Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium25

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Managing Evolving Risks of AI in Design and Construction

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
11:15-12:15 PM

Diane Mika, senior vice president and risk management officer, will be speaking at the Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium25. She will present on “Managing Evolving Risks of AI in Design and Construction”.

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Design and construction technology has continuously evolved, with artificial intelligence (AI) being the latest advancement. This session will provide an overview of how AI can be effectively administered within design firms. Key topics include establishing a vision and intended use for AI and implementing written AI practice standards. Presented by a professional liability insurance specialist, this session will also emphasize the importance of maintaining human oversight to uphold professional responsibility and
the standard of care.

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Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23

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Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Diane Mika, senior vice president and risk management officer, will be speaking at the Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium23.

Mika will present on “Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts” as part of the conference’s Project Administration Workshop.

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Everyone practices project management. Whether getting a building out of the ground, planning a health care open enrollment, an office move, or working a marketing plan, the skills needed to reach your goal rely on project management:  budgeting, scheduling, communicating, and managing people. The role of the project administrator (PA) in managing A/E projects also requires an understanding of project phases, contract administration, document control, financial management, and risk management.

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