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March 8, 2023
Chapter News
AIAPV JOINS IN AIA LOBBY DAY, LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2023
By Emily Lally, AIA, CPHC | Director of Passiv at ZA+D
AIAPV Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP) Class of 2023
The AIA Leadership Summit (formerly AIA Grassroots) was held in Washington, DC, from February 14-17. Emily Lally, member of AIAPV’s EPAP Class of 2023, attended as part of her EPAP leadership development activities. The following article recounts and reflects upon Emily’s experience.
AIAPV’s Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP) annually selects a few outstanding Emerging Professionals for a yearlong mentorship with an AIAPV Fellow, coupled with leadership and career development activities. Nominations for next year’s class will open in May—watch for details in future newsletters, e-blasts, social media posts, and our website.
The Summit began with AIA President Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA speaking about the role of architects as policy advocates and how the power of design can be harnessed to address society’s most pressing challenges from climate change to social justice.
Kevin Holland, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP then discussed the top priorities of AIA:
- Climate Action
- Future Economy
- Equitable Communities
Kevin left us with this thought: “We want to do well while we do good.”
AIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, spoke about implementing change that builds on past progress. As CEO of AIA, she has reduced the priorities list dramatically because “if you’re trying to be all things, you cannot execute and cannot be exceptional.” As a fellow Marylander, she mentioned the state motto “Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine,” which means "Strong Deeds, Gentle Words." She correlated this motto to how we can all approach legislators as partners for progress.
On the second day I participated in AIA Lobby Day where I represented AIA Potomac Valley and AIA Maryland to discuss two bipartisan bills that are important to the profession of architecture: Democracy in Design Act and Resilient AMERICA Act. The Democracy in Design Act protects freedom in design for federal buildings and the Resilient AMERICA Act would increase the amount of pre-disaster mitigation funding available through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. It is critical to be proactive and invest in communities’ infrastructure before disaster strikes. We cannot continue to pay in lives and livelihood, we need all hands on deck. As Kara Kempski stated, “What’s predictable should be preventable.”
AIAPV/PVAF 2023 GOLF OUTING: REGISTRATION IS OPEN − RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Date: Friday, May 5
Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Location:
University of Maryland Golf Course
3800 Golf Course Road
College Park, MD 20742
Tickets: $100 – $250
EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES THROUGH MARCH 31
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7:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
12:30 PM Lunch Buffet, Prizes, Raffle and Networking
We are resuming our annual golf outing and invite you to join us on May 5! AIA Potomac Valley (AIAPV) and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation (PVAF) will hold our first post-pandemic golf event at the beautiful University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park.
This event is our primary fundraiser to support PVAF’s scholarships for architecture education and AIAPV’s Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP). Thanks to the generosity of Platinum Sponsors Ernest Maier, Leuterio Thomas and Heidelberg Materials, 100% of your registration fees will go directly to these initiatives. Additional Sponsors are welcome, and your contributions will help us meet our fundraising goal!
Come out to support a great cause and enjoy a day of fun and networking with others in the Metro design and construction industry!
GOLF EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED. If you prefer not to golf, just come out and have fun on the course and participate by registering with the “Lunch Only” option. This allows you to be a spectator, cheer and jeer for the golfers on the course, and then join us for the lunch, raffle, fun competitions and post-raffle networking. BRING CASH for the raffle and competitions!
Alma Mater Inaugural Putt-Off
Join us for our inaugural putting competition to determine bragging rights for the world’s best architectural school for 2023! No golf experience required, just a keen eye and the will to win. All schools entered will compete in the initial round. The top eight teams will go forward to the knockout rounds where the pressure of competing in front of a partisan crowd will determine the winner.
Virtual Long Drive Competition
No golf experience necessary. A past winner with 310 yards had never used a golf club!
AIAPV golfers and non-golfers alike can support our goal to net over $12,000 in funds for our scholarships and EPAP. Help us in this mission by rounding up your friends, colleagues and clients to hit the links!
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Announcements
AIAPV CONGRATULATES WILLIAM P. MALLARI, FAIA
The American Institute of Architects Elevates William P. Mallari to the College of Fellows
AIA is elevating AIAPV member William P. Mallari to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for his exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve Fellowship.
The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Bill was recognized for his achievements in “Object 4” (public service, government, industry or organization). He recently retired from his longtime position as Assistant Director, Campus Development with the Facilities Planning Department of Planning and Construction at the University of Maryland College Park.
Congratulations, Bill!
Partner Content
THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN RECORDS RETENTION AND STATUTES OF REPOSE
By Jonathan C. Shoemaker, Esq. and Daniel M. Eggleston, Esq., Lee/Shoemaker PLLC
After a design firm has completed a project, how long should it hold on to the mass of documents that are invariably generated? Sketches, plans, specifications, meeting minutes, agreements, schedules, submittals, RFIs, emails—the list is extensive. Storing these records costs money but disposing of them prematurely could cost far more if faced with litigation that stems from a project. Accordingly, when a design firm contemplates its own record retention practices, it should consider the statutes of repose applicable to the projects on which they worked in order to understand the outside timeframe in which a claim is likely to be pursued against them.
Statutes Of Repose in the DMV
A statute of repose provides a complete defense to a claimant’s ability to recover on a claim against a design professional. Each jurisdiction has a different statute of repose.
