The failure to properly document key decisions during the design and construction process is one of the biggest drivers of non-technical professional liability claims against design and construction firms.
Tim Corbett from SmartRisk, a top-ten risk management consulting firm, presents an A&E On-Demand Webinar covering some of the most common root causes of claims and steps contractors can take to avoid them.
Architects & Engineers Webinar - Importance of Documenting Key Decisions
Some of the topics covered in this webinar include:
Reducing Professional Liability for Design and Construction Firms
Providing design and construction firms with strategies to reduce their risk exposure can help result in fewer claims and saving time and money for everyone involved. Here are a few common practices that can lead to increased risk exposure that are discussed in more detail in the webinar:
As part of our AdmiralPro Delta® Design coverage, we provide all policyholders with free Risk Management and loss Control Support from SmartRisk®, a leading, independent risk performance consultancy for design professionals. The benefits of following SmartRisk recommendations include:
Admiral’s Architects and Engineers Pro Delta® Program is focused on professional liability coverage for design professionals in all disciplines, including geotechnical and structural engineering and construction management.
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