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Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change

Risks are inherent in every construction project, but are more pronounced within projects lacking the design resilience needed to withstand increasing changes in climate conditions.
By Andrew D. Mendelson and Dion N. Cominos
January 4, 2021
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by Andrew D. Mendelson
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, is an acknowledged design industry leader in the area of risk management and contracts. He has nearly four decades of experience as a licensed architect and firm principal. Since 2013, Mendelson has directed Berkley Alliance Manager’s efforts to provide design professionals with leading-edge, risk and practice management resources, tools and training. 
by Dion N. Cominos
Dion N. Cominos specializes in defending businesses and individuals in a wide variety of claims involving commercial disputes and professional liability matters, and has extensive arbitration and trial experience in numerous civil and administrative proceedings in federal districts and state counties. His background also encompasses all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediations both in California and abroad, where he has served as both a mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Cominos has also served as a guest lecturer/instructor. 

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