Finding coverage for a new entity can be tricky, even when the business owners are professionals with a proven track record. With that in mind, RLI created their Emerging Design Professionals (EDP) program. The program is tailored for new design firms and...
One of our clients, Weihe Engineers, recently wrote an article on how drones are changing the surveying and site selection side of the design business. We thought you’d find it interesting. The original can be found on their website. At Weihe Engineers, we’re...
The use of drones to map locations, sites and track progress of jobs is increasing. Here’s an article from last fall about an engineering firm’s use of drones. Some things to keep in mind with drones: 1.) There are size limits – above which drones...
In 1985, after five years prosecuting criminals as an assistant US attorney, I became deputy general counsel of The American Institute of Architects. On my very first day, I was introduced to civil law. In his gravelly voice, the general counsel explained to me that...
Contractual limitations of liability are an important risk tool for design professionals today. These contractual provisions can operate as a way to control and mitigate losses in the event of a malpractice tort claim or in the event of a claim of some breach of...
