Managing Expectations: A Panel Discussion for The Building Enclosure Consultant and Dealing with the Supply Chain
Presented by: Justin Bell, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, CDT, Stephen Baxter, David Hawn, Janial Mack, Helene Pierce, and Ted Sheridan
Tuesday, December 16, 2021; 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Price: FREE
Educational Credits: IIBEC: 2 CEHs
This panel discussion of industry leaders and manufacturers will provide learners with a better understanding of how the supply chain crisis is impacting manufacturers and building enclosure consultants. A discussion will take place on how building enclosure consultants can work with manufacturers to determine appropriate workarounds while ensuring they do not violate warranties.
Webinar/Course Objectives:
- Discuss the role of the consultant in addressing the supply chain and materials shortage.
- Discuss potential material workarounds and how manufacturer warranties and system warranties can continue to be honored.
- Identify and discuss contract clauses that are working against the contractor and building owner and that are delaying the delivery of supplies and, ultimately, the completion of projects.
- Provide tips on how contractors and consultants can communicate with manufacturers to provide updates regarding supply chain and material backlog.
- Analyze and discuss current supply chain trends.
- Provide tips on how the building enclosure consultant can discuss supply chain issues with building owners.
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