Streamline the design-build process with a solid strategy for choosing partners by Andrew Mendelson FAIA August 8, 2018 Prime design consultants often have a great deal of project control and leverage. Unfortunately, such responsibilities increase the potential for significant risk. This is especially true if errors or omissions committed by subconsultants cause damage to… Read more »
Posts By: Berkley Design Professional
When Bricks Meet Bytes
Navigating 21st Century Technology Pitfalls for Construction Professionals By Dion Cominos and Laila Santana The intersections and collisions between the worlds of professional services and technology are varied and numerous, affecting virtually every facet of modern business. Nowhere has this effect been more profound than in the field of construction, where electronic tools and innovations… Read more »
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss Trends in Construction Litigation at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Albany, N.Y. (April 12, 2018) Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar to be held April 25 – 27, 2018 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tennessee. During the April… Read more »
BIM Me Up, Scotty: Navigating Risk in Digital Practice
By James B. Atkins, FAIA & Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA Building Information Modeling (BIM) is rapidly becoming the central platform for design, construction and building operation. But like the transporter of science fiction star adventures, BIM can appear uncertain and mysterious at first glance. A single delivery contract and open access to the architect’s Building… Read more »
Berkley Design Professional Offers Per-Project Primary Limits for A&Es
BY RONIMARIE ACORD, IA Magazine PRODUCT: Per-project primary limit coverage on architects & engineers professional liability COMPANY: Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers BEST RATING: A+ (Superior) AVAILABILITY: Coverage is available through retail brokers that specialize in working with design firms. FOCUS: Berkley Design Professional, which specializes in professional liability products and services for the design professional industry,… Read more »
Materials Transparency: The Movement Continues to Gain Traction
by Andrew W. Mendelson The term “materials transparency” has quickly grown in importance among building owners, developers, design firms and associations based on the industry’s growing ecological concerns. Simply put, materials transparency requires manufacturers to disclose the content of building products with the goal of creating more sustainable and healthful indoor environments. To meet these… Read more »
Berkley Design Professional First to Offer Per Project Primary Limits Coverage
New Limit Option Provides Dedicated Limit for Projects Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (September 7, 2017) – Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has become the first provider in the architects & engineers professional liability segment to offer “Per Project Primary Limits” coverage to design firm customers. This new limit… Read more »
Maximizing BIM for Optimal Outcomes on Construction Projects
By Andrew D. Mendelson When properly implemented, building information modeling (BIM) has a significant impact on infrastructure by increasing the productivity, efficiency and quality of design and construction projects. Initially used primarily for vertical building efforts, BIM is now also being frequently used on horizontal projects. In both cases, BIM enables designers and engineers to make… Read more »
Berkley Design Professional Announces New Hires & Promotions
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (July 11, 2017) – Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has significantly bolstered its underwriting staff with the addition and promotion of five professionals. “We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our brokers and insureds,” said Larry Moonan, executive vice president, chief… Read more »
Anthony Andersen Named Professional Liability Claims Manager at Berkley Alliance Managers
Albany, N.Y. (June 6, 2017) – Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, announced today that Anthony Andersen has been named senior vice president, professional liability claims manager. He will be responsible for providing managerial oversight to the company’s claims staff.
