Topic: Professional liability

Go-, No-Go Checklist

The investigation of the client and project, as well as the client education, should lead to a rational and strategic “yes/no” decision whether to proceed with a project—this checklist may help you to make the right decision.

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BIM Execution Checklist

To help manage your risks with BIM,  follow this checklist as the project develops. Checklist should be  revised based on project requirements.

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Claims Defense from the Attorney’s Perspective

By Gregory N. Ziegler, Esq. When a claim is made, counsel is retained by the professional liability insurance carrier to defend the claim. Defense counsel is experienced in defending design professionals and will work on behalf of the architect. Resolving a complaint requires a collaborative effort between the architect and attorney. The attorney’s role is…

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Claims Management by the Architect

By Greg N. Ziegler, Esq. and James B. Atkins, FAIA A liability claim made against an architect on a project typically begins with a written notice of claim and demand for payment and can escalate to a lawsuit. All claims have the potential of ending up in court if alternative dispute resolution methods are not…

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An Architect’s Guide to Buying Cyber Liability Coverage

Cyber Liability has become a hot topic due to high profile cyberattacks. Increasing awareness has fueled demand for cyber liability insurance and the number of insurance carriers writing coverage has increased. Since there is no standardized policy form, comparing the policy forms to identify key coverage differences is important for the architect to make an…

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