Free Webinar: Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts

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Contracts Webinar

Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

Earn Learning Units
1.0 AIA Learning Unit
1.0 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*

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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 parties, and the negotiation process provides an opportunity to set reasonable expectations with your client.

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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Free Webinar: Accessibility Issues in Design and Construction

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Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers
Michael J. Cremonese, Esq., Member, Burke Cromer Cremonese, LLC
Scott R. Samolovitch, Esq., Associate, Burke Cromer Cremonese, LLC

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

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This webinar addresses the legal and practical effects of the myriad accessibility laws, rules, and regulations on the industry. The webinar panelists will discuss the complex, overlapping statutory and regulatory framework that governs this area of law, and will review current cases from around the country. 

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Andy Mendelson Presenting at 2023 ACEC Fall Conference

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Risky Business: Making the Go/No-Go Decision on Design-Build Projects

Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Monday, October 16, 2023

Andy Mendelson, FAIA, executive vice president and chief risk management officer, will be presenting at the 2023 ACEC Fall Conference in Austin, Texas on Monday, October 16.

Andy will present “Risky Business: Making the Go/No-Go Decision on Design-Build Projects”.

Session Description

Because Design-Build is a more risky form of project delivery, it is essential to establish a Go/No-Go process to objectively evaluate your opportunities. Analyzing and understanding the conditions of the project and the capabilities of the design-build team are critical to making informed decisions in the pursuit and implementation of these projects. This practice-focused workshop addresses the identification of key factors in making the Go/No-Go decision on Design-Build projects, and offers a flexible yet strategic approach that encourages active thought and discussion to reach a reasonable conclusion.

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Free Webinar with Deltek | Managing Project and Financial KPIs to Boost Firm Profitability

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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*

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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.

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Free Webinar with Deltek | Developing a Risk Management Plan for Your Firm

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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

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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
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WTW A&E Webinar: Pre-Construction Services – Cure or Curse?

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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

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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.

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Andy Mendelson Presenting at ACEC Illinois Alternative Project Delivery Workshop

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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.

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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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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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Making the Go/No-Go Decision with Andy Mendelson | WTW A&E Podcast

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In Episode 14 of the WTW podcast, “Talk to me about A&E”, Dan Buelow, Managing Director, Architects & Engineers practice, sits down with our Chief Risk Management Officer, Andy Mendelson, FAIA. Andy discusses the critical “Go No-Go” considerations every design firm should include when assessing a new project opportunity including project team capabilities, financial impact, contracts and client selection.

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