Complimentary Webinar: Alternative Forms of Project Delivery

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Presented by:
Arlen M. Solochek, FAIA, Consulting Architect, Former Vice-Chancellor for Development and Facilities, MCCCD, Phoenix AZ
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, August 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Submitted for AIA CES Approval
1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

This webinar has been recorded and is available on demand for Berkley Design Professional policyholders and our appointed agents and brokers on the BDP Risk® Learning Management System.

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The purpose of this program is to compare and contrast construction delivery methods and implications for the design professional with insights from the owner’s perspective. It includes a thorough review of Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa), Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc, CMAR, CMGC), and Design-Build. For each of these delivery methods, the program will explore: the relationships of the parties and the contract structures; key features of the delivery method; practice and legal risk considerations for the design professional and owner; and wraps up with the benefits and concerns of the delivery method.

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Making the Go/No-Go Decision with Andy Mendelson | WTW A&E Podcast

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In Episode 14 of the WTW podcast, “Talk to me about A&E”, Dan Buelow, Managing Director, Architects & Engineers practice, sits down with our Chief Risk Management Officer, Andy Mendelson, FAIA. Andy discusses the critical “Go No-Go” considerations every design firm should include when assessing a new project opportunity including project team capabilities, financial impact, contracts and client selection.

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The Benefits of Centralizing Your Claims and Risk Management Responsibilities

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By Mark A. Froehlich
Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner
Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company

July 14, 2022

Centralizing claims and risk management responsibilities for architectural and engineering firms provides significant benefits. It saves time, reduces cost and improves outcomes.

Based on decades of managing complex architects and engineers professional liability claims, I recommend designating a specific individual as risk manager to supervise all claims and potential risk issues for your firm — regardless of the size of your firm.

I have worked with many architectural and engineering firms and I can confirm that having a designated risk manager in place is more efficient. Some firms establish a standalone risk manager role, while others assign risk management responsibilities to a firm leader.

Project managers are necessary to communicate details of specific project issues, but they are often too busy managing projects to also effectively manage claims. Alternatively, assigning this role to a firm leader or another designated person allows more efficient communication with brokers, insurers and attorneys.

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