Engineering Inc. - January/February 2008 - (Page I-12) n Contracts and Risk Management CouRSES Legal Counsels Forum April 29—30, 2008 Washington, D.C. Held in conjunction with Winning in 2008—ACEC’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit, the Legal Counsels Professional Forum is a 1H-day meeting, structured as an interactive roundtable for networking among legal counsels employed or retained by ACEC member firms. The goal is to provide a setting for the exchange of information by participants to enhance their ability to serve their firms. The Forum encourages input to enrich and promote conversations on emerging issues and problem solving in the workplace. A professional Listserv is available for participants so that education, idea sharing and communication can continue year-round. registration Fee: Member–$350; Non-member–$450 oNLINE SEMINaRS See page I-20 for pricing and other details. arbitration and Mediation… for the People Who Write the Checks Darrel V. Holmquist, CtL/thompson texas, LLC, and robert Meade, american arbitration association January 15, 2008 Arbitration and mediation can be coordinated for better results. This seminar outlines the processes and provides the tools to control the cost, time, and frequently, the outcome. Participants will also examine responses to the often-cited reasons for avoiding the Alternative Dispute Resolution processes: “too long,” “too costly,” and allowing “no appeal.” CONTRACTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT Project Manager’s Spotlight on Risk Management Kim Heldman Identifying and Managing Project Risk Tom Kendrick Risk Management for Design Professionals William G. Ramroth, Jr. PUBLICATIONS 2005, Jossey-Bass $16.95 This book is a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management practices without the rigor of complex processes. 2003, Amacom $32.95 This practical guide takes readers step-by-step through every phase of a project, showing how to consider the possible risks involved at every step in the process. Relevant figures and diagrams support the text and illustrate key scenarios. 2007, Kaplan $39.95 William G. Ramroth explains the principles of risk management and how any design firm can apply them to every project. By reducing the process to simple steps and comparing professional risk to familiar themes like games of chance, Ramroth demonstrates how to avoid risk at every stage of the design process. I-12 InstItute For BusIness ManageMent http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=11243 http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=11315 http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=12065 http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=11315 http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=12065 http://store.acec.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=11243
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