Client Construction Seminars
Florida Surety Bonds hosts leading construction industry experts to arm our clients with the latest industry insights, trends and guidance to protect and strengthen your business in an evolving landscape year-round.
We hope you enjoy these free, accessible and practical sessions from the comfort of your office or truck. Our team of experts stay informed so you have straight answers and strong guidance when it matters. Florida Surety Bonds is invested in your success, especially when your business is navigating change, whether driven by growth, ownership transitions, market conditions, or shifts in policy.
Contract Review for General Contractors (GCs)
Date: February 18th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Attorney Jim Washburn, Esq.
Get valuable insights specific to GCs on how to define the scope, warranty provisions, the difference between “paid if paid” and “paid when paid” clauses, dispute resolutions and so much more!
FL Lien Law *3hr CE Credit*
Date: February 25th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Attorney Carly Newman, Esq., Hayes & Newman
Learn the current changes to FL Mechanics Lien Laws and how they can work for you and help protect your payment rights. This seminar provides valuable insights on best practices and trends. Plus earn 3 Continuing Education credits towards your GC license!
Work In Progress Schedules (WIP)
Date: March 25th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction CPA Ray Bastin
This session will walk through the preparation of the job WIP schedule, what to include in job costs, over/under billings and its effects on the financial statements, and how to calculate profit fade or gains on jobs.
Collecting Payments on Construction Projects
Date: April 8th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Attorney Trent Cotney
How to protect your payment rights (liens, bond claims) and best construction industry strategies to collect your money.
Bonding 101
Date: April 29th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Florida Surety Bonds Surety Executive
This seminar helps construction companies understand how surety bonds work, what impacts bonding capacity, and how to qualify for higher bond limits. Contractors will gain proven strategies to strengthen their bonding program, avoid costly delays, and keep projects moving making it a must-attend for firms focused on growth and profitability.
Employment Law
Date: May 6th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Employment Attorney Jennifer Schwartz
More information to come.
Bid Spread Breakdown
Date: May 27th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Surety Underwriter Marie Revere
Learn how bid spreads impact bond approval and what underwriters view as a safe increase in job size. This seminar highlights common mistakes that limit bonding capacity and shows how to position your company financially and operationally for sustainable growth.
AIA Contract Review
Date: June 10th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Attorney William Matthews
Key AIA provisions, notice requirements, what it takes to coordinate from the field to the home office to ensure claims preservation, prevent profit fade and unapproved change orders.
Financial Planning for Contractors
Date: June 17th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: CPA's AL Anderson and Ed Cammarata
More information to come.
Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage for Contractors
Date: July 15th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: President of Technology Services at JamesMoore, Tomas Sjostrom
This engaging session helps you confidently protect your business in today’s digital world, understand the role of cybersecurity and AI, and walk away with simple, practical steps you can use immediately to strengthen your operations and stay ahead.
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