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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Diane Mika Presenting at Human Capital Management Excellence Conference

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Mutually Assured Success: How to leverage external training to manage risk, boost learner engagement and educate customers

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design Professional
Adam Ballhaussen, Senior Director of Customer Education and Advocacy, Docebo

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1:15 PM to 1:45 PM

When an action or system benefits all parties involved, it’s called mutually assured success. For example, when an employee education program helps people grow their careers and equips them with the skills that their organization needs. It’s a win-win.

Berkley Design Professional—a professional liability insurance company for architects and engineers—built an extended enterprise learning program that created mutually assured success for them and their clients. Policyholders who use the LMS make fewer claims, smaller claims, and renew their policies more often. Both parties are saving time and resources on claims, payouts, and deductibles.

Even more incredibly, these tailored learning programs were so compelling and effective that making them available to prospective customers helped Berkley close more deals, going from a conversion rate of 15% to over 90%!

Join this session to learn how Berkley DP’s team built and deployed their BDP Risk®️ learning platform with Docebo and their secrets and tips for exceptional results.

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Free Webinar: Pre-Construction Services: Cure or Curse?

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Presented by:
David A. Ericksen, Esq., Attorney at Law, Collins + Collins
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Thursday, December, 8, 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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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.

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Broker Webinar: Social Inflation – How it Impacts the Professional Liability Market

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Tuesday, October, 25, 2022
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time

Presented by:
Steve Porcelli, President, Berkley Design Professional
Larry Moonan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Berkley Design Professional

What is social inflation and why is it important?

Social inflation is a concern in the insurance industry with societal and legal trends driving larger, more costly lawsuits – what does it mean for the professional liability market?

Join us for insights into the key drivers of social inflation that are contributing to escalating costs for insurers and policyholders and what it might mean to your book of business.

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Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDConnect22

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Risk Management Essentials of the New Normal

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Vice President, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

AEC firms are in a continual state of transition with new leaders emerging, senior leaders retiring, and executives planning for the future. The focus tends to be on improving core service offerings, often at the expense of the organization’s business aspects.  Whether working to develop next-generation talent inside a firm or positioning a company for potential acquisition, it is critical to evaluate and improve non-core areas, including professional development, strategic planning, marketing and business development, knowledge sharing, culture, and financial management. Attend this session and learn ideas for business improvement that will help develop your business acumen and position your firm for future success.

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Managing Risk through Effective Contracts (Live Online Class)

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Presenter:
Andy Mendelson, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Date: Wednesday, September 14
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
1.5 Professional Development Hours

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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Not Available for the live online class? Pre-order the On-demand recording!

Your professional services agreement is an essential tool in managing your exposure to risk. An equitable contract fairly apportions risk, while an onerous contract can shift inordinate—and sometimes uninsurable—liability to you. The terms and conditions of the agreement establish the roles and responsibilities of the design professional and the client. The contract review and negotiation process provide you with an opportunity to set reasonable expectations with your client. And, in the event of a claim or dispute, your contract is the first piece of documentation the claims examiner will request. This workshop reviews the risk management fundamentals that underlie the development of effective contracts, the contract review process, and key clauses that impact your risk exposure.

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