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 Mark Jackson and Erin Johnson, JCJ Insurance Agency The tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower in 2019 prompted Florida lawmakers to create a mandatory inspection bill aimed at preventing future catastrophes and unnecessary loss of life. In May 2022, the Florida...
By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance Agency It is extremely important to know the risks involved in the agreements you sign. Oftentimes during contract negotiations, design firms are determining their level of comfort with the risk verses rewards for that specific project....
By Erin Kelley, JCJ Insurance The ACEC Research Institute recently released a new study, Design Build State of Practice: Recommendations for Agencies and Industry on Effective Project Delivery, in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder. With input from...
By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance Under Florida law, individual design professionals can be personally liable for negligence claims even if they did not sign the professional services contract with the client. Nine years ago, the State of Florida passed legislation that...
