Talk to me about A&E

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Talk to me about A&E

A WTW A&E podcast series focused on risk management for Architects and Engineers. Our host, Dan Buelow, Managing Director of WTW A&E, engages experts across the A&E spectrum on a wide range of critical topics and risk trends impacting design professionals across North America.

  1. Standard of Care – Part II

    1 DE NOV.

    Standard of Care – Part II

    In Part II of this series on the standard of care, Dan continues his discussion with Colleen Palmer and Lou Gale by reviewing specific examples of where contract language can elevate the standard of care – and advice on how to negotiate this language out of a design professional’s agreement to ensure a balanced – and insurable agreement.  We also discuss how the standard of care is evolving and what design firms should be prepared for to mitigate their risk.

    36min
  2. Standard of care – Part I

    9 DE OUT.

    Standard of care – Part I

    In Episode 36 of "Talk to Me About A&E," Dan is joined by Colleen Palmer, Risk Manager for Beazley, and Lou Gale, GC for the architectural firm SCB, on the Standard of Care.  In Part I of this two-part series we begin the first question asked when a design professional is accused of negligence: What was the applicable standard of care - and was it met?   This discussion will include an overview of what every design professional should know when it comes to the standard of care, as well as how best to educate their clients and manage expectations through effective communication and documentation practices.

    32min
  3. Managing residential and condo risk

    10 DE JUL.

    Managing residential and condo risk

    In episode #35 of Talk To Me About A&E Dan Buelow talks to attorney Jeff Coleman from the Minneapolis law firm Coleman & Ericksen, LLC  about the professional liability risks associated with residential projects.  Residential Projects are considered one of the riskiest project types for design professionals when it comes to professional liability claims.  Dan and Jeff review the specific reasons why residential projects are so risky – especially condominium projects – and what proactive measures firms can take to mitigate their exposures to costly claims and client disputes.

    40min
  4. Seven deadly words

    6 DE JUN.

    Seven deadly words

    In Episode 34 of "Talk to Me About A&E," Dan Buelow brings back Dale Munhall for a follow up discussion on their two part CA series, “Why we no longer stamp shop drawings”.  In this episode Dale reviews his “Seven Deadly Words” and discusses the importance of avoiding specific words in contract documents that imply unauthorized changes by architects and engineers. The CA process is often vague and misunderstood and words can create significant liabilities and misunderstandings in contract administration.  Dan and Dale discuss the importance of effective communication and documentation in order to maintain the integrity of the original contract terms.

    39min
  5. Managing M&A Risk

    10 DE ABR.

    Managing M&A Risk

    Whether you are buying, selling, merging, acquiring or closing your practice, there are some important considerations for the design professional when it comes addressing your Professional Liability risks and prior acts exposures. Dan Buelow is joined by Doug Hamilton, head of underwriting for Allied World's A&E division to discuss the pros and cons of the specific insurance coverage options every firm should consider.

    34min
  6. What’s Your Liability IQ? Part II

    7 DE MAR.

    What’s Your Liability IQ? Part II

    In Part II of this podcast series on What’s Your Liability IQ? Dan Buelow continues his discussion with two former DPIC claim managers, Laura Gualiardo, Managing Director of Design Professional Liability Claims for Travelers, and Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E.  Dan, Laura and Mark review a number of questions from the DPIC Liability IQ and discuss current trends on a wide range of issues challenging design professionals including risks specific to stamping drawings, defining and managing scope and client expectations, documentation, contract formation, limiting liability, etc.  A fun listen for all levels of staff.

    31min
  7. What’s Your Liability IQ? Part I

    30 DE JAN.

    What’s Your Liability IQ? Part I

    For this podcast, Dan Buelow has a lively discussion on the DPIC liability IQ with some former DPIC claim managers, Laura Gualiardo, Managing Director of Design Professional Liability Claims for Travelers and Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E. The DPIC liability IQ test was based on DPIC’s Lessons in professional liability written over 25 years ago. Dan’s discussion with Laura and Mark offers some keen insights into a wide range of critical risk management issues still facing architects and engineers today.

    38min
  8. Emerging contract issues

    8 DE JAN.

    Emerging contract issues

    In this lively podcast discussion, Dan Buelow addresses four specific emerging contract issues design professionals face: withholding of fees, retaining ownership of documents, informed consent and getting named as an additional insured on the general contractor’s general liability policy. Dan is joined by Lou Gale, General Counsel for the Chicago based architecture firm, SCB and Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW Architects and Engineers.

    49min
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A WTW A&E podcast series focused on risk management for Architects and Engineers. Our host, Dan Buelow, Managing Director of WTW A&E, engages experts across the A&E spectrum on a wide range of critical topics and risk trends impacting design professionals across North America.

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    WTW
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    37
  • Classificação
    Livre
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