Design professionals take pride in their work, knowing that they have designed something that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also complies with code. When you design a building, part of the design will include safety features. Unfortunately, sometimes design...
All professionals are held to a high standard. They are expected to be able to perform their job duties that are safe an in line with the expectations of the profession. That might sound easy enough, but the truth of the matter is that professionals face malpractice...
With the rising costs of homes across the bay area, home flipping has become a popular way for contractors and others to make a substantial amount of money. There is value in turning an older home into something for today’s more modern clientele, but there can be...
Why do cases settle? It’s usually because the parties to a dispute recognize that there is an uncertainty as to what the ultimate outcome might be in the jury’s verdict or an arbitration award and they also recognize that they will incur substantial costs in taking...
Most sizeable claims against Architects include claims related to the services provided by some Engineering Subconsultants who are under contract to the Architect and presumably have contractual indemnity and duty to defend obligations to the Architect where a claim...
The ongoing health crisis has disrupted just about every industry in our economy. This includes design and construction. In most instances, this impact comes in the form of unexpected delays that can turn out to be costly. Given the expense involved, these delays can...
When a design firm sets out to market its professional services, the information it places on its website may put it at unintentional legal risk. Design professionals and firms have a standard duty of care to prevent property damage or harm to building occupants....
Design professionals in California, whether they are architects, engineers, consultants or land surveyors, are responsible for complying the specifications that were agreed upon in the project, as well as all local and state building codes. Where there have been...
In California and across the nation, people who spend significant sums to have the home of their dreams built will have certain expectations as to how it will turn out. Design professionals, manufacturers, construction companies and contractors should be cognizant of...
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS II The Risk of Paying More than Your Fair Share Let’s start with the basic premise that the purpose of a contract is to allocate risks, rewards and responsibilities in a way that each party finds agreeable for a particular commercial...
