Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Exposure in the Collaborative World of BIM and Integrated Project Delivery: Business as Usual or Fundamental Change? (New York)
Title:
Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Exposure in the Collaborative World of BIM and Integrated Project Delivery: Business as Usual or Fundamental Change?
Date:
September 24, 2009
Description:
In recent years, Owners have been investigating and implementing new and innovative ways to reduce costs, improve productivity, and reduce conflict and adversity in the design and construction process. They are more frequently looking to new methods of delivering A/E/C services, such as IPD and new tools such as BIM.
Mock Mediation
Title:
Mock Mediation
Date:
September 23, 2009
Description:
The Donovan Hatem LLP Professional Practices Group and DH Consulting Group LLC, a subsidiary of Donovan Hatem, presented “A Mock Mediation: Owner vs. Design Professional, Part 2.” The first Mock Mediation was presented at a Donovan Hatem LLP Design Professional Roundtable in June 2008, at which the mediation objective was to sort out the responsibilities and damages. The audience decided the outcome/settlement range. Back by popular demand, Part 2 picked up where Part 1 left off where audience members were given the opportunity to assist in the settlement process.
Global Design Practices: Risks and Liabilities (New York)
Title:
Global Design Practices: Risks and Liabilities
Date:
June 25, 2009
Description:
Last year and to date, there has been an increase in the number of design firms marketing and providing design services on projects outside of the United States. We discussed risks and liabilities associated with providing design services outside the United States, how to manage these risks and liabilities, including standard form of agreements available for overseas work.Sue Yoakum, Esq., AIA led this discussion focusing on four areas design professionals should consider when trying to understand risks and liabilities associated with providing design services outside the United States.
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunties and Risks for Engineering Consultants (Boston)
Title:
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunities and Risks for Engineering Consultants
Date:
January 15, 2009
Description:
Given the sad state of the nation’s public infrastructure and the growing trend of public entities outsourcing their infrastructure inspection needs, there is a heightened demand for inspection services by civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering firms. The opportunities that coincide with this demand are coupled with exposure to huge risks associated with a catastrophic failure of the inspected facility.
Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Exposure in the Collaborative World of BIM and Integrated Project Delivery: Business as Usual or Fundamental Change?
Title:
Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Exposure in the Collaborative World of BIM and Integrated Project Delivery: Business as Usual or Fundamental Change?
Date:
June 11, 2009
Description:
In recent years, Owners have been investigating and implementing new and innovative ways to reduce costs, improve productivity, and reduce conflict and adversity in the design and construction process. They are more frequently looking to new methods of delivering A/E/C services, such as IPD and new tools such as BIM.
Comparison of AIA Documents and ConsensusDOCS
Title:
Comparison of AIA Documents and ConsensusDOCS
Date:
May 21, 2009
Description:
Design professionals have traditionally favored the AIA form agreements, which first splashed onto the scene in 1888. Modified through the years, the AIA has produced many versions of contract documents that design professionals continue to utilize for a variety of reasons. In September 2007, a new document called the ConsensusDOCS was launched.Sue E. Yoakum, Esq., AIA and Justin Jagher, Esq., led this presentation on May 21st and explored the differences and similarities between the Owner-Architect Agreements for the AIA and the ConsensusDOCS.
Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities and Risks for Engineers (New York)
Title:
Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Date:
May 14, 2009
Description:
David J. Hatem, PC led a discussion focusing on the risks for design professionals associated with the public-private approach. Public-Private Partnerships operate by definition, only in the Public Sector construction project context, and primarily utilizes the Design-Build Delivery Method. To date, Public-Private Partnerships have been legislatively authorized by 23 states. In October 2008, Governor Paterson established an eleven-member New York State Commission on State Asset Maximization to study potential Public-Private Partnerships for the State of New York.
Public-Private Partnerships:Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Title:
Public-Private Partnerships:Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Date:
April 23, 2009
Description:
David J. Hatem, PC led a discussion focusing on the risks for design professionals associated with the public-private approach. Public-Private Partnerships operate by definition, only in the Public Sector construction project context, and primarily utilizes the Design-Build Delivery Method. To date, Public-Private Partnerships have been legislatively authorized by 23 states. Late last year, the Pioneer Institute issued a study addressing potential use of public-private partnerships in Massachusetts and on February 24,
Global Design Practice: Risks and Liabilities
Title:
Global Design Practice: Risks and Liabilities
Date:
April 15, 2009
Description:
Last year and to date, there has been an increase in the number of design firms marketing and providing design services on projects outside of the United States. At our April 15th roundtable, we discussed risks and liabilities associated with providing design services outside the United States, how to manage these risks and liabilities, including standard form of agreements available for overseas work.Sue Yoakum,
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times (New York)
Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Date:
March 26, 2009
Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. will lead this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Date:
March 5, 2009
Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. led this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.
The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues
Title:
The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues
Date:
February 5, 2009
Description:
Eric Howard and Matthew Tuller of Donovan Hatem LLPfocused this roundtable on the relationship between the Prime consultant and its subconsultants—including an overview of contract provisions to include in the Prime/subconsultant agreement regarding coordination of scope of services, budget, schedule and quality control. They provided a contract overview involving a discussion of payment provisions, dispute resolution, and ownership of documents. Additionally,
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunities and Risks for Engineering Consultants (New York)
Title:
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunties and Risks for Engineering Consultants
Date:
January 29, 2009
Description:
Given the sad state of the nation’s public infrastructure and the growing trend of public entities outsourcing their infrastructure inspection needs, there is a heightened demand for inspection services by civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering firms. The opportunities that coincide with this demand are coupled with exposure to huge risks associated with a catastrophic failure of the inspected facility.
