In this BILA lunchtime lecture, Tom Ogden and David Turner will discuss the advent and expansion of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Where proprietary programmes drive the design of the project and Modular Construction, with whole-room components supplied ‘off the shelf’, what now does the professional building designer actually design? What does ‘design responsibility’ mean for the professional designer, the design & build contractor and their insurers? A look at problems and issues that may arise in this brave new world of automated design and supply.

Tom Ogden

Tom has experience of acting in matters involving material non-disclosure, inducement, incorporation of terms, waiver and notification under the terms of a professional indemnity policy. He acts for both Claimants and Defendants.
Tom has wide experience in the field of professional liability. His experience includes claims involving, amongst others, accountants, auditors, tax advisors, valuers, financial services professionals, construction professionals and insurance brokers. He also has experience of defending wasted costs orders.

David Turner

David specialises in construction-related claims including construction-related insurance claims, claims against construction professionals, and claims relating to defective construction materials. He has been described in the Directories as “a superb courtroom performer and deadly cross-examiner”, “tactically astute with a forensic approach to detail”, “very quick thinking on his feet”, having “a measured style which earns the court’s trust” and is “great with clients”.