Architects professional indemnity insurance for basement projects: what you need to know

April 21, 2022April 11, 2022

Basements are often an important space in a property for architects. Basements can be used for a variety of purposes, including as a living space, a workshop, cinema, gym, storage, and a whole host of others. They make use of the existing or extended footprint of a building or its immediate surroundings without affecting the …

What you need to know about Architects Professional Indemnity insurance

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Architects: What You Need to Know

April 21, 2022March 30, 2022

If you are an architect, then you know that your work is important. It’s crucial that you have the right insurance in case something goes wrong and a client sues you. In this blog post, we will discuss professional indemnity insurance for architects and what you need to know about it. We’ll cover topics such …

The Importance Of A Written Design Brief For Architects

August 16, 2022March 27, 2019

We discuss why Architects should always prepare a written design brief for their projects and what can happen if this is overlooked. Table of Contents A recent Technology and Construction Court decision has highlighted the risk for architects (and their professional indemnity insurers) of failing to agree a design brief with their client in writing. …

Architects And Professional Indemnity Insurance

April 21, 2022May 24, 2018

The most lavish and inspiring designs might wow the watching world, but even the most famous architects can have claims made against them. Professional indemnity can help.

Princeton Regional School District Sues Architects For Breach Of Contract

April 21, 2022March 19, 2011

The Princeton Regional School District, an organisation set up to serve students in the US state of New Jersey, is reportedly suing an architectural firm over a high school building constructed in 2003. This latest lawsuit comes just two months after the District paid out around $4.6 million to settle a legal dispute with the …

Architect Sued For Professional Negligence Over Planning Permission Breach

April 21, 2022August 24, 2010

An architect is being sued for more than £600,000 after his designs for a new development failed to match up with planning permission requirements. Construction company Kob Construction is suing architect William Macleod for professional negligence and breach of contract over plans for a new six-storey block of two-bedroomed flats in Uxbridge. The firm claims …

Why architects need professional indemnity insurance

April 21, 2022June 20, 2010

These days, nearly every profession runs the risk of being sued by a disgruntled employee or a dissatisfied client or business associate. This is why there are so many different kinds of insurance policy available to cover the specific needs and legal risks of each line of work. An illustrative example of this is professional …

Instant Professional Indemnity insurance for domestic and residential architects

April 21, 2022December 17, 2009

We’d like to let you know about our professional indemnity insurance facility for architects involved with residential or domestic properties. We know that not all architects are involved in large commercial projects and as such are able to offer an excellent facility for those architects who work on domestic and residential projects. The facility allows …