How Design Professionals Can Save Money on Professional Liability Insurance There are many things that you can do to reduce the cost of your professional liability premium. Some of these things will even help you avoid claims. Risk Management Classes…
Signing and Sealing Instruments of Service Prepared by Another Design Professional In some instances, design professionals are asked to review and place their seal and signature on instruments of service prepared by others. There are no standard contracts for such…
RESPONDING TO COVID-19 AND OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS In emergency situations such as the challenge of COVID-19 and natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes, design firms and those involved in the design and construction industry face many…
Providing Pro Bono Services Whether or not professional services are provided for a fee or on a complimentary basis, the professional liability risks are the same. Professional liability insurance coverage is also the same, even though no premium is calculated…
Architects & Engineers – Unauthorized Changes to Plans By, Samuel J. Muir* I. What’s at stake? Some states recognize the potential problems of changes to design plans without the authorization of the design professional. In those states, there are…
How to Get Paid Promptly… and Not Get Sued by Barry Temkin and Kate DiGeronimo Every design professional likes to get paid promptly. While it is not the only reason you are in business, getting paid certainly beats the alternatives….
Electronic Transfer of Documents By, Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo, P.C.* I. What’s at stake? Clients, contractors and subconsultants frequently request that your work product be supplied in an electronic format. Such a request may require that you transfer…
UNDERSTANDING CONTRACTUAL INDEMNIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL INSURED OBLIGATIONS For design professionals, the thrill of securing an exciting new project often gives way to a stark reality: your sophisticated new client has retained experienced construction lawyers to negotiate a contract that…
Social Media and Design Firms Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are just a few examples of the technology available to design firms and other businesses to promote their business and the services they offer. For relatively…
Some Contractors Want to Bring More Design Services In-House Engineering News-Record (ENR) reports that a growing percentage of contractors plan to increase the use of in house design to better meet the demands of project owners. The article cites The…