- Unseen defects. Costly surprises. - Ever heard of a claim that turned a construction project into a $4 million legal battle? Steve, a mechanical engineer, found himself in just that situation. His firm was blindsided by hidden defects in a high-rise condo, leading to costly damages and a lawsuit that could have been avoided. Learn how you can help protect yourself from facing the same fate as Steve.
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- Architect’s oversight ignites lawsuit. - A small oversight by an architect turned into a massive $11 million lawsuit after a fire broke out in a high-rise she designed—a stark reminder of the potential risks architects could face when working on residential construction projects. Find out what happened and the risk factors that can help you avoid similar pitfalls.
- Design flaws exposed. - Pierre, a structural engineer, thought he’d nailed the design of a six-story commercial building—until a routine inspection uncovered serious structural issues. As a result, Pierre found himself facing a $1.6 million claim! Get the inside scoop on what went wrong and how proactive problem solving and thorough peer reviews could help you avoid similar costly mistakes when working on commercial construction projects.
- Explosion exposes liability gap. - Roger, an electrical engineer, faced a $14 million liability after an explosion due to unclear responsibilities which sent shockwaves through his firm and the industry. Learn how a simple oversight during a construction project exposed a massive liability risk and what you can do to avoid falling into the same trap Roger faced.
- Backup breakdown. - A small engineering firm was hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in a critical data loss of over $270,000! Find out how this happened!
- Ambiguity. Why clarity counts in written contracts. -An engineer’s simple oversight led to a disaster—a structural collapse. A significant contributor to this loss was the fact the written contract had never been finalized between him and his client. Discover how written contracts can clarify a design professional's responsibilities but also empower them to better manage their obligations when working on construction projects.
- The importance of compliance inspections. - Meet Stephanie, an engineer who learned the hard way about the importance of compliance inspections. After modernizing a multi-residential complex, a fire broke out due to some overlooked details! Discover how a simple oversight led to a significant liability.
- The power of keeping records. - We dive into Daniel's story—a structural engineer who faced a lawsuit years after a dome he designed collapsed. Discover how his careful record-keeping and continued purchase of professional liability insurance from Victor after retirement saved the day.
- Supervision matters. Avoiding costly mistakes in construction. - Meet Nick, an engineer who learned the hard way that cutting corners on supervision can lead to costly mistakes. When his role was reduced from full-time to part-time on a construction project, things took a turn for the worse! Discover how client education on the importance of adequate oversight in construction projects can help architects, engineers and design consultants steer clear of a costly lawsuit—just like the one Nick faced.
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