Certifications are frequently requested by Clients wherein the Client seeks statements from the Consultant regarding the quality or reliability of the services provided. Claims resulting from the use of the words such as assure, insure, warranty, guarantee, or...
Why is Documentation of Site Photography Critical?
Site photography documents the condition of the site before, during, and after construction and provides useful information to those involved in the design process. Insufficient documentation of site photography can greatly reduce its value. Many Consultants find a...
How Can Creating a Culture of Professional Liability Awareness be Beneficial?
Creating a culture of professional liability issues awareness After the contract has been signed and Notice to Proceed (NTP) received, most Consultants give little thought to professional liability issues until there is a claim. Then they think about those issues a...
What is meant by “indemnification”?
General Terms and Conditions, frequently referred to as “Boilerplate,” defines how the Client and Consultant will relate to each other in a business relationship without regard to a specific project. The following is a critical “Boilerplate” item that if not clearly...
How can Professional Liability be Limited?
General Terms and Conditions, frequently referred to as “Boilerplate,” defines how the Client and Consultant will relate to each other in a business relationship without regard to a specific project. The following is a critical “Boilerplate” item that if not clearly...
What is Meant by the Contract Term “Standard of Care?”
General Terms and Conditions, frequently referred to as “Boilerplate,” defines how the Client and Consultant will relate to each other in a business relationship without regard to a specific project. The following is a critical “Boilerplate” item that if not clearly...