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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Berkley Design Professional Now Participating in the Deltek Marketplace Partner Network

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New Relationship Helps Bring Tailored Insurance Protection to Design Professionals

Monterey, California (August 8, 2023) — Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, is excited to announce it has joined the Deltek Marketplace. Now, it will be even easier for Deltek customers and prospects to learn about Berkley Design Professional’s specialized insurance products focused on the unique risk management needs of Architects and Engineers.

“This relationship enables Berkley Design Professional and Deltek to provide thought leadership in new, innovative ways that will help our mutual clients improve business practices, minimize risk and confidently build a better future,” says Larry Moonan, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Berkley Design Professional.

Berkley Design Professional’s coverage is specifically tailored to help protect firms from losses resulting from negligent acts, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services.

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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.

For more information on the workshop HERE.

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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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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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Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change

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By Andrew D. Mendelson and Dion N. Cominos | Sunday, January 3, 2021

Legal and practice standards for design and construction professionals are evolving due to climate change. While the cause of climate change is an oft-debated topic, the fact of it is largely undeniable. The earth’s global surface temperature and water levels are rising, while severe storms and climatic events have increased dramatically across the United States and not just in coastal areas.

Consequently, the standards of care and legal requirements applicable to design professionals, contractors and others involved in construction will need to be taken into consideration as part of the overall construction process.

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