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SmartRisk – a leading risk and performance consultancy provides services for design and building professionals on a national and international basis. Our services focus on improving overall performance and profitability through risk analysis and customized solutions. SmartRisk was selected by CIO Insurance Outlook as a Top 10 Risk Management Services Firm in 2020. Read more…
Timothy J. Corbett
Timothy Corbett, Founder and President of SmartRisk, has extensive experience developing and implementing risk and performance management programs for architects, engineers, environmental consultants, building and construction professionals. Tim implemented model risk management programs for numerous organizations including international firms Bechtel and EG&G where he obtained a Department of Energy (DOE) Top Secret Security Clearance. Tim held Vice President positions with industry leading insurance carriers with responsibilities for Underwriting, Risk Management, Claims Analysis and Industry Relations. Mr. Corbett is a member of American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) American Institute of Architects (AIA), the United States Green Building Counsel (USGBC) and the Enterprise Risk Management Academy (ERMA) and sits on their educational advisory board. As a member of a number of national committees, Tim is regularly called upon as a speaker at regional, national, international forums. Tim has been published and quoted in professional publications, including authoring the risk management chapter for Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Project Deliver Practice Guide (PDPG) 2nd edition. He also owns copyrights for conducting firm specific risk assessments and risk mitigating strategies. Mr. Corbett holds a BS in Security Risk Management, MS in Management focusing on organizational development and process improvement, completed Environmental Science studies, obtained a certificate in Architectural Design Technology, is Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) accredited and is Enterprise Risk Management Governance Certified (CERG).
Sample of Speaking Engagements
“Indemnity – The Most Problematic Contract Provision”, On-Demand
“Getting the Most Out of Your Insurance Dollars”, On-Demand
“How to Handle a Dispute”, On-Demand
“Improving Performance & Profitability”, On-Demand
“10 Reasons Why Projects Fail”, On-Demand
“Risk Management’s Impact on Your Bottom Line”, Willis Training Program
“COVID-19, Returning to the Office and Risks”, Risk Management Training, Admiral Insurance Group
“Construction Management – Agency and At-Risk” Risk Management Training, Admiral Insurance Group
“Zoom Meetings – Benefits & Risk” Risk Management Training, Admiral Insurance Group
“Remote Work – Effective Program Strategies” 6th Annual VOCO2 Risk Management Program, CA
“Identifying and Mitigating Cyber Risk” Energy Utilities Conference, San Diego, CA
“Fiduciary Responsibilities Increasing Design Firms Risk” CSI Master Specifiers Retreat, San Diego, CA
“Risk Impact on Performance and Profitability” Willis Large Firm Conference, Chicago, IL
“Problematic Contact Provisions” ACEC Webinar Training Program
“Construction Risk and Industry Trends” Agent CE Training, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Philadelphia, PA
“Methods to Reduce Professional Liability (PL) Insurance Costs” A/E/E Loss Prevention Conference, Denver, CO
“Projects With Large Claims and Risk Management Strategies” Structural Engineer Institute (SEI) Conference, Denver, CO
“Cyber Risk Increasing for Design Firms” Marquis Insurance Agency & A/E Clients
“Skill Set Needed for Todays Project Managers (PM)” Killefer Flammang Architects
“Alternative Energy Options and Risk” Asian Risk Management Conference, Bali, Indonesia
“Do You Want to Be a Higher Performing Design Firm?” ACEC Conference
“Contracts Provisions That Get Design Firms Into Trouble” Killefer Flammang Architects
“Condo’s – Why Are They the Most Litigious Project Type?” Admiral Insurance Company
“Industry Trends for A/E Firms” Willis A/E Risk Management Symposium
“How Do Higher Performing Firms Manage Risk?” ACEC Conference
“Risk Management for Design-Build” Marquis Agency
“Professional Liability – Architects and Engineers” Agents CE Training
“Condo’s: Why Are They the Most Litigious Project Type?” Beazley Insurance Group, and KLH Engineers
“What’s Going on in the A/E Industry?” Admiral Insurance Company
“Design-Build – Advantages & Disadvantages” Admiral Insurance Company
“Profile of Higher Performing Design Firms” Admiral Insurance Company
“A/E Business and Proposal Development” KLH Engineers
“Project Quality – Best Practices for a Successful Outcome” Marquis Insurance Agency
“Effective Risk Management Strategies for A/E Firms ” KLH Engineers
“Characteristics of Higher Performing Design Firms ” Architect Institute of America (AIA)
“Managing Risk for Small Firms” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles
“Importance of Project Closeout” KLH Engineers
“Succession Planning – Making an Informed Decision” Marquis Insurance Agency
“A/E Claim and Contract Trends” Rockefeller Partner Architects
“Contract Risk & Liability – The Never Ending Tale” Marquis Insurance Agency
“Suspended and Abandoned Project Risk for A/E Firms” Willis A/E Risk Management
“Getting Paid for Design Services” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles
“A/E Economic Recovery Strategy“ Society of Business Administrators
“Risk Management for Small A/E Firms” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles
“Importance of a Value-Risk Based Business Strategy” Heffernan Insurance Brokers
“Project Site Safety Including Green Projects” Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session
“Importance of Incorporating a Risk Based Business Strategy” Society of Business Administrators
“Protecting Your Practice – Key Legal Issues For Design Professional” University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture Professional Development
“Contracts Checklist- A Tool For your Firm” Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session
“Construction Trends & Risk Management” Willis Risk Management Webinar Training
“Trends and Recovery Strategies” Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session
“Asian Risk Management Practices for Sustainable Projects” Asian Pacific Risk Management Conference, Bali, Indonesia
“CALGreen & Green Project Risk” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA.
