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title: Insurance Blog | DESIGNPRO Insurance Group (A Wichert Insurance Agency) in Westerville, Ohio
description: Read the DESIGNPRO Insurance Group blog for local, interesting and up-to-date insurance news.
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# INDUSTRY RESOURCES FOR ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

## from DESIGNPRO Insurance Group

[Building Blocks](/blog)

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## 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.

[**HAZMATS IN RENOVATION PROJECTS – RISK MANAGEMENT CONCERNS** — Especially in renovation projects, it is certainly possible that an architect or engineer may encounter hazardous materials (HAZMATS) at the site. What are the risk management considerations? First, let’s determine what the concerns are with certain common HAZMATS. — The big three—typical… — Jan 1, 2021](/blog/2021/hazmats-in-renovation-projects-risk-management-concerns)

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