Originally published July 7, 2021. Last updated September 30, 2025. Managing risk as an architect is key in today’s litigious environment. Problems with a project are not uncommon and can result in significant economic losses for which the architect is often blamed. Lawsuits that follow can take years to resolve, even when the architect is [...]
Despite being in the industry for years, many architects and engineers are still surprised at the complexity of the litigation process. In this article, we take a look at the anatomy of an AEC lawsuit, including the party roles, causes of action, stages and timelines of a typical legal claim, plus what to do to [...]
A few percentage points of added costs can greatly throw off estimates and valuations. While over-budget projects are always a possibility for professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, it’s a risk that is heightened today in the current economic and geopolitical climate. Client expectations in the industry are always high, no matter [...]
The professional world can be a minefield for a skilled profession like architecture. That’s because when a project encounters a problem, there’s often a significant economic loss. Impacted stakeholders may consider legal action over revenue lost due to a delay, unforeseen costs incurred due to budgeting errors or construction mistakes, and even payments made as [...]
A design project can involve a number of professionals, making it difficult to predict when and where a problem might occur. But when it does, a costly and time-consuming lawsuit is likely to follow. Professional liability insurance is available to help protect against this risk. Professional liability insurance is an important risk management tool for [...]
Every day, architects, engineers, contractors and other design professionals like you risk being sued for the work you do on a project if something goes wrong. Even if your work is perfect, there's still a risk you could be drawn into a lawsuit without the right professional liability insurance protection. Professional liability insurance for architects [...]