Indemnity Clause by Kent Holland for Design Professionals The following is a transcript of Kent Holland discussing Indemnification clauses. J. Kent Holland, J.D. is a construction lawyer located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, (formerly with Wickwire Gavin, P.C.) He represents design professionals,…
Address change on insurance policies for architects/engineers- While it might seem tedious to update your firm’s address on policies, it is important for several reasons. In a world where most transactions are by email, there are some reasons, depending on…
ae ProNet continues to enrich the lives of many young design professionals with their annual scholarships given to the up and coming minds in the industry. Per Rebecca Rasmussen: My research involves working to utilize the finite…
Contracts for Architects/Engineers Contracts are the beginning of a project and set the tone for how the project will proceed. Contacts are extremely important for design professionals. Not just having the contract but reading and knowing what is in the…
Corporate Veil When you get the dreaded summons in the mail notifying you of a suit with allegations of negligence and defective design and construction on a recent project, you notify your potential liability insurers and believe it will be…
Limits of Liability – are they adequate on my policy? It is difficult to know how much insurance your firm will need when it comes to a claim. There are some ways to determine what may make sense for your…
Theft of equipment continues to be a serious problem for the construction industry. In addition to having a high frequency of theft, the construction industry also experiences very poor equipment recovery rates. No single method or device can eliminate theft….
Good to Know – Architect/Engineers Professional Liability Policy There are many items to review on your firm’s professional liability policy but it’s always good to know a few tips with regards to the policy. Most professional liability policies have a…
THE NEW A/E 2023 PRONET SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Meet Jillian Dlouhy our 2023 ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) Scholarship Recipient. Jillian is seeking her Masters of Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at Omaha. In an interview with a/e…
Claims Reporting on a Professional Liability Policy for Architects/Engineers- If your firm doesn’t receive a verbal or written demand, how do you know if you should report a claim or not. This does not have a cut and dry answer,…