RECORDINGS (Continued)
Previously Recorded Webinars
2007 Owner/Architect AIA Agreements: What’s New And Different 
Presented by Robert Herrmann, Partner, Menaker & Herrmann, LLP
December 11, 2007
In early November, The American Institute of Architects published revised Owner/Architect agreements.
This Webinar addresses the significant changes from the 1997 contract forms and highlight what issues owners may have with the new forms. If time permits, the Webinar also touches on other new AIA contract forms issued in 2007.
Robert Herrmann is partner in the law firm of Menaker & Herrmann LLP, a fifteen lawyer firm based in New York City. For years, Mr. Herrmann has acted as counsel to architects, engineers, owners and contractors, advising them on construction matters, including contract issues, employment law, firm organization, and dispute resolution. He has successfully represented clients in mediation, arbitration and litigation He has also participated in mediation, both as counsel and as a mediator.
Performance-Based Incentive Program Development
Presented by Kenneth J. Hedlund, CPA
November 13, 2007
Compensation planning provides a process by which to reward those who work hard, establishes incentives and incorporates a mechanism to ensure implementation and monitoring. It also can prevent disputes among owners regarding individual compensation and assists in attracting and retaining good employees by having a formal plan in place. In addition we will help management understand the value of ownership and help define compensation and ROI to shareholders.
During this presentation, Ken discusses how to structure a performance-based incentive plan to meet the needs of the owners and business. This also includes a discussion of critical success factors (CSFs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and how to track performance.Kenneth J. Hedlundis the principal in charge of Somerset’s Construction & A/E Team and works closely with clients to meet their needs in the audit and tax areas. Ken routinely consults with construction, architect and engineering clients on operational and efficiency issues.
Ajera / PORTFOLIO — See What's New...Inquiry
November 8, 2007
See a preview of the upcoming Inquiry release for Ajera / PORTFOLIO.This webinar we’ll demonstrate how the Inquiry designer will give you and your firm quick and easy access to your data to assist in the decision making and managing of your firm. Axium is excited about delivering this new capability to the hands of our users.
This complimentary webinar will show you how you will be able to customize the presentation of the data to:
- Create new inquiries with a few clicks of your mouse
- Add, remove and reorder columns
- Create formulas to analyze data your way
- Create groupings of data and group totals
- Select your custom fields to add into columns on inquiries
- Define links to related data or other inquiries
- Publish your inquiries for others to use
- And much more…
Beware the BIM Bombs
presented by Jerry Laiserin
October 9, 2007
What CFOs Need to Know About BIM
Listen to Jerry Laiserin, known in AEC technology circles as the "Godfather of BIM" and learn what business managers need to know about Building Information Modeling (BIM).
"BIM Bombs" describe what business managers in A/E firms really need to know about Building Information Modeling (BIM) in order to reap its benefits without getting burned.
BIM Bombs are not meant to provide excuses for avoiding or delaying adoption of BIM technology. Rather, they are intended as cautionary advice about the unintended and/or unanticipated consequences of moving to a BIM process for design, documentation and delivery.
Topics covered include:
- The ROI Fallacy
- Boosted Billing Rates
- The Broken Break-Even
- The Missing Multiplier
- The Digital Death-Spiral
Protrax 7.3: Reporting for Principals Made Simple
October 11, 2007
Axium is excited to be releasing a new report for Protrax users.
Learn the exciting capabilities and advantages of the new Principal's Report available in theProtrax 7.3 release.
The Principal's Reportis designed to show principals a financial overview of their firm. Now you can see how the report is accessed directly from the dashboard and delivers all the information a principal needs in one location without having to enter multiple parameters or view different reports.
Learn how the report opens with a snapshot view of the firm’s financial status, including a current financial statement overview and cash flow trending information.
Find out how the Principal's Report contains links to sub-reports that provide a clear understanding of performance in several other key areas including: Project Status Backlog, Staff Utilization, A/R Aging, and WIP Aging.
11 Things to Know About Legal Issues with A/E Firms
Presented by Robert Herrmann, Partner, Menaker & Herrmann, LLP
September 18, 2007
Since just about every project begins on a positive note and getting the project off the ground is a high priority, architects often leave the contract details to later. Sometimes that means agreements are finally addressed months later when the architect may not be in the best position to negotiate the most favorable terms.
This Webinar addresses eleven things every design professional should know to help stay out of trouble. Topics include the importance of getting not only your agreement with the owner in writing but also other project agreements, as well as critical project records and electronic transfer arrangements. The Webinar also addresses issues relating to indemnification, intellectual property and professional liability insurance.
Planning Successful Ownership Transitions
Presented by Michael Strogoff, AIA, Strogoff Consulting
August 14, 2007
An effective ownership transition plan supports an owner’s personal and strategic goals, ensures firm continuity and provides opportunities for key staff. This webinar provides an overview of both internal successions and external acquisitions and discuss how to craft a flexible transition plan, determine the value your firm, identify future leaders and attract outside acquirers.
Learn how to:
- Develop criteria for and identify future owners
- Package their firm for either an internal or external sale
- Approach prospective buyers
- Create greater value for future owners
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