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- By Andrew D. Mendelson | July 12, 2021 The consequences are undeniable. Global climate change has affected everything from the design and building of roads, bridges, homes and office complexes to…, Resilient design strategies, Resilient design and construction is intended to maintain the ongoing operation of key infrastructure, systems and facilities during and after severe weather events, and restore the capacity to…, Standard of care issues, How has climate change affected the standard of care of construction projects? What is the potential culpability of designers and contractors? What exposures accompany the compliance or non-…, Anticipate code and practice standard upgrades., Engage with professional associations to understand future trends. Stay informed with the latest climatology models, reports and studies to guide project criteria and site designs., Think long-term durability and safety., Recommend to project owners the establishment of design criteria with protocols not yet memorialized in building codes to address the likelihood of increased severe storm events and excessive wind,…, Document everything., Document owner directives, especially the ones that decline the added resilient design criteria you have recommended., Disclaim third-party reliance., To some degree, this can mitigate risk based on the decisions and directives of clients who would rather design to code minimums than to the enhanced levels recommended by design professionals. There…, About the Author, Andrew D. Mendelson is senior vice president, chief risk management officer, at Berkley Design Professional, a W.R. Berkley Corp. company. He has more than four decades of experience as a licensed…, DOWNLOAD PDF, Read article in, Business Insurance, Reprinted with permission from the July Issue of, Business Insurance Magazine, © 2021, Business Insurance Magazine, . All rights reserved.
- Presented by: , Dennis M. Baez, Senior Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional Courtney Preston, CRIS, Assistant Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional , Tuesday, May 6, 2025 , 10 AM to 10:30 AM Pacific 12 PM to 12:30 PM Central 1 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern REGISTER NOW Whether you are new to IPD or looking to sharpen your understanding, this session offers the fundamental…, Join us for this free webinar to learn:, What IPD is and how it works (in simple terms) What distinguishes IPD from traditional project delivery methods What underwriters look for to determine real IPD projects, helping you spot strong…
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