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Responding to Requests for Project Design & Construction Industry Proposals (RFPs)

In design professions and construction, owners solicit proposals for their projects from industry firms that they believe are qualified to do the work. This risk management article focuses on how to respond to requests...

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Negotiating a Project Owner/Design Professional or Construction Agreements & Contracts

Instead of listing the terms and conditions that are frequently contested in agreements, this risk management article focuses on the art of negotiating an agreement. There are numerous resources for negotiating...

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Good Public Relations for Design Firms is Good Risk Management

Successful public relations raises a design firm’s profile and reinforces its brand and market positioning, whether the firm is small, medium or large. This also applies whether the firm is newly established or has a...

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Leadership is a Form of Risk Management in the Design Professions

Managing risks in the design professions requires effective leadership in the practice of architecture and engineering. Leadership in the practice can be defined as the ability to combine expertise, experience and...

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Benefits of Participating in Professional Associations

Participating in professional associations can help architects and engineers (A/Es) enrich their careers and simultaneously contribute to the advancement of their professions. IT’S A PERSONAL CHOICE The decision about...

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Right of Entry for a Project Site

In the design professions and construction industry, the right of entry is necessary for project success, as it allows designers, construction teams, contractors, and other authorized personnel to access the site for...

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