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Professional Liability Insurance: 2022 Trends

The AIA Trust together with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the National Society for Professional Engineers (NSPE) work annually to conduct an insurance carrier review and interview of professional liability trends and risk management issues.  Following is a summary of highlights for 2022 in addition to complimentary useful resources made available to…

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Meet the 2023 AIA Trust Chair

Glenn Birx, FAIA, is the 2023 AIA Trust Chair. Glenn is a Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of Ayers Saint Gross in Baltimore, MD, and was Chief Operating Officer for twenty years where he led the technical and management side of the firm, overseeing contracts, quality control, construction documents, and administration.

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Issues of Jobsite Safety: Do you know?

Jobsite safety is more than just an issue for the general contractor and OSHA can impose safety obligations on all “employers” whose employees are present on the jobsite.  Read on to learn some things that you may not have considered from the expert legal professionals at LegaLine:

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Professional liability: Sharing risks with humans, not technology

Professional liability underwriters and risk managers are often asked how risk and professional liability changes for design firms using advanced digital technologies (such as generative design, DfMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly), VR/AR, BIM, Digital Twins, etc.). The simplest answer is that humans manage all technologies and the liability question and associated risks stop right…

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The Effect of Economic Conditions on Insurance Rates

In today’s environment, when material prices are unpredictable, inflation is rising, claims are increasing, and disputes take much longer to resolve, that prediction of the cost of future claims becomes more uncertain. Learn how construction-related professional service firms may face certain future exposures, and how insurers must anticipate and prepare for losses from those exposures.

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Copyright: Do you know?

Few put copyright at the top of their list of must-haves in contract negotiations. Fewer register documents for copyright protection. Copyright protections under current law exist for you and LegaLine explains more:

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Financial planning for women architects

Saving for retirement is important for all architects.  This article focuses specifically on unique considerations for women in the profession and pairs with a podcast that can earn listeners 1 learning unit credit in addition to financial advice to keep in mind.

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Webinars & Podcasts: Learn and earn!

Webinars & Podcasts: Learn and earn! We know time is precious and schedules are busy.  This is why the AIA Trust works to develop content specifically geared towards information you need.  We also ensure that, when possible, they earn you continuing education credits.

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