2023 Who is the Engineer Here? A Study of Design Delegation, Design Assist, and the Role of BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful design and construction tool that has the potential to transform our industry. At the same time, BIM can significantly blur the line between design and construction, a condition that occurs all too frequently. This presentation looks at some of the common pitfalls in Design-Bid-Build contracts that create design ambiguity, and strategies contractors can employ to avoid inadvertent design liability that generates BIM cost overruns.

Professor Wentz graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Tim went to work for his family’s mechanical contracting firm where he developed an expertise in design/build contracting, estimating and project management on a wide range of commercial projects across the Midwest. He is a registered professional engineer in Nebraska and holds both Master Heating Contractor and Master Plumbing Contractor licenses, is a LEED® - Accredited Professional (AP-BD&C)) and holds an ASHRAE certification as a High-performance Building Design Professional (HBDP).
Tim has received numerous professional awards over his career including, but not limited to, the MCAA “Educator of the Year” award in 2000, 2002, and 2004 as well as the Distinguished Service Award, MCAA’s highest honor, in 2009.