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About the Course
Feel Confident Throughout the Construction Phase
We know risk management training for Design Professionals is limited. But the reality is, mistakes in the construction phase are costly. You end up with disputes, insurance claims, or even lawsuits that could put your firm out of business.
The good news is we have solutions! Through a combination of expert instruction, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, you'll gain a deep understanding of how to decrease your liability on a project.
What you'll discover during this workshop...
How to naviagate changes during construction, including Scope of Services
How to plan a pre-construction meeting agenda that works
How to follow proper protocol on Site Visits to keep your construction site safe for your team and the public
How to effectively communicate to minimize chance of a dispute
About the Instructors
Zachary Waters
Based out of Northern California, Zach is the CEO of Black Swan Risk Management and an insurance broker for architects and engineers at the Insurance Office of America. He offers a practical approach to protecting design firms and spends much of his time consulting on best practices, quality management, and contractual issues in the design industry. He is also an active Board Member and Treasurer of The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco and heavily involved in the EntreArchitect community.
Stephen Litchfield
Stephen is a transactional and trial attorney based out of Orange County. His practice focuses on the representation of professionals with an emphasis on advising architects, engineers, and other design firms. He regularly counsels clients on a variety of corporate needs, including formation, compliance, capital structure, mergers, acquisitions and more. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Pricing
Your Workshop Includes:
- 3 Hours of Training
- 4 LU/HSW credits
- Companion Workbook
- Digital Copy of Recordings
- Site Visit Do's and Don'ts PDF
- Dispute Resolution Guide
- Sample Document Retention Policy
$127
Additional discounts for current Black Swan clients
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FAQs
- Architects & Engineers
- Owners, CFOs, Principals, Operations Managers
- Any Design Professionals that deal with client contracts.
Yes! All workshops are approved for AIA Learning Units and by extension, self-reporting PDH
This workshop is also approved for 4 HSW!
Zach and Steve work with ENR Top 100 Design Firms.
With years of experience working specifically with Architects and Engineers, we know the issues that matter to you.
We build risk management programs for firms and help them become claim free.
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If you have any questions, then send us a message with the form below or email Zach at zwaters@blackswan-riskmanagement.com