By Mark Jackson We typically see contract negotiations focus on legal protections such as indemnification, waivers and releases. While these are important aspects of a contract, they may actually be secondary to something that should come far more naturally to design...
By Travelers Insurance As a design professional, most projects you work on contain significant risks. One way to reduce these risks is to have a constructability review performed in order to increase the likelihood that your project is successful and minimize the...
By Erin Johnson, JCJ Insurance Successful construction projects consist of multiple design firms working towards a common goal. Some projects, your role may be the Prime Consultant, and on other projects you may be the Subconsultant. No matter your role, the success...
By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance Communication is essential to every part of a project. Good communication can help ensure a project’s success, while poor communication can lead to disputes and claims. Documentation is the narrative of the project that forms the legal...
by Mark Jackson Your firm has been selected for a new project. Congratulations! The Owner wants you to start as soon as possible. Your team is excited to start working on the design. But what about the contract? It is not uncommon for design firms to begin schematic...
By Erin Johnson, JCJ Insurance Agency Whether your firm owns vehicles or not, chances are you have employees who use their personal vehicles for business purposes. Most design firms are aware that they need proper coverage for automobiles they own but are less clear...
