Do You Have a Quality Control Manual?

More and more owners, developers and governmental agencies are contractually requiring that design professionals have in place a quality control manual and/or quality control procedures. If you are one of the many firms that do not have a manual or policies in place...

Green Buildings and Risk

Tim Corbett There is obviously a movement and increased interest in green building design and construction. However, along with that movement comes increased risk and liability for design professionals. Green building design takes the approach to incorporate building...

Green Building Performance Measured by the GSA.

Despite efforts by Congress to restrict the construction and renovation of federal buildings, the General Services Administration (GSA), through its Public Building Service, has been moving forward on reducing long-term energy and water usage, minimizing maintenance...

Internal Risk Management

Drew Seaman and Tom Waggoner Whether you like it or not, the practice of Architecture or Professional Engineering is a business. Profit is the goal. Unfortunately, in the current business environment the Architect or Professional Engineer is confronted with increasing...