Are You Talking to Me? Stay-at-Home Orders and Engineering Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Claims onRead moreThe governors of a majority of states across the country have issued stay-at-home, or shelter-in-place, orders in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, instructing everyone to remain in their homes.
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Claims Retrospective: A Clear Understanding of the Division of Labor Is Critical to Reducing an Engineer’s Liability on Large Projects
In Engineers onRead moreWe have seen several claims against engineers who work on shop drawings for a specific contractor on large projects.
10 Common Sense Ways to Avoid Being Sued
In Liability onRead moreFor a design professional, a lawsuit or a grievance is a professional hazard. Yet a few simple precautions can minimize that hazard.
Design Professional Negligence? Only an Expert Can Tell
In Claims onRead moreA design professional who has been sued may naturally be concerned about a jury of laypersons sitting in judgment over his or her work, especially when the work was part of a complex, multi-faceted project that may have turned out poorly for a number of reasons, none of which involved the design professional's work.
Claims Retrospective: Construction Observation Services Claims Are Often Avoidable
Read moreWhile many engineers believe that conducting construction observation services can reduce liability, some disagree.
Always Consult Local Counsel Before Settling a Claim
In Claims onRead moreEngineers are often brought into lawsuits by contractors and other design professionals who have been sued by the owner of the subject property or someone who has been injured on the subject property.
Claims Retrospective: Even Providing Limited Professional Engineering Services Can Be Risky
In Claims onRead moreWe have noticed an increase in claims involving large-scale condominium complex construction projects, particularly in areas of the country that experience inclement weather or natural disasters, such as prolonged sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
Construction Delay: 10 Things Design Professionals Need to Consider
In Construction onRead moreArticle provided courtesy of Gary Prather, founder and president of Architects and Engineers Dispute Resolution Group.
Thoughts on Managing Site Visits
In Construction onRead moreConstruction phase services are an important element of any design contract involving construction. Design documents cannot be effectively implemented in a vacuum.
Licensing Notice: Structural Engineering Licenses Required for Certain Projects
In Claims onRead moreDo you have the proper licensure? In some states, a licensed professional engineer (PE) is not able to engage in structural engineering without being a licensed structural engineer (SE).
