Welcome to "Talk to me about A&E," the WTW A&E podcast series hosted by industry expert and Managing Director of WTW A&E, Dan Buelow. Join Dan and his special guests of industry experts and thought leaders as they review emerging A&E risks and claim trends challenging the design profession. From discussing best practices in risk mitigation to emerging issues shaping the industry, "Talk to me about A&E" offers a wealth of knowledge for A&E professionals and enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned architect, engineer, or simply curious about the A&E world, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed.
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Contract Administration as a Risk Management Tool – Cornerstone #4
In Episode 42 of "Talk to Me About A&E," CA as a Risk Management Tool – Cornerstone #4, Dan Buelow continues his discussion with Mark Blankenship wrapping up this series with the 4th cornerstone of managing A&E risk with a discussion on construction contract administration. Dan and Mark review the core responsibilities of the design professional when providing CA services and discuss best practices design firms should consider in order to effectively manage their risk when on the job site ranging from important contract considerations, documentation practices and communications with project team members and staff.Communication and documentation – Cornerstone #3
In Episode 41 of “Talk to Me About A&E,” Communication and documentation – Cornerstone #3, Dan Buelow, Managing Director for WTW A&E is joined by Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E, for this discussion of the third cornerstone: communication and documentation. They discuss the importance of establishing and managing client expectations through effective communication practices, offering a range of examples and tips that can mitigate risk of costly claims and client disputes.Negotiating insurable contracts– Cornerstone #2
In Episode 40 of "Talk to Me About A&E," Dan Buelow, Managing Director for WTW A&E is joined by Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E, for a discussion on allocating risk by contract, which is the second cornerstone of managing design professional risk. The episode delves into the importance of contractual risk management and how it can help design professionals mitigate potential liabilities.Risk identification and evaluation – Cornerstone #1
In Episode 39 of "Talk to Me About A&E," Dan is joined by Mark Blankenship, Director of Risk Management for WTW A&E for this discussion on risk identification and evaluation. This is the first in a four-part series on The Four cornerstones of managing design professional risk and addresses important “go no-go” considerations and risk mitigation strategies every design firm should consider specific to Client selection factors; Project selection factors; Project team evaluation and contracts.AI risks and guidelines for design professionals
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.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.