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From our blog, a look at contractual limitations of liability.

Contractual Limitations of Liability: The Evolution of a Risk Tool - PDI Contractual limitations of liability are an important risk tool for design professionals today. These contractual provisions can operate as a way to control and mitigate losses in the event of a malpractice tort claim or in the event of a claim of some breach of contract. These provisions began to b...

If your firm offers professional advice or holds itself out as an expert, you can be sued for errors and omissions, regardless of whether your profession has formal published standards.

PDI's Misc E&O program was built for exactly that exposure.

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As hurricane season gets underway, the AIA is urging governors to close a federal emergency planning gap and calling on architects trained in disaster assistance to take a more active role in protecting communities.

Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action As hurricane season begins, policymakers have both the responsibility and the opportunity to engage architects trained in disaster assistance

Project insurance vs owner's protective policies. We can help you find the right balance.

Project Insurance & Owners Protective Insurance: What’s the difference? - PDI The differences between project insurance and owners protective insurance. From PDI - the Design Insurance Professionals.

A structural engineer and a geotechnical engineer don't carry the same liability risks. PDI has spent three decades specializing in E&O coverage across every engineering discipline, so your coverage fits your actual exposure.
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The dangers of using "standard" contracts for design professionals. From our blog:

Design Professionals and the Give and Take of "Standard Contracts” - PDI The problem with using "standard" language in a design contract. From PDI, the Design Insurance Professionals.

One broker. One package. Everything your A&E firm needs, from property and business income to employee dishonesty and contract penalty coverage, built specifically for design professionals.

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After 144 years of construction, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona is finally nearing completion in 2026 — the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. Not a bad week to appreciate what the profession can accomplish.

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11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2026 | CNN Long-awaited museums, record-breaking skyscrapers and a soaring Catholic basilica — these architecture projects are worth a closer look.

Contract language that requires "the highest standard of care" or "error-free" design documents can expose architects and engineers to liability their E&O policy won't cover. The American Society of Civil Engineers breaks down the legal risks and what design professionals should watch for before signing.

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The design professional’s standard of care: Legal foundations, contractual risks, and evolving protections While owners often assume that design professionals guarantee flawless projects, the law recognizes that design is an iterative, judgment-based process subject to uncertainty.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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