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AI risks and guidelines for design professionals

Talk to me about A&E: Episode 38

February 7, 2025

In Episode 38 of "Talk to Me About A&E," we review the recently released ACEC Guidelines on the use of AI by Design Professional Firms. Dan Buelow is joined by Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E and co-chair of the sub committee on AI for the ACEC Risk Management Committee. Dan and Mark discuss the inherent risks of AI when it comes to the design profession and important guidelines firms can adopt in managing this evolving technology – specifically: Governance and Approval Process; Sources and Tools and Guidelines for Practice.

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In Episode 38 of "Talk to Me About A&E," we review the recently released ACEC Guidelines on the use of AI by Design Professional Firms. Dan Buelow is joined by Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E and co-chair of the sub committee on AI for the ACEC Risk Management Committee. Dan and Mark discuss the inherent risks of AI when it comes to the design profession and important guidelines firms can adopt in managing this evolving technology – specifically: Governance and Approval Process; Sources and Tools and Guidelines for Practice.

Podcast host

Dan Buelow, Managing Director A&E

Dan Buelow

Managing Director A&E

Dan is the Managing Director of WTW A&E, the specialty division for WTW that is exclusively dedicated to providing insurance and risk management solutions to architects and engineers. Dan and his staff of A&E insurance specialists represent over 500 architectural and engineering firms located across the country and practicing throughout the world. Dan and his team provide tailored risk management services, including contract negotiation, claims advocacy and a wide variety of risk management education workshops. Dan is on the ACEC National Risk Management Committee (RMC) and chairs the Cyber Sub-Committee. Dan is active in ACEC, AIA and other associations that support the design community. Dan speaks frequently and has written and presented on a wide range or risk management topics for architects and engineers.

Podcast guest

Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management

Mark Blankenship

Director of Risk Management

Mark Blankenship is the Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E and uses his 25 years of experience in A&E professional liability to provide risk management advice and educational presentations to architectural, engineering and construction clients. In addition, he provides contract review guidance and claims advocacy support.