Category Archives: Design Professional Liability
How to Combine Safety With Design on Your Construction Project
Whether you are building a custom home, cookie-cutter condo community, warehouse, or commercial project, your highest priority should be safety. Serious injuries and fatalities are high in the construction industry. In fact, construction workers are ranked #4 on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list of occupations with the most fatality rates, so you need… Read More »
Design Defects Vs. Workmanship Defects
In an ideal world, all construction projects would go smoothly. Unfortunately, though, defects can occur. These defects can be costly and ruin a project. Construction defects come in two forms: design defects and workmanship defects. Design defects refer to flaws in the design of a building. Designs are usually checked extensively for problems before… Read More »
Challenges of AI in Architectural Design
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a game-changer in many industries in the past few years. Many companies have been relying on ChatGPT and other tools to write articles, automate tasks, and simplify everyday mundane activities. The capabilities of these tools include increased efficiency, innovative design solutions, and the potential to predict future trends in… Read More »
New Florida Law Reduces Statute of Limitation for Design Claims to 7 Years
Homeowners and owners of condos in Florida should be aware of a new law. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature passed a law that reduces the time condo and property owners have to file lawsuits over construction defects, The statute of limitations has been changed from 10 years to seven years. This means that… Read More »
Understanding The Hierarchy Of Architects In Florida Construction
With most Florida construction projects, there are many moving parts and roles taken on by owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, and subcontractors. You might not think about who is leading the efforts as far as architecture requirements, but there is a small army of architects with specific positions and duties. Their efforts are critical… Read More »
Proposed Ban On Noncompete Agreements: Impacts For Florida Design Professionals
US officials generated a passionate response from parties on both sides of the issue after a recent announcement banning noncompete agreements between employers and employees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release in January 2023, stating that the prohibition would increase workers’ earnings, improve competition, and enhance innovation in multiple market sectors…. Read More »
Contractual Protections To Limit Design Professionals’ Liability In Florida
There are numerous reasons that design professionals prefer to work for a firm instead of going out on their own, but avoiding liability for construction defects certainly ranks near the top. Under Florida statute on liability of design professionals, a person who is employed by or acting as agent of a business entity is… Read More »
Elements Of Design Professional Negligence In Florida
In the Florida construction sector, the role of the architect and other design professionals is a surprisingly powerful one. These individuals are in charge of taking the owner’s vision and transitioning it into images and plans, which serve as the foundation for the construction project’s concepts and structures. All work products created by architects… Read More »
Florida Design Professionals: Take Note Of Risky Contract Terms
Florida architects, engineers, and interior designers encounter contracts on a regular basis and, for the most part, the provisions are generally run-of-the-mill. This is not to say the usual terms are not important, but you have probably seen them enough times that you know their function and impact on your interests. However, as construction… Read More »
Overview On Errors & Omissions By Florida Design Professionals
Individually, the words themselves carry a negative connotation; taken together in the context of design professionals on Florida construction projects, “errors and omissions” are both frustrating and expensive. Construction industry statistics indicate that up to 70 percent of the total rework costs on projects are linked to the tasks of architects, engineers, and related… Read More »
