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CONTRA PROFERENTEM, RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR & FORCE MAJEURE DOCTRINES (Latin for: “Against the Offeror,” “Let the Master Answer” & “Superior)
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Latin contractual terms occur in design professional agreements, so it's best to have an understanding of them. Read the April 2021 Building Blocks for more info.
Fast-Track Scheduling is Not a Project Delivery Method
Monday, March 15, 2021
Fast-Track Scheduling is not working overtime to meet a deadline in order to issue drawings and specifications for contractors to bid for a project. It is a scheduling technique. The March issue of Building Blocks...
Building Commissioning, Smart Buildings & Green Design
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Building commission, a professional service for larger new or renovation projects, assists building owners in determining if their mechanical systems are operating as intended and in conformance with mandated...
HAZMATS in Renovation Projects - Risk Management Concerns
Monday, January 18, 2021
Hazardous materials are always a concern, so this month we focus on HAZMATS in Renovation Projects.
WHICH IS THE BETTER CHOICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION OPTIONS FOR A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CONTROVERSY—LITIGATION, ARBITRATION OR MEDIATION?
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
There are different schools of thought regarding the choice of dispute resolution of a design and construction industry claim. The following overview is a general comparison of litigation, arbitration and mediation....
WHAT AN ARCHITECT & ITS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EACH OTHER’S ETHICS
Thursday, November 12, 2020
In DesignPro Insurance Group’s November 2019 Building Block article, we discussed a design firm’s culture and ethical practices. A year later, in this November 2020 Building Block article, we are discussing individual...
Architect's or Engineer's Certificate & Consent
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
It is common for architects’ and engineers’ privately funded clients (the Owner) to secure financing from a lender. For the loan closing, which usually occurs around the time of substantial completion of the project,...
ABANDONED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS—SUSPENSION & TERMINATION OF DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENTS
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
At a project’s inception, seldom do the parties involved envision how matters would be handled if the professional services agreement would be suspended or come to a premature end. Most projects begin in optimism,...
Complying with all laws during design and construction.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Complying with all laws seems like a straightforward concept that you would want to observe. As a design professional, there may be some hidden pitfalls in this statement. Continue reading...
Summary of the Top Ten Risk Management Principles for Design Professionals.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
When it comes to managing risk, GET BACK TO THE BASICS. How does your firm stack up when it comes to the Top 10 Risk Management Principles for Design Professionals? Here's a summary of the Top 10 Risk Management...