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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presented by: Diane P. Mika, VP, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design Professional Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Thursday, June, 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern 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*
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.
Presented by: Brian Sutter, ESQ. Managing Partner, Sugarman Law Firm LLP Stephen Davoli, ESQ. Partner, Sugarman Law Firm LLP Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:00 am – 11:15 am Pacific Daylight Time 1.25 AIA Learning Units 1.25 RCEP Professional Development Hours Health Safety and Welfare Qualified
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.
Ethical behavior is integral to the practice of architecture and engineering, necessitated by the professional’s duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Making decisions and taking action can be complicated by ethical obligations imposed by multiple bodies: professional association codes of conduct, state practice acts, and licensing board requirements. Using professional association codes of conduct as a framework, this workshop offers a four-step process to make sound ethical decisions and explores real-life ethical cases to illustrate the challenges, dilemmas, and consequences of unethical behavior. In addition, participants will take away six key strategies to avoid ethical problems.
Presented by: Dion N. Cominos, Esq., Firmwide Managing Partner, Gordon&Rees Scully Mansukhani Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Thursday, December 9, 2021 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Daylight Time 1.5 AIA Learning Units 1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours Health Safety and Welfare Qualified
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.
In today’s complex design and construction environment, disputes will occur. Often the difference between success The practice of architecture and engineering in the 21st century can be forbidding. Today’s increasingly complicated and uncertain landscape includes climate change, aging infrastructure, pandemics, and a host of other manmade and natural phenomena. The importance of incorporating adaptation strategies and anticipating extreme weather events are just two areas that are shaping the standard of care for design professionals. Through instruction and actual case examples, this webinar offers valuable insights on applying the principles of resilient design for buildings that are able to withstand extreme weather and remain habitable, infrastructure that supports a sustainable ecosystem, and community design that manages stormwater and mitigates wildfire. Participants will learn strategies for facility planning, HVAC, and other design considerations in the post-Covid-19 built environment, and best practices for performing adjacent structure-design, structural condition assessments, and other inspections.
Presenter: Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Berkley Alliance Managers, SVP, Chief Risk Management Officer
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021 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.
Presented by: Ted D. Levin, Member, Clark Hill, LLP Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Daylight 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*
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.
In today’s complex design and construction environment, disputes will occur. Often the difference between success and failure is whether you have planned for the inevitable. This webinar will show you the root causes that frequently lead to disputes and arm you with strategies to mitigate those situations before the project even begins. You’ll learn why it’s important to define the dispute resolution process in your contract—and receive sample contract language you can begin using right away. You’ll gain insight from a typical dispute resolution flowchart and a deeper understanding of the mechanics, costs, pros, and cons of these common methods: step negotiations, mediation, litigation, and arbitration. Finally, you’ll learn how to identify when trouble is brewing on your project and get a roadmap of what to do next.
Presented by: David J. Hatem, PC, Partner, Chair, Professional Practices Group, Donovan | Hatem, LLP Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Daylight Time 1.5 AIA Learning Units 1.5 RCEP 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.
Berkley DP is pleased to offer a live webinar featuring David J. Hatem, PC, and Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA.
Design-Build (DB) is increasingly popular as the delivery method of choice for many governmental entities (federal, state, and local) for public infrastructure projects. Those owners are attracted not only to the ability to contract on a fixed-price basis with a design builder who is responsible for both design and construction but also to the opportunity to transfer substantial risk—which would traditionally be retained by the owner—to that design-builder.
