The Claims-Free Architect: Why an Architect’s Implicit Trust in a Builder-Developer Led to a Legal Nightmare

Story Arc: In a condo project where a brash developer cuts corners and ignores warnings, code violations force residents to evacuate their new homes. Can an architect be liable for these flaws when only hired to sign-off on lenders’ certificates? Discover how signing lenders’ certificates carries risks, why documenting deficiencies is your armour, and how to stand firm against rogue developers.

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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.

Did you know? The Claims-Free Architect podcast is recognized among the best podcasts for Canadian architects!

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