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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Free Webinar: Real-Life Ethical Situations in Design and Construction

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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*

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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. 

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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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