Case Study Library

In The Land of Outstretched Palms, unpaid fees, criminal allegations and political intrigue turn a foreign university project into an international legal challenge. Discover the lessons for architects working abroad.

A low-fee retirement-home commission leads to serious code deficiencies and an $8 million claim. Discover why fees, documentation, insurance and succession planning matter at every stage of practice.

A dream resort project turns into a dispute when the Architect’s fees reach nearly $1.4 million and a previously undisclosed budget comes to light. Discover why clear budgets, active oversight and accurate time records matter.

A truck terminal upgrade turns into a costly disaster when critical coordination and design errors bring operations to a halt. Listen for the lessons learned.

It opened to celebration. It closed in flames. A new community centre burns to the ground, leaving architects facing scrutiny over fire safety and liability.

Discover the costly lessons about contracts, consultant oversight, and why architects should never ignore a design that just doesn’t look right.

Designing in foreign jurisdictions? There are risks (and rewards) anytime you design outside of Ontario. Listen for the lessons learned in this episode.

A couple’s hands-on approach to their build unravels, while professionals stood by, ending in an expensive disaster.

A rushed doctor slips on icy stairs in a parking garage, sparking a major claim and a deep dive into liability, and contributory negligence.