Category Archives: Design Professional Liability
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 »
Design Team Roles And Responsibilities In Florida Construction Projects
Unless you are involved with construction on a design-build delivery process, you will be working with design professionals at various stages throughout the lifecycle of the project. Your team may include different individuals licensed through Florida’s statutes on architecture, interior design, and landscaping, each of whom brings their professional skills in taking the construction… Read More »
How Design Professional Liability Works In Florida
Every Florida construction project starts with a design, and it is the design professional’s job to make the owner and/or developer’s vision become a reality. However, these individuals are also responsible for delivering services in accordance with the appropriate standard of care for their discipline. When architects, engineers, and related professionals prepare construction documents,… Read More »
