We are pleased to present our 2025 WTW A&E webinar schedule along with program summaries and registration links. Please register for each program by clicking on the registration link below each summary.
Upcoming webinars
- December 16: Construction Contract Administration and Close Out
- January 13: Emerging A&E Risks & Claim Trends
- February 14: Valentine Special: “See Dick Build Watch Jane Sue”
- March 10: The 'A' in CA -- It's a Lot More Than Shop Drawings and RFIs
- April 14: Ethics for Architects and Engineers
- May 12: Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Concerns
- June 9: Lessons in Liability
- July 14: Five Cs: Contracts, Communication, Coordination, Costs and Closeout
- August 11: Claim Stories Around the Camp Fire
- September 8: Communication and Documentation
- October 31: WTW A&E’s Annual Halloween Special: Contracts from the Darkside!
- November 17: Important Legal Decisions from 2025
- December 15: Blueprint for Success: Mastering Construction Contract Administration for Architect Engineers
Construction Contract Administration and Close Out
December 16, 2024
We wrap up the 2024 webinar season with our fourth WTW A&E Cornerstone. The construction phase is where the rubber hits the road. Drawn from real-life cases in the media and courts, this program will present strategies for dealing with some of the most challenging issues associated with CCA services:
- How to manage change requests
- What to do when the contractor’s work is not in conformance with the plans
- How to avoid expanding your duties by assuming responsibility for safety
- Best practices for handling shop drawings and pay requests
As we say in Chicago, be at the table or be on the menu!
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Emerging A&E Risks & Claim Trends
January 13, 2025
Dan Buelow, Managing Director of WTW A&E, will moderate a discussion with a panel of senior claim managers from leading A&E PL carriers to examine the results of the bi-annual WTW A&E industry survey, focusing on emerging risks and claim trends in the design profession. We will discuss the rise in severity of professional liability claims, specific claim trends by project type, discipline and delivery method.
The program includes a review of actual claims, interactive discussions on lessons learned and proactive measures to mitigate risks for architects, engineers, contractors and owners. Additionally, we will explore leading carriers' views on emerging risks such as social inflation, climate change, staffing, evolving technology including AI and the standard of care.
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Valentine Special: “See Dick Build Watch Jane Sue”
February 14, 2025
Love is in the air once again and you won’t want to miss our annual WTW A&E Valentine special. Every year we spice this program up as we consider the important and evolving “go/no-go” decisions every design firm must make when evaluating new project opportunities and prospective clients. This is a great time of year to think about relationships and who you want to spend your firm’s valuable resources on. Some firms are kind of loose when it comes to entering prospective relationships and often end up singing the blues, while others take a more methodical approach.
Join us for an interactive discussion around critical risk identification considerations when it comes to evaluating prospective projects, project team capabilities, financials, contract formation and client relationships.
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The 'A' in CA - It's a Lot More Than Shop Drawings and RFIs
March 10, 2025
Professional construction contract administration (CA) is far too often misunderstood to simply be the review of submittals and RFIs (and sometimes site visits and pay apps). CA can actually involve more than sixty other administrative tasks and responsibilities. Our record-breaking webinars in 2023, Why We No Longer ‘Stamp’ Shop Drawings and The 7 Deadly Words You Must Avoid in 2024, just scratched the surface of the many risks and rewards involved in complete CCA Services.
In this new webinar, we will go deeper and explore front-end specifications, liquidated damages, good and bad project websites, constructability reviews, bonds and insurance, field reports, change orders, observations versus inspections and more.
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Ethics for Architects and Engineers
April 14, 2025
Would you like to earn two hours (2.0) of required Ethic CE credits and be updated on this very important topic? What are the ethical obligations of the design professional when it comes to the health, safety and welfare of the general public?
We will be presenting this very popular program to address this very question. What are the potential risks and liabilities to the design professional surrounding issues relative to conflicts between existing codes and client requests? What steps should you take in the event an error or omission is discovered? What are licensing boards concerned with? Mark Blankenship will provide a summary of recent disciplinary cases to illustrate the principles.
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WTW A&E Webinar: Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Concerns
May 12, 2025
Mark Blankenship, Co-Chair of the ACEC Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence, will share crucial strategies for integrating AI responsibly and effectively within your organization. This session will cover best practices for AI governance, ethical considerations and practical tips for leveraging AI to enhance productivity while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate the complexities of AI adoption and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape!
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WTW A&E Webinar: Lessons in Liability
June 9, 2025
This interactive session addresses key risk management issues for design professionals. This course uses a Q&A format to explore crucial topics, providing recommendations and practical advice on mitigating risks of costly claims and client disputes. We'll discuss managing client expectations, standard of care, contract formation, construction administration and more. The program includes a review of claim trends, emerging risks, and valuable lessons through actual claim stories.
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Five Cs: Contracts, Communication, Coordination, Costs and Closeout
July 14, 2025
Managing the entire lifecycle of a design project can be a great challenge. How can design professionals ensure success?
In this webinar, we will discuss the five Cs of design teams: Contracts, communication, coordination, costs and closeout. Putting better processes and enhanced communication in place can help architects and design professionals navigate operational and financial risks while elevating the firm's reputation and improving relationships with all parties involved.
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Claim Stories Around the Camp Fire
August 11, 2025
Summer is here and it’s time to gather around the campfire and tell some scary claim stories.
Join us as for an interactive discussion as we review some actual claims involving design professionals on a wide range of project types. We will share some valuable lessons learned along with specific risk management tips A&E firms should consider in order to mitigate their risk from costly claims and client disputes.
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Communication and Documentation
September 8, 2025
Many claims against architecture and engineering firms stem from poor communication and documentation practices. Join us for an interactive session focusing on this crucial but often overlooked aspect of risk management in the design field: Effective communication and documentation. This program will cover various challenges related to inadequate communication, from emails and field notes to marketing and contract formation, within the design and construction sectors. We aim to offer practical measures your firm can adopt to manage expectations and reduce risk through effective documentation and communication.
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WTW A&E’s Annual Halloween Special: Contracts from the Darkside!
October 31, 2025
We will be taking another look back at some of the scariest contract clauses our A&E clients have been spooked with over the last year. This special webinar promises to scare you straight and prepare you for that next horrific owner-drafted contract. Once again, we will discuss some practical tips on how to negotiate fair and insurable professional agreements.
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Important Legal Decisions from 2025
November 17, 2025
WTW A&E and attorney Jonathan Shoemaker from the law firm Lee/Shoemaker will explore important legal decisions affecting architects and engineers. Jonthan has a unique ability to simplify the legalese and effectively communicate the lessons learned. Decisions impacting professional duties, the economic loss rule and indemnification will be discussed in an easy-to-follow fashion. Practice tips for staying out of trouble on the jobsite will be presented. Remember, ignorance of the law is no excuse. Stay up to date with this informative presentation by a leading A&E defense attorney.
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Blueprint for Success: Mastering Construction Contract Administration for Architect Engineers
December 15, 2025
Job site related claims, including delay and bodily injury claims against design professionals, is a significant risk for every design firm. Understanding the role of the design professional in Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is critical when it comes to effectively managing this risk. We will discuss the pitfalls and opportunities design firms face when it comes to construction contract administration and what every member of a design team visiting site needs to know when it comes to the standard of care.
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