The Claims-Free Architect: How Divided Supervision Led to a Costly Stonework Redo
New to The Claims-Free Architect? Or maybe you’re eager to revisit the origins of our celebrated series? Our classic Season 1 episodes are the perfect place to begin. We’ll be re-releasing four episodes from Season 1 every Monday until Season 4 begins on September 8, 2025
Discover the foundation of our podcast—the timeless claims stories and lessons that set the stage for all that followed. The podcast offers:
- Essential insights for architects of every experience level
- Stories drawn from the heart of Pro-Demnity’s claims files
- A lively mix of cautionary tales and uplifting victories
- Early moments that shaped the podcast’s unique style and tone
Whether you’re bingeing from episode one or cherry-picking topics that speak to your current challenges, Season 1 remains a rich resource for professional growth and inspiration.
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This “classic” episode from our first season has been re-edited for the benefit of our newest listeners, as a way to keep these evergreen lessons alive, We hope you enjoy listening to this story as much as we do presenting it to you.
Story Arc: In a historic restoration where three architects, an engineer, and a manager bombard a mason with conflicting orders, shoddy stonework triggers a costly redo. Can architects be liable for this mess when everyone’s calling the shots? Uncover why too many cooks spoil the project, how documented orders save you, and why clear roles are your lifeline.
Welcome to The Claims-Free Architect, the podcast that helps architects sidestep insurance claims, learning crucial lessons from our 6000+ past insurance claims.
Rebranded from Architects Claims Stories, this podcast is brimming with new situations, predicaments and projects that architects find themselves in and need to extricate themselves from.
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