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title: Insurance Blog | DESIGNPRO Insurance Group (A Wichert Insurance Agency) in Westerville, Ohio
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# INDUSTRY RESOURCES FOR ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

## from DESIGNPRO Insurance Group

[Building Blocks](/blog)

[Continiuing Ed](/continuing-education)

[Industry Events](/events)

[Videos](/videos)

## Building Blocks: DESIGNPRO Insurance Group Blog

Building Blocks is our comprehensive resource library designed specifically for architects, engineers, and design professionals navigating today's complex practice environment.

Each article addresses critical aspects of professional practice—from contract negotiation and risk management to client relationships and project delivery—providing actionable insights that help protect your practice while enhancing your professional success.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to stay current with industry best practices or an emerging professional building your knowledge foundation, these posts offer practical guidance on the business and legal considerations that impact every design project.

Written by our Risk Manager, Eric Pempus Esq. FAIA, NCARB, each article draws from extensive experience in both legal practice and architectural profession to address topics ranging from leadership strategies and professional associations to technical documentation and moral rights—all with the real-world challenges of design practice in mind.

[**THE CITICORP OFFICE TOWER: A CASE STUDY OF HEROES, NO VILLAINS** — In the late 1970’s Citicorp began its expansion into global banking, and engaged architect Hugh Stubbins to design its international headquarters. Renowned structural engineer William LeMessurier (pronounced LeMeasure) was engaged by Stubbins to provide the structural design for a 55 story tower in… — Mar 1, 2022](/blog/2022/the-citicorp-office-tower-a-case-study-of-heroes-no-villains)

[**DESIGN PROFESSIONALS’ CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS** — Three “Rules of Thumb” regarding conflicts of interest for design professionals. — Engineers and architects (E/As) cannot have two clients on the same project. — E/As “should avoid even the appearance of impropriety” in their actions and practices. (This is a universal conflict interest and ethical… — Feb 1, 2022](/blog/2022/design-professionals-conflicts-of-interests)

[**FIDUCIARY DUTY (OIL) & DESIGN PROFESSIONALS (WATER) DON’T MIX** — Architects and Engineers (A/Es) have a paramount duty to protect the health, safety and welfare (HSW) of the public and others who use the built environment, which is the fruit of the design professionals’ efforts. This duty is found in A/E licensing laws in the state codes of conduct, and all… — Jan 1, 2022](/blog/2022/fiduciary-duty-oil-design-professionals-water-dont-mix)

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