When you are looking to pick up the right contractor for your Design/Build team, the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) suggests that it should be a firm that you already know and with which you have done prior business. The report, Strategies for Managing Risk on Design/Build Teams, can guide you in developing an…
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Designing for Hedonism: Guide to Brewery Design
The production and retail sale of alcohol has a long history in the United States, interrupted only by Prohibition in the 20th century. Because of this, those who provide services to the alcohol industry have historical data to assess the risks and benefits of engaging in this industry. However, there continues to be change in…
Read MoreDisability, Accessibility & Liability: What an Architect Should Know
All architects understand the importance of accessibility, but this AIA Trust report about disability, accessibility & liability is a helpful resource whether you are starting your first public building design, completing documents on your first multi-family residential project, or–heaven forbid–you have been named in a lawsuit and want to help your attorney get up to…
Read MoreInsurance Checklist
Be sure you have the coverage you need to run your firm successfully. Review this checklist to consider vital insurance coverage and other important products needed to help make you & your new firm successful.
Read MoreManaging Professional Exposures as a Small Project Practitioner
This 60-minute webinar on Managing Professional Exposures as a Small Project Practitioner presented by Frank Musica, Assoc. AIA, Esq. of Victor is aimed at educating members about identifying and managing the professional risks faced by small firms. After listening to the entire webinar and reviewing the handout, you may email your name and member number with your…
Read MoreGet Ahead of Cyber Risk Webinar
Learn how to avoid the professional and business liability implications of this increasing digital threat. It’s important for architecture firms of all sizes to take steps now to address the risks, minimize any possible data breach that occurs–and manage it if it does. Former Victor US Senior Vice President and Professional Liability Leader, Jill Tellez,…
Read MoreBlockchain 101
Understanding blockchain technology and potential use cases and applications that could impact architects is the topic that Yvonne Castillo Esq, Vice President & Director of Risk Management for Victor and Adam Wilbrecht, AIA, Principal and Chief Knowledge Officer with Cuningham Architects in Minneapolis recently discussed in this webinar. The webinar included an overview of the…
Read MoreDesign Firms Serving as Code Examiners
For a number of reasons, including budgetary cutbacks, lack of skilled workers, and staffing demands caused by disasters or emergencies, local building code entities sometimes seek to transfer their administrative responsibilities. These responsibilities may include transferring the certification of design compliance with codes or construction compliance with design and regulatory requirements to the design firms…
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Videoconferencing Can Raise Professional Liability Exposures
Design firms have changed their practice management procedures because of pandemic-related restrictions placed on office settings, travel, and in-person meetings with clients, government offices, contractors, and others involved in putting a capital asset in place. Video conferencing through various productivity tools has become part of the new normal for internal and project communications. But there…
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