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The "Credit Cases" - A Design Professional Taking Credit for the Work of Another Design Professional
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Taking credit of the work of another architect, engineer, landscape architect, or interior designer is probably one of the most offensive act against a fellow design professional. Read my full article in the July Issue...
Betterment - What is Better About It?
Monday, June 14, 2021
In the June Issue of Building Blocks, the fairness of this contract clause is reviewed.
Waiver of Consequential Damages: Why it is so Important to Architects & Engineers
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
CONTRA PROFERENTEM, RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR & FORCE MAJEURE DOCTRINES (Latin for: “Against the Offeror,” “Let the Master Answer” & “Superior)
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Latin contractual terms occur in design professional agreements, so it's best to have an understanding of them. Read the April 2021 Building Blocks for more info.
Fast-Track Scheduling is Not a Project Delivery Method
Monday, March 15, 2021
Fast-Track Scheduling is not working overtime to meet a deadline in order to issue drawings and specifications for contractors to bid for a project. It is a scheduling technique. The March issue of Building Blocks...
Building Commissioning, Smart Buildings & Green Design
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Building commission, a professional service for larger new or renovation projects, assists building owners in determining if their mechanical systems are operating as intended and in conformance with mandated...
HAZMATS in Renovation Projects - Risk Management Concerns
Monday, January 18, 2021
Hazardous materials are always a concern, so this month we focus on HAZMATS in Renovation Projects.
WHICH IS THE BETTER CHOICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION OPTIONS FOR A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CONTROVERSY—LITIGATION, ARBITRATION OR MEDIATION?
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
There are different schools of thought regarding the choice of dispute resolution of a design and construction industry claim. The following overview is a general comparison of litigation, arbitration and mediation....
WHAT AN ARCHITECT & ITS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EACH OTHER’S ETHICS
Thursday, November 12, 2020
In DesignPro Insurance Group’s November 2019 Building Block article, we discussed a design firm’s culture and ethical practices. A year later, in this November 2020 Building Block article, we are discussing individual...
Architect's or Engineer's Certificate & Consent
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
It is common for architects’ and engineers’ privately funded clients (the Owner) to secure financing from a lender. For the loan closing, which usually occurs around the time of substantial completion of the project,...