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General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable

BD+C

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility. The "unbuildable" hill.

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. The growing number of cyber risks may feel daunting, but there are several ways to protect your business from these cybercrimes.

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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Construction Specifier

Today’s design trends drive those same architects to source a wide array of applied architectural features that are mounted to the building structure. A failing anchor is laden with potential liability for risks to property and personal injury. This includes cantilevered elements that are fully exposed to the elements.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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California Imposes Additional Liability on Architects

Construction Lawyer

The defendant architects provided architectural and engineering services for The Beacon residential condominiums, a collection of 595 condominium units and associated common areas located in San Francisco. Given that condominiums are extremely litigious, such projects carry a very high risk for the design team. . Not completely.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.