Risk Drivers: View sample information from our extensive research and presentation. Learn the top causes of liability insurance claims in the A/E industry and recent trends in risk exposure.
Owner Contracts: New trends are sparking concern as owners shift additional risk to design professionals through clauses that allow for the recovery of consequential damages and overbroad indemnification agreements. Which provisions you can accept, and which are dealbreakers?
Write-Offs: Looking for a simple way to improve your firm's financial profitability? Systematically reduce your write-offs and you'll boost your bottom line. In this article, we analyze the most common write-off causes—from rework to unbilled work—and show you how to address them.
Trends
Public Contracts: Research from our Claims Department points to a rise in onerous public contracts. No matter what a public agency claims, nearly every contract is negotiable. Here are some clauses to watch out for.
Contract Trends: New cases may have far-reaching implications for contract law in California and beyond. Learn more about your defense and indemnity obligations.
Limitation of Liability: Your Limitation of Liability clause can face tough scrutiny in today's courtrooms. Learn how a recent Georgia Supreme Court case could impact your contracts—and how our
Contract Guide can help you avoid pitfalls.
Tips
Sustainability and Green Design: As the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) releases its new LEED requirements, there are some new risks to watch out for.
Bridge Inspection and Design: The collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis reawakened public interest in bridge design, inspection, engineering and safety demands. We analyze the liability risks.
Building Information Modeling: BIM can streamline construction, enhance communication and reduce change orders. Here are several measures that can aid your transition to BIM.
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