Construction Industry Education
Bonds: What to Do — and What Not to Do
Wednesday, 3/11/2026 at 11:30AM PT
Event Details
This special in‑person lunch & learn session is designed for combined construction‑related industry groups, bringing members together for shared learning and practical insight on an essential topic: construction bonds. While the program is tailored to construction group members, non‑group members are also welcome to attend, making this an excellent opportunity for broader industry connection and education.
The session will be presented by Attorney Ben Kelly, who will provide a clear, practical overview of construction bonds—what they are, how they work, and, most importantly, what to do (and what not to do) to protect your company’s interests.
Drawing on real‑world legal and litigation experience, this presentation will move beyond theory to focus on common pitfalls, critical timelines, and best practices that construction professionals should understand when working with bonded projects.
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 11:30 AM PT
Location
Duke’s Seafood
Sponsor
NACM Business Credit Services
Cost
Members – FREE*
Non-Members – $25*
*Please note that as with all industry group lunches, attendees are responsible for their portion of the meal bill. NACM will pay the lunch bill upfront and divide the cost evenly among attendees, who will be invoiced accordingly. The listed price reflects any additional education fee.
Abut the Speaker
Benjamin E. Kelly
Commercial Litigation Attorney
Attorney Benjamin E. Kelly is the founder of the Law Office of Benjamin E. Kelly in Washington State, where he focuses on commercial litigation. With close to twenty years of litigation experience and training as a mediator, Ben brings a solution-focused and practical approach to resolving complex disputes. His practice emphasizes helping clients navigate risk, protect their interests, and achieve efficient outcomes. As a presenter, Ben draws on real-world experience to explain bonds—what to do, when to act, and how to avoid common pitfalls—providing attendees with actionable guidance they can apply immediately.
What to know more about Industry Groups?
Industry Credit Groups permit credit professionals of different companies servicing the same customer, regardless of industry or trade, to compare information on collection history and provide a forum for the exchange of data as to the most recent payment practices. The purpose of exchanging information is to help group members segregate fiction from fact, so individually competent and realistic credit decisions about a customer can be made.
Questions? Contact Claudia Barragan at claudiab@nacmbcs.org or 206-728-6366.