Quick Risk Review - AIA Trust

As a risk management resource for AIA Members, the AIA Trust develops risk reports on topics of critical and evolving risks for architects. If you don’t have time to read the risk reports, new synopses give you the important facts. Check them out now—so you stay out in front of critical risks.

Some of these risks you may be aware of—and some may never have crossed your mind. Some of these risks you may be aware of—and some may never have crossed your mind—like the risks inherent in dealing with the ADA, BIM, contractor terminations, design/build teams, electronic data, ownership transition, and payment issues—to name only some of them. Either way, it’s important to recognize them so you can at best avoid them and at the least, manage them effectively.

Read the synopses—and consult the risk reports for more details as needed.

You may also be interested in:

For small-business owners, the importance of employee benefits is a significant factor when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. The majority of workers prefer attractive types of employee benefits—like insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan—more than pay raises. Whether you’re competing for talent or keeping the high performers you already have, small-business…

Introduction In recent years, the design industry has experienced a significant disparity in experience levels among the workforce in the field of construction contract administration (CCA) services. With a visible gap between junior staff (1-5 years of experience) and senior staff (10+ years of experience), many firms are finding themselves in a conundrum, compelling less-experienced…