By Diane Mika | February 19, 2019
Contracts are in virtually all parts of our business. They take many styles and most often in the form of purchase orders, proposals, consulting services agreements, etc.
(more…)Strategically preparing for construction professional liability risk
by Walter J. Adams, Jr.
Risk is inherent with any commercial building project. From design and specification through construction, there are many moving parts capable of creating any number of problems.
In the past, roles were clearly defined under the design/bid/build project delivery methodology. Responsibilities had a beginning and end. There was little guesswork – if any at all.
(more…)Complimentary Webinar: From Scope Creep to Profitability
Presented by: Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice
President & Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional and Diane P. Mika, Vice President & Director of Risk Management
Education, Berkley Design Professional
Thursday, March 7, 2019 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time
1.5 AIA CES LUs/1.5 PDHs HSW Qualified
Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*
Change is inevitable, but scope creep is not. Scope creep happens when there is an expansion of services provided without a corresponding increase in the design professional’s fees or recognition of additional risk exposure. This webinar will help you learn the triggers for change and how to manage the change process to maintain your client relationships—and your firm’s profitability.
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