Lowest Bidder Loses
Bid mishandling is a serious allegation. Learn how to preserve the integrity of the system and avoid this accusation.
The Level Made Me Do It.
How reliable is a survey? When a fire hydrant used as a survey benchmark is replaced by a new fixture, and a site is over-excavated as a result, who is responsible, and how does a seemingly minor 20 cm error in site levels lead to a massive $1.2 million lawsuit?
Out of Site. Out of Control.
A retrofit presents special difficulties. In this case, a bid document requiring x-ray vision was unreasonable and unenforceable; a stipulated sum contract proved to be the wrong vehicle for unknowable site conditions; and a failure of mechanical and electrical co-ordination created costly delay and chaos.
The Claims-Free Architect Podcast
For every architect who aspires to be claims-free in practice, this podcast is for you.
Pro-Demnity is reviewing the Final Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Pro-Demnity is planning to offer comprehensive, useful and relevant insights for Ontario architects, stemming from the Inquiry’s findings.
Four Tips to Stay On Track For A Smooth Renewal
These helpful tips will take some of the stress and worry out of renewing your professional liability insurance.
Going to Trial and Winning
Pro-Demnity sets legal precedent and defends the practice of architecture. Sal Knafo shares the highlights of a case where Pro-Demnity fought for the architect all the way to the Ontario Superior Court and won.
Avoiding Personal Injury Claims
Pro-Demnity shares proven risk management strategies to help you avoid personal injury claims against your architectural practice.
Pro-Demnity’s 2024 OAA Conference Materials
Access to key risk education resources for 2024 OAA Conference participants and all architects.
An Overview of a Reliably Protective Year from the Board Chair and President and CEO
Debra Krakow and Bruce Palmer share their thoughts on how being Reliably Protective helps Ontario’s 1,585 architectural practices.