Risk Education Programs
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Loss Prevention Education
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Risk Education for Schools of Architecture
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Formalized Risk Education Curriculum
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Featured Claim Case Studies
Client Demands
Many architects will tell you that some of their greatest professional rewards come from their relationships with their clients, working as a team toward a common goal. But occasionally, these relationships break down, and what starts out as professional affection deteriorates into outright animosity. It’s a fine idea to make friends of clients, and even clients of friends, but remember: business and friendship can sometimes make poor allies.
Unchecked Qualifications
“Trust but verify” is a diplomatic term that applies just as well to architectural practice. Give your team members enough space to exercise their own skills, but always maintain a discreet watchful eye. Lack of professional oversight contributes to several problems, and those problems lead to claims.
A Claim in Four Figures
We’re introducing a new series that aims to provide a crisp, clear and numbers-driven claim situation. Kicking off the Claim in Four Figures series, is “The Square Footage Error.”
Poor Site Planning
In architectural practice, boundaries are critical. There are physical boundaries, professional boundaries and, what might best be called aspirational boundaries. In this episode, boundaries are badly defined, ignored, stretched and transgressed. Abysmal record keeping only makes matters worse.
Inaccurate Certificates
Under the various pressures of contract administration, architects can sometimes exercise too little care when issuing certificates. Inaccurate, false or misleading certificates are potential sources of claims.
Season 1 of Architects’ Claims Stories
Season one is packaged up to include 4 full episodes and one bonus episode from Season 2.
Each episode includes lessons learned and offers tips to help architects be more risk-aware in your practice.
Upcoming Events
2023 Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. This event is virtual and by invitation only.