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Court rules disability discrimination law does not apply to websites
Websites are an integral part of the business of providing professional services. Often, architecture firms exhibit graphic creativity and challenge site visitors to spend time exploring and learning...
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Construction material price escalation can result in claims
Once again, economic factors have been pushing up the price of construction materials. In some cases, the increase means the costs of materials are soaring, and that means that construction...
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Designer risks in commodity pricing and supply chain disruptions
As the US emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased demand for construction materials—a demand that will surge if Congress ever passes infrastructure revitalization investment...
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Environmental, social, and governance disclosures for private design firms
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Define communication protocols in your agreements
Clients are increasingly using text messages to provide direction and relay important project information. This can be problematic for design firms that want to document such communications in their...
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NOAA documents increasing high-tide flooding
Design firms have to be aware of the changing climate and variable weather patterns when providing services for new capital assets. Such awareness is especially vital when designing facilities in...
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New ESG baseline for professional services
In May, the Biden Administration issued its Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risk to establish a policy framework for maintaining the integrity of the US financial system as it relates to...
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Be wary of underfunded clients
As the resurgent economy demands more housing, private infrastructure, and other capital assets, a design firm faces the increased possibility that a client might encounter financial troubles. In...
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Be aware of current CDC mask recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending that everyone — including fully vaccinated individuals — wear masks in indoor public settings in all areas with substantial and high...
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Prepare your crisis management plans
In light of the sudden collapse of the condominium building in Surfside, Florida in June of this year, every design firm should think about what they would do in a crisis. While sudden catastrophic...
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Learning from your challenges
Professional service firms should strive for continuous improvement. Firms that systematically review project outcomes and decision-making processes and then make the necessary improvements in...
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Designer risks in commodity pricing and supply chain disruptions
As the US emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased demand for construction materials—a demand that will surge if Congress ever passes infrastructure revitalization investment...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Environmental, social, and governance disclosures for private design firms
Although most design firms are privately owned, they, too, are dramatically impacted by the demand for businesses to address and disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns. Firms...
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Define communication protocols in your agreements
Clients are increasingly using text messages to provide direction and relay important project information. This can be problematic for design firms that want to document such communications in their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NOAA documents increasing high-tide flooding
Design firms have to be aware of the changing climate and variable weather patterns when providing services for new capital assets. Such awareness is especially vital when designing facilities in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New ESG baseline for professional services
In May, the Biden Administration issued its Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risk to establish a policy framework for maintaining the integrity of the US financial system as it relates to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Be wary of underfunded clients
As the resurgent economy demands more housing, private infrastructure, and other capital assets, a design firm faces the increased possibility that a client might encounter financial troubles. In...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Be aware of current CDC mask recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending that everyone — including fully vaccinated individuals — wear masks in indoor public settings in all areas with substantial and high...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prepare your crisis management plans
In light of the sudden collapse of the condominium building in Surfside, Florida in June of this year, every design firm should think about what they would do in a crisis. While sudden catastrophic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Learning from your challenges
Professional service firms should strive for continuous improvement. Firms that systematically review project outcomes and decision-making processes and then make the necessary improvements in...
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