Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities and Risks for Engineers (New York)
Title:
Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Date:
May 14, 2009
Description:
David J. Hatem, PC led a discussion focusing on the risks for design professionals associated with the public-private approach. Public-Private Partnerships operate by definition, only in the Public Sector construction project context, and primarily utilizes the Design-Build Delivery Method. To date, Public-Private Partnerships have been legislatively authorized by 23 states. In October 2008, Governor Paterson established an eleven-member New York State Commission on State Asset Maximization to study potential Public-Private Partnerships for the State of New York.
Public-Private Partnerships:Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Title:
Public-Private Partnerships:Opportunities and Risks for Engineers
Date:
April 23, 2009
Description:
David J. Hatem, PC led a discussion focusing on the risks for design professionals associated with the public-private approach. Public-Private Partnerships operate by definition, only in the Public Sector construction project context, and primarily utilizes the Design-Build Delivery Method. To date, Public-Private Partnerships have been legislatively authorized by 23 states. Late last year, the Pioneer Institute issued a study addressing potential use of public-private partnerships in Massachusetts and on February 24,
Global Design Practice: Risks and Liabilities
Title:
Global Design Practice: Risks and Liabilities
Date:
April 15, 2009
Description:
Last year and to date, there has been an increase in the number of design firms marketing and providing design services on projects outside of the United States. At our April 15th roundtable, we discussed risks and liabilities associated with providing design services outside the United States, how to manage these risks and liabilities, including standard form of agreements available for overseas work.Sue Yoakum,
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times (New York)
Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Date:
March 26, 2009
Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. will lead this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times
Date:
March 5, 2009
Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. led this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.
The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues
Title:
The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues
Date:
February 5, 2009
Description:
Eric Howard and Matthew Tuller of Donovan Hatem LLPfocused this roundtable on the relationship between the Prime consultant and its subconsultants—including an overview of contract provisions to include in the Prime/subconsultant agreement regarding coordination of scope of services, budget, schedule and quality control. They provided a contract overview involving a discussion of payment provisions, dispute resolution, and ownership of documents. Additionally,
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunities and Risks for Engineering Consultants (New York)
Title:
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunties and Risks for Engineering Consultants
Date:
January 29, 2009
Description:
Given the sad state of the nation’s public infrastructure and the growing trend of public entities outsourcing their infrastructure inspection needs, there is a heightened demand for inspection services by civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering firms. The opportunities that coincide with this demand are coupled with exposure to huge risks associated with a catastrophic failure of the inspected facility.
