On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM EDT, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) will host a live webinar titled “Taming Tariff Troubles: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Managing Tariff Impacts.” Presented through AGC’s national platform, the session is designed for construction professionals seeking effective strategies to manage the growing risks tariffs pose to project costs, schedules, and procurement planning.
Jeff Katz, PE, PSP, CCM, CCA, Senior Managing Director of Contract Claims, will serve as a featured panelist. Drawing on his extensive experience in project management, scheduling, and forensic analysis, Jeff will provide insights into identifying and mitigating the financial and logistical impacts of current and potential tariffs on construction projects.
The panel discussion will explore cost estimating approaches and logistical considerations in tariff-driven markets, best practices for implementing project controls and using risk registers, and procurement strategies to reduce exposure. It will also cover how to adjust project plans through the submittal process in response to supply chain disruption, along with documentation techniques to support defensible change orders and potential claims.
Panelists include:
- Ashley Phelps, Director of Supply Chain, Gilbane Building Company
- Robert D’Onofrio, PE, CEng, President, Capital Project Management, Inc.
- Jeff Katz, PE, PSP, CCM, CCA, Senior Managing Director, The Vertex Companies, LLC
- Moderator: Brian Perlberg, Executive Director, ConsensusDocs Coalition & Senior Counsel, AGC of America
Registration is open to both AGC members and non-members.
Member Price: $79
Non-Member Price: $129
To register, visit: AGC Webinar – Taming Tariff Troubles
The Author
Jeff Katz
PE, PSP, CCM, CCA
Senior Managing Director, Contract Claims
Jeff Katz is a Senior Managing Director of VERTEX who leads VERTEX’s contract claims practice. Mr. Katz is a professional engineer who has been retained as an expert or consultant on large files across North America.