AIA Contract Documents Free Webinar | Top Five Risk Avoidance Strategies for Contractors

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Presenter:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Berkley Alliance Managers, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

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Construction is a risky business, especially in today’s climate.  Attend a free webinar where expert presenters will review the top 5 strategies contractors can utilize to avoid and mitigate risk on their construction projects.  Presenters will discuss the process for contractors to develop company policies, processes, and protocols to facilitate quality control and financial success, including how to establish a standard process for authorship, review, and approval of proposals and contracts.  The importance of working with design professionals and subcontractors who have experience in the project type; promoting a safe and collaborative work environment; and encouraging thorough communication and sharing of best practices will also be explored during this session. 

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Holmes Murphy A&E Webinar Series | AIA Contract Documents: Insights & Impacts

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Presented by:
Andrew Patton, A&E Technical Consultant, Holmes Murphy
Diane Mika, SVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Thursday, October 19, 2023
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central Time
Registered for AIA Continuing Education Credits

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The newly released documents at the heart of the AIA Contract Documents program — the A201-related AIA Owner–Architect Agreements — are revised by the Documents Committee on a 10-year cycle. 

This session will provide insight into the AIA’s revision process. Subject matter experts and practitioners will share their experiences with all participants as they examine the newly revised Owner-Architect agreements. The program will prepare attendees to select appropriate AIA contracts for their project and practice, as well as to evaluate the suitability of alternative contract terms and language.

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Holmes Murphy A&E Webinar Series | From Scope Creep to Profitability

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Presented by:
Paula Dixon, Senior Vice President, Holmes Murphy
Diane P. Mika, SVP & Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Thursday, June 15, 2023
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central Time
Registered for AIA Continuing Education Credits

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Change challenges the basic premise of project management: the control of resources to meet a certain objective by a specific date within a finite budget. 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. The good news is that while change is inevitable, scope creep is not.

Join us for a workshop that 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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Free Webinar: The Root Factors – Growing Profit and Reducing Risk through Personal and Professional Empowerment

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Presented by:
Jeffrey M. Hirst, Empowerment Coach, Professional Risk Advisor, Hirst Coaching
Diane P. Mika, SVP & Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time
1.5 AIA CES Learning Units
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*

The purpose of this course is to teach personal and professional empowerment strategies to strengthen professionals, influence staffing, improve culture, increase performance, and reduce risk within design firms. Participants will learn these principles through a unique combination of design professional risk management practices and personal and professional empowerment strategies. This program helps staff at all levels of the firm, which can enhance the design experience, project outcomes and client satisfaction.

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