Too often, contracts, particularly construction projects are affected by disputes resulting in costly claims against the housing authority. This course will provide the contract administrator with proven techniques to settle disputes at their inception, before they become formal claims or lawsuits.

If you're among the growing number of housing staff managing the construction phase of a capital improvement program, this tough-minded training is for you. The only training session of its kind for housing authorities, the content covers HUD and industry-required duties and responsibilities -- from the moment you decide what work to do to the moment construction is completed.

If you're among the growing number of housing staff managing procurement and construction for Capital Fund Program, this tough-minded 2½ day seminar is for you. The only seminar of its kind for housing authorities, the content covers HUD and industry-required duties and responsibilities -- from the moment you decide what work to do through the construction contract warranty period.

The Capital Fund Program is designed to respond to the capital and management improvement requirements of public housing and provides for maximum flexibility in determining the most appropriate strategies for meeting local low-income housing needs. However, the requirements that impact the management and administration of the CFP can be confusing and even overwhelming. This seminar provides you with the information and tools you need for high performance. However the most important outcome of this session is the peace of mind that you are planning, managing and administering the CFP in compliance with HUD regulations and in the best interest of your HA.

The Capital Fund, a comprehensive formula-driven program, is designed to respond to the capital and management improvement requirements of public housing. However, project-based budgeting and accounting is now applied to all programs and revenue sources that support projects under an ACC including the Capital Fund. If you are unsure how to administer your Capital Fund Program under the new Asset Management rule, this program is for you. Do you know which activities are bound by the Capital Fund Program rules and the Annual PHA Plan requirements and which will change with the implementation of asset management? Do you know how to convert to a “fee-for-service” Capital Fund model? The administrative strategies you implement now will greatly impact the success of your program. This training is now updated with the latest requirements for the “project-based” Capital Fund and as always, provides you with practical methods and tools to succeed.