Dirt to Done

A Dynamic Mini-Series on Construction Law & Risk Management Across the Project Life Cycle

From breaking ground to ribbon cutting, legal risks and challenges can arise at any stage of a construction project—threatening timelines, budgets, and reputations.

Dirt to Done is a three-part, hands-on educational series designed for mid- to senior-level construction professionals seeking a deeper understanding of construction law, contracts, and risk management strategies.

This program also supports emerging leaders as they build the competencies needed to advance their careers and confidently take on more complex construction projects.

Program Details

• Format: In-Person
• Dates:
  • Session 1 – March 17, 2026
  • Session 2 – March 24, 2026
  • Session 3 – March 31, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
• Location:
  AGC of Washington
  1200 Westlake Avenue N. - Emerald Banquet Room - 2nd Floor
  Seattle, WA 98109

In-person seating is limited.
Please register by Friday, March 13.

Session Topics

Session 1: Construction Contracts, Risk Management, and Insurance

• Business entity formation and corporate compliance
• Contract form selection and negotiation strategies
• Top 10 contract clauses
• Insurance coverage and common pitfalls

Session 2: Course of Construction – Claims Avoidance and Management

• Project documentation and change management
• Scope, schedule, delay, and acceleration issues
• Contractual notice and claim procedures

Session 3: Claims and Dispute Resolution

• Types of claims and pricing methodologies
• Dispute resolution pathways

Featured Speakers

Loni Hinton

Construction & Design Attorney

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Shane Kanady

Corporate Attorney

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Angela Samarel

Senior Vice President &
Construction Account Executive

IMA Financial Group

Todd Vandenhaak

Managing Director

Imperium Consulting Group

Gary Moorhead

Managing Director

Imperium Consulting Group

Presenting Companies

Thank you to our presenting companies for their support of this program.