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ACEC 2004 FALL CONFERENCE Register at www.acec.org Design-Building:
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Pitfalls Risk, Solution and period of considerable risk to engi- Living
with the Architect: Insurability neers the greatest percentage of E&O
Communication + Collaboration + claims arise at this time, and firm
profits David Grigg, Marsh, Inc. Confidence = Successful Project are most
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standards, and responding to FRIs. In this work- and other non-traditional
design and shop, we will look closely at the role Joanne Linowes, Linowes
Executive procurement methods are increasingly and responsibilities of
project managers Development International common. Design professionals
often during this critical time and study how Craig Reynolds, Brown
Reynolds have only limited understanding of breakdowns in contract
administration Watford Architects where professional liability claims may
roles and responsibilities contribute to Beyond delivering a quality job,
clients arise in situations where the distinction and exacerbate disputes
and claims. expect the team to be a cohesive, solid, between design and
construction is Advanced Lawsuit Protection working unit. Collaboration
between increasingly blurred. In this session we for Business Owners and
engineer and architect requires open, will look at the range of
professional Professionals clear communication always the ideal, exposures
in design-build situations often not the reality! This session pres- and
suggest ways to design an appro- Dale West, National Foundation for Tax
ents perspectives from the architect priate risk transfer program.
Planning and Asset Protection plus techniques from the communica-
legal/risk management This session will outline how to protect tions coach
to provide guidelines for 100 percent of your assets from law- boosting
project management commu- Avoiding Claims and Disputes suits, liens/levies
and divorce; how to nications. Topics include: the psychol- Through
Effective Contract judgment-proof your business, real ogy of crafting the
message, red flags Administration: Roles and estate, stocks and other
investments; to differing viewpoints, what-he-said Responsibilities Under
E-500 and how to keep your home, regardless and what-he-meant. The lively
interac- of its value, if you are sued. David Grigg, Marsh, Inc. tive
format, featuring proven, copy- James Thomas, George, Miles and Buhr
righted techniques, encourages path- ways to understanding between the
architect and the engineer. Good PMs Make Great Bus Drivers Scott Braley,
Braley Consulting & Training Success requires an effective strategy and it
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