What is a Standard Contract? It can be considered one of the most crucial steps in the architectural process that, once completed, will never need to be attempted again. An…
Understand the Regulations and Risks of Drones Unmanned aerial vehicles (more commonly known as drones) are becoming an integral part of the design and construction industry. The U.S. Federal Aviation…
Kidnap and Ransom Coverage In today’s uncertain political climate, conducting business internationally as well as within the boundaries of the United States has become more dangerous. If you or your employees…
It is important for Design Professionals to have contacts on all projects. Here are a few items with regards to contacts to keep in mind: -Read the contract and know…
Retain Documents – How to! Which is a better strategy: retain all of your documents or just some? With modern advances in technology and the ease of storing documents,…
With the temperature fluctuations we experience throughout our unpredictable seasons, ice dams are causing frustration and financial burdens to home owners. Although the damage caused by ice dams will more…
Here are some Smart Insurance New Years Resolutions for 2016! Roughly 40% of Americans make New Years resolutions on January 1st every year. By February, nearly 90% fail to…
How Effective is Your Risk Management Program? Many design firms attend risk management training sessions and implement certain practices based on an industry trend or project claim. Other firms may…
This month, nearly every home and many businesses will have some sort of Christmas tree on display. With all the joys of the holiday season, it may be easy to…
When obtaining quotes for your Professional Liability policy it is important to know all of the factors that will affect your firm at the time of a claim. One of…
Holiday Safety for Businesses The holidays usually bring several things to a small business – more foot traffic, celebratory decorations and additional staff to help with boosted sales. However, with…
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