We’re exhibiting at 2023 ACEC Fall Conference! Visit us at Booth #500!
Berkley Design Professional is also a proud Patron Sponsor of the conference.
October 15-18, 2023 at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas.
2023 ACEC Fall Conference
Free Webinar with Deltek | Managing Project and Financial KPIs to Boost Firm Profitability
Presented by:
Andrew Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Megan Miller, Director, Product Marketing, Deltek
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
1 AIA Learning Unit
1 RCEP Professional Development Hour
Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*
Managing projects goes beyond just schedule and deliverables, but also requires a focus on project performance and profitability as well as the overall impact of the project to the bottom line. In this session, attendees will gain insight into top key performance indicators (KPIs), identify industry benchmarks for KPIs, and understand how to leverage the metrics to boost profitability.
(more…)Free Webinar with Deltek | Developing a Risk Management Plan for Your Firm
Presented by:
Andrew Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Michael Heinsdorf, PE, Senior Director, Product Alliances, Deltek
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Developing a formal risk management plan is an essential step in proactively protecting your firm from financial risk, and setting your firm up for success.
During this session, our Chief Risk Management Officer, Andy Mendelson, will join Michael Heinsdorf from Deltek with the key steps you can take to reduce your risk with a formal plan at your firm, and explain the importance of understanding what risks can be controlled through legal contracts and insurance products.
Session highlights:
- Learn how to establish a risk management team to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risk
- Explore how careful project and client selection can significantly reduce potential risks
- Gain insights into the importance of understanding the role of legal contracts and insurance products in managing risks effectively
WTW A&E Webinar: Pre-Construction Services – Cure or Curse?
Presented by:
Andrew Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer, Berkley Design Professional
David Ericksen, Esq., Attorney at Law, Hinshaw Culbertson
Monday, December 11, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Central Time
Andy Mendelson, executive vice president and chief risk management officer, will co-present alongside David Ericksen on a WTW A&E webinar, “Pre-Construction Services – Cure or Curse?”, on Monday, December 11.
Third-party review and comment on any design professional’s work product can be uncomfortable. It exposes the design to critique, second guessing and “alternative” views. However, it can also validate and improve the design before any deficiencies lead to economic harm and consequences.
Drawn from real-life cases in the media and courts, this program will highlight the potential risk and risk management opportunities emerging from third-party pre-construction design review by other design professionals, contractors and construction managers. In addition, it will offer corresponding strategies to help you successfully engage in those processes as the designer or the reviewer.
(more…)Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23
Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts
Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Diane Mika, senior vice president and risk management officer, will be speaking at the Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23.
Mika will present on “Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts” as part of the conference’s Project Administration Workshop.
More details on the event below.
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Everyone practices project management. Whether getting a building out of the ground, planning a health care open enrollment, an office move, or working a marketing plan, the skills needed to reach your goal rely on project management: budgeting, scheduling, communicating, and managing people. The role of the project administrator (PA) in managing A/E projects also requires an understanding of project phases, contract administration, document control, financial management, and risk management.
(more…)Free Webinar: Real-Life Ethical Situations in Design and Construction
Presented by:
Mike Bilderbeck, PE, FASHRAE, Principal Emeritus, Chief Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer, Pickering Firm, Inc.
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Jennifer Leach, PE, LEED AP, Associate, BR+A
Kristin L. Schaefer, P.E., PhD candidate, University of Houston, Schaefer Engineering
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time
1.5 AIA 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*
As construction projects, project delivery, and owner expectations become increasingly complex, it is more important than ever for design professionals to make proper decisions based on professional standards and codes of ethics. In this webinar, presented by a panel of experts, you will review the process of ethical decision-making and explore actual ethical situations and decisions rendered by review boards.
(more…)2023 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit
We’re exhibiting at the 2023 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit! Visit us at Booth #28!
June 11-14, 2023 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C.
Berkley Design Professional is a proud Patron Sponsor of the event.
Andy Mendelson Presenting at ACEC Illinois Alternative Project Delivery Workshop
Overview of Types of Alternative Delivery Models
Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Monday, May 15, 2023
Andy Mendelson, FAIA, executive vice president and chief risk management officer, will be presenting at the ACEC Illinois Alternative Project Delivery Workshop with IDOT and Tollway on Monday, May 15.
Andy will give an overview of varying types of Alternative Delivery Models in his presentation. The workshop is located in Lombard, Illinois at Harry Caray’s Ballroom. The workshop will last from 8:30am to 6:30pm.
For more information on the workshop HERE.
(more…)AIA Contract Documents Free Webinar | Top Five Risk Avoidance Strategies for Contractors
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
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.
(more…)Holmes Murphy A&E Webinar Series | AIA Contract Documents: Insights & Impacts
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
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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