Derrick M. Valkenburg, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will speak at an upcoming Associated Builders and Contractors-In-Action panel for the Central Florida Chapter on July 28, 2021, from 7:30 – 9:00 am.

During the ABC-In-Action panel, Derrick will discuss the industry impact associated with supply shortages, price increases and other related factors. Derrick’s featured co-panelists at the event will include local construction executives, and will be facilitated by the Orlando Economic Partnership’s Dale Brill.

In preparation for the topic concerning material costs and risk management, the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter (ABC CFC) partnered with the Orlando Economic Partnership to conduct a comprehensive survey, focused on addressing the volatile environment driven by escalating costs. Survey results will be shared at this event along with valuable best practices and strategies to apply during this time of uncertainty.

  

About Derrick M. Valkenburg

Derrick M. Valkenburg is a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, where he is a member of the Construction Litigation Practice Group. Derrick’s practice focuses on construction, commercial and real property litigation. He often represents developers, contractors, material suppliers, and design professionals in disputes involving construction defect claims, delay claims, construction lien issues, contract disputes, and insurance coverage issues. Derrick also represents clients in the areas of commercial landlord-tenant disputes, real property litigation, insurance litigation, employment law, probate and trust litigation, and e-discovery. He has represented clients through trial in both state and federal court actions. Derrick has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Florida.