Liability When Not Prime on the Project Does my firm have liability if we are not the prime on a project? This question is asked quite often and the answer is yes. Just because your firm is not the prime…
Liability When Not Prime on the Project Does my firm have liability if we are not the prime on a project? This question is asked quite often and the answer is yes. Just because your firm is not the prime…
Keeping Workers Compensation Claims Down Extreme winter weather and temperatures have been impacting most of the United States. In these conditions, fostering safe working conditions can be a challenge. To keep work comp claims down, follow these tips from OSHA…
Important Clauses to Pay Close Attention To in the Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Policy Yes it can be a lengthy policy to review but when renewing your policy or comparing policies here are a few key areas to review…
Architecture Scholarships (taken from the architectsfoundation.org website) You’ve got big plans for your future. A scholarship from the Architects Foundation can help you reach them. Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships to high school students;…
Blockchain and the Design Professional What is Blockchain? The blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not just financial transactions but virtually everything of value. Per Victor O. Schinnerer: The design…
A-E Contract – Know It! It is important to not only negotiate contracts with your client but equally as imperative to know your contract throughout the project. Many times the person negotiating the contract may not be the same person…
Growing Marijuana Industry Can Affect Design Professionals Victor O. Schinnerer, leading company in Design Professionals Liability risk management practices, provided their insight into the conflicting laws between federal and state governments which may affect the construction and design industry including…
Key Points on the Architects/Engineers Professional Liability Application The Professional Liability application can be tedious at times but it is how an insurance company determines your premium on Professional Liability. So the more accurate and detailed the information provided the…
When you think of what your home is worth, you tend to think of either what you paid for it, or the price you can sell it for on the open market. This may be affected by factors beyond the…
Are contracts important for architects and engineers? Many times it may seem like just because the project is small you don’t need a contract. Or my firm works for this client on a regular basis and we trust them. Or…