Design Build Done Right for Design Firms

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...

You Need MFA

By Erin Johnson, JCJ Insurance Agency Scenario: You had a great week. Projects are going smoothly, and clients are happy.  You leave Friday afternoon for a relaxing weekend. You try to login on Saturday, but the computer network system is acting weird so you decide it...

Strategic Solutions for Construction Site Visits An A/E Guide

By David A. Ericksen As a result of the pandemic of 2020, construction site activities have changed or even stopped. In reality, “normal” is still a long way off and may never actually be the same again. As design and construction professionals grapple with “shelter...

Coronavirus Pandemic – Need More Toilet Paper?

By Timothy J. Corbett, SmartRisk From Disneyland to the U.S. Supreme Court, from Wall Street to Dodgers Stadium, nearly every facet of American life fell into turmoil with the coronavirus outbreak causing sweeping closures and economic disruption. Restaurants in major...

Is Code Compliance Enough to Meet the Standard of Care?

By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance Agency Design professionals are expected to perform their services consistent with the standard of care for their profession. What is the standard of care? When a negligence claim is made against a design professional, this is a typical...