“Green Design & Construction Risk Management Strategy” Balestreri Pendleton Potocki, A Law Corporation, San Diego, CA
“Protocols for Sustainable Projects.” Marquis Insurance Agency Risk Management Session
“Risk Management for Sustainable Design.” Energy & Environmental Conference (EUEC), Phoenix, AZ
“Higher Performing Design Firms.” Willis Risk Management Webinar Training, January 2011
“DOD LEED Risks & Challenges.” 2010 NAVFAC Pacific/Hawaii Designer & Builder Symposium, Honolulu, HI, December 2010
“Economics & Risk for A/E Firms.” Professional Liability Agents Network (PLAN) Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
“Strategy for Successful A/E Firms.” MOBIUS LA, Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA., October 2010
“Where’s The Risk? Rooting Out Risk to Improve Profitability.” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter
“Should I Really Sign That Contract” American Congress on Surveying and Mapping and Land Surveyors Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
“Risk and Green Project Claims” Environmental Industry Summit, San Diego, CA
“Risk Management for Sustainable Design.” Energy & Environmental Conference (EUEC), Phoenix, AZ
“How to Survive & Prosper In a Down Economy” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, Pasadena, CA
“Today’s Economy: What’s Going On and What Should I Do?” Beazley Insurance Company Risk Management
“Implications of the Green Mega Trend” The Building Industry Show (BIS) Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA.
“Starting Your Own Firm” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
“Are International Projects Right for You?” MOBIUS LA, Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
“What is Your Firms Risk Rating?” Liberty International Underwriters Risk Management Conference, San Antonio, TX
“Green Projects & Risk” MOBIUS LA, Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA
“Best Practices for Condominium Projects” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
“Proactive Approach to Risk Management for Condominium Projects” Architect Institute of America (AIA) Los Angeles
Sample Publications
“Risk Management Chapter” Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Project Delivery Practice Guide, 2nd Edition
“Can Construction Observation Help Reduce Project Risk?” National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Publication
“A/E Law Firm Survey Report” SmartRisk Survey Report
“What A/E’s Need to Know to Avoid Risk While Doing Green Design” Design Firm Management & Administration Report (IOMA)
“A/E Insurance Carrier Survey Report” SmartRisk Survey Report
“Diligence, Cautioned Urged Amid Tough Economy” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on article topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL)
“How the Economy is Altering Architect/Engineering Insurance Buying” Insurance Journal Special Report
“Perfect Storm for Litigation: How Does your Liability Carrier Measure Up?” Design Firm Management & Administration Report (IOMA)
“Design Firms Taking on More Liability Risk” Building Design & Construction, SmartRisk survey results used to development article
“Could Your Firm Pass a Stress Test?” Engineering News Record (ENR) Publication
“Managing Risk In a Multidiscipline World” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E risk and exposures
“Designing Security Measure” A/E ProNet guess essay
“The Risks, and Rewards of Going Green” Engineering Inc.
“Managing Risk In Green Building Projects” Greener Buildings News, November 2007
“A Picture of Stability” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance, July/August 2007
“Professional Liability Premiums Leveling Off” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance July/August 2005
“Professional Liability Survey Results” Engineering, Inc., interviewed on the topic of A/E Professional Liability (PL) insurance
“Insights in the Risk for Environmental and Geotechnical Firms” Design Professional Insurance Company (DPIC) publication
“Guide to Professional Liability Insurance” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Publication
“Environmental Firms: Solid Business Practices Key to Controlling Risk” Environmental Science & Engineering