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.
OBBA Tax Updates
Date: January 7th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Peter Hilera
Hot-off-the-press tax updates for 2026 & 2025 tax filings that contractors and developers should be aware of including:
Expanded Tax Deferrals for Multi-family and Residential GCs/subcontractors
Time-sensitive Tax Planning Windows to be aware of
Energy Tax Credits Scheduled Phase Out (solar, wind & energy-efficient construction)
Expanded Depreciation Expensing under OBBBA: Accelerate Write-offs
And more…
Commercial General Liability & Other Insurance Topics ( 2hr CE Credit)
Date: January 14th, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Attorney Carly Newman, Esq., Hayes & Newman
Valuable construction-oriented insights on how Construction Companies can best manage their risk through CGL policies, builders risk insurance, common endorsements, as well as, what to look out for in your exclusions, Certificates of Insurance, & endorsements. Plus earn 2 Continuing Education credits towards your GC license!
Contract Review for Subcontractors
Date: January 21st, 2026
Time: 11AM
Speaker: Construction Attorney Jim Washburn, Esq.
Construction Attorney Jim Washburn teaches business owners and project managers common subcontract clauses to look out for when reviewing and negotiating your subcontracts.
Collecting Payments on Construction Projects
Date: February 4th, 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.
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.
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