what you have to accept. Learn how to read and negotiate contracts.
The webinar will be conducted over two days:
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time, and
Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time.
There will be a 30 minute lunch break at noon each day.
Webinar Cost is $495.00 whether for one, two, or three confirmed attendees from each company.
You will also receive at no cost (email):
1. The DMC Estimating and Project Management platform (Excel based)
2. A copy of the Seminar PowerPoint
Call Dave with any questions at 719-755-8897
Contact DMC at dmc@millworkconsultant.com with the following . . .
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Note: If you cannot make this webinar but would like to attend a future one please let us know at 719-755-8897 or dmc@millworkconsultant.com.
The Syllabus is listed below:
DMC Continuing Education Series
Course Offering: Sub-Contracts for Architectural Millwork and Woodworking Companies – Syllabus
I. The Business Model Explained
A. Who Invented This Business Model?
B. Why?
II. Know What You’re Signing
A. The Typical Contract
1. How to Read Contracts
2. The Parts of The Contract
3. Construction Documents and Your Contract
a. The RFI and the Contract
b. The Contract and Your Proposal
c. Change Orders
4. Lien Rights and Your Contract – When and How-To Lien A Project
5. Mitigating the Problem of Only Getting Paid When the GC Gets Paid
B. The Typical P.O.
C. Who Signs the Contract?
1. When to Sign the Contract in The Process
2. What Does It Mean If You Sign A Contract That Ties You to The GC Contract with The Owner?
3. The Kenny Rogers Model - “Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold “Em”
4. The Pitfalls of Signing A One-Sided Contract
a. Landmines in the Contract
b. Landmines in Related Documents
III. How Are You Bound by The Contract?
A. Contracts and the Legal Issues
1. Standard Lawsuits
2. Arbitration
B. When to Go to Court
C. Liquidated and Consequential Damages
D. How does the contract tie your hands with regard to Change Orders?
E. Mobilizations / Shipments and the Contract
F. Differences between Contracts and Purchase Orders
IV. Integrating the Contract with Your Facility
Your Rights When There Are Delays
Using A CPR (Critical Path Report)
FSC, LEED and Your Contract
A Discussion of CSI Format
AWI and Your Contract
The AIA Contracts
V. Relationship Building with Contracts
Intra-Company Communication and Your Contract
Your Contract and Production Schedules
VI. Your Contract and Performance
Contracts and Production Schedules
Templating and Your Contract
How to Flatten Production to Meet A Tight Schedule Tied to The Contract
When Is the Owner to Be Contacted and How?
Pre-Qualifying Before Bidding Vs Bidding Before Pre-Qualifying
Your Contract and Bonding
How Much of Your Estimate Do You Provide to the GC?
What Happens If You Fail to Meet Your Contractual Obligations?
VII. Summary
Call Dave with any questions at 719-755-8897
