Program Description: Program attendees will develop an understanding of how to organize and implement a designer-led design/build delivery system; when a designer-lead team is preferable; what special skills and capabilities do designers need to develop; what are the benefits to project owners, designers and contractors from a designer-led team; identify and implement solutions to common barriers faced by designers leading a design/build team; and discuss how designers manage construction risks.

Learning Objectives:

1. When should a designer-lead design/build team be considered, and how to organize a successful design/build project team. Create and implement strategies to overcome common barriers and problems associated with designer-led design/build teams.

2. Understand what special skills and capabilities are required for successful implementation of a designer-led design/build team.

3. Identify and address common barriers for successful designer-led design/build teams.

Presenter David Hatem, PC has represented design professionals in insurance defense matters and project insurance programs, offering loss prevention, claims avoidance, and dispute avoidance counsel on large projects. A well known attorney and presenter, Mr. Hatem also teaches Legal Aspects of the Engineering Process at Tufts University and is a prolific writer, authoring many articles and books for Wiley Law, The Defense Counsel Journal, The Construction Lawyer and many other publications.

Who should order: Owners, designers and constructors who are planning to utilize design-build or design-build techniques, marketing staff, risk management staff, project assistants and other support staff.