Virginia has a statute of repose which provides that a claimant’s action arising out of the defective and unsafe condition to real property that is attributable to a design firm is barred unless the injury occurs within five (5) years from the date of the project’s completion. Va. Code Ann. 8.01-250. “Completion” of a project for purposes of calculating the repose period occurs when the design professional’s work on the project ends. The statutes of repose in both the District of Columbia and Maryland impose 10-year statutes of repose. D.C. Code 12-310; Md. Code Ann., Cts & Jud. Proc., 5-108.
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC is an Educational Program Allied Member of AIA Potomac Valley.
For & About Members
STOP THE CLOCK: CAMPAIGN TO RETIRE THE ARE® ROLLING CLOCK
The American Institute of Architects celebrates the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for retiring the “rolling clock” to architecture licensure.
Extenuating life circumstances―from financial pressures to pay student loans to family care obligations of many first-generation college graduates, coupled with lived experiences―has led to the ARE® five-year rolling clock becoming a barrier for some along the pathway to architecture licensure. NCARB analysis reveals this has had disproportionate effects on women and people from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Share your story of how you have been affected by the rolling clock on your journey to licensure. AIA looks forward to working with NCARB and the AIA Component network to collect and share those stories to ensure this effort is standardized across all jurisdictions. Make sure to use #AIAstc and #stcMyStory!
AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE 2023
Tickets to A’23 on sale now − Early bird rates end April 5
Join us June 7 – 10 in San Francisco—one of the West Coast’s premier destinations—for the architecture and design event of the year!
Your ticket connects you to the education, networking, products, speakers, tours, events and custom local experiences for which this conference is renowned. For a limited time, save up to $175 on full-price registration with your AIA member discount.
Sessions sell out fast, so register early to reserve your seat!
PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR AIA ACCREDITATION TEAM VISITS
Do you know a few great candidates to participate in accreditation team visits? NAAB and AIA are looking for volunteers with interest in architecture education and developing their leadership skills.
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ROCKWOOL INTRODUCES NEW ARCHITECTURAL MANAGER – MID-ATLANTIC
I am happy to introduce Rob Klein as the new Architectural Specifications Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. His area of responsibility will be the DC Metro area as well as eastern PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA & WV. Rob was an architectural manager for a major EIFS and stucco manufacturer prior to coming to Rockwool. His experience in building envelope design and architectural management has been a great asset. He will be proactively working with architects, engineers and building owners in creating energy efficient, resilient and durable buildings. As a native of Maryland and athlete at University of Maryland, Rob is excited to return to the market and support the efforts of the architectural community.
Cassandra Mellon
Director of Architectural Sales − North America
Rockwool
Connect with Rob:
Rob Klein
Regional Specification Manager – Mid Atlantic
ROCKWOOL
140 Pine Drive
Phoenixville, PA 19460
[email protected]
P 215-962-3981
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Education & Events
CRAN AND YOU, THE CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT
Wednesday, March 8
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Online
Are you interested in learning about and discussing topics that are specific to the Custom Residential Architect in the DMV area? Are you interested in the custom residential practice and how you can bring residential architecture into your practice? Join us!
Get insights into what tools, connections and education opportunities the National Custom Residential Architectural Network (CRAN) and the Capital Area CRAN can provide to improve your business. Learn how to expand your portfolio and client offerings by incorporating residential architecture into your practice by leveraging resources in the DMV area. Attendees will have the chance to contribute ideas and ask questions to shape future activities for this specialized community.
1 LU
Organized by AIA Northern Virginia and the Capital Area CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network, an AIA Knowledge Community), a tri-chapter committee founded jointly by AIA Northern Virginia, AIA/DC and AIA Potomac Valley.
PERSPECTIVES ON FIRM MANAGEMENT: TORTI GALLAS & PARTNERS
Friday, March 10
4:30 – 6:00 PM | Hybrid | College Park, MD
Part of the UMD Spring 2023 Architecture Series + Events
Join Thomas M. Gallas, CPA, LEED AP BD+C, Chief Executive Officer, Torti Gallas + Partners; Scott Welch, AIA, LEED Green Associate, Certified Passive House Designer; and Julia Campbell, WELL AP for a lecture.
All graduates of The University of Maryland, Tom, Scott and Julia will present their perspectives on firm management during this panel discussion. With 70 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc. is an award-winning architecture and planning firm dedicated to improving lives through community and neighborhood making.
Tom, a Certified Public Accountant, and the CEO of Torti Gallas, will focus on the tools he uses to direct the Firm’s strategies and resources. Scott, a Principal in the Firm, will describe the Firm’s approach to leading complex projects. And Julia, an Emerging Professional, will discuss her role managing tasks while working on several projects. Following brief introductory remarks, the panelists will welcome questions and discussion with the audience.
AIA BALTIMORE ARE 5.0 STUDY SESSIONS
Saturday, March 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Baltimore, MD
Preparing for the AREs? Don’t know where to start or need some motivation? Looking for a study buddy or guidance from licensed peers? Join AIA Baltimore’s Emerging Professionals for ARE 5.0 study sessions from March to May 2023. Come for one or all. Cost: $10 − $15 per session.
Each session will be organized around a specific ARE 5.0 exam division and led by members of the Emerging Professionals Committee to include those who've recently passed exams and/or subject matter experts.
Two-hour sessions will include:
- An in-depth review of resources on specific topics including recommended chapters, videos etc.
- Q & A
- Quiz Games!
These will be conducted in groups and might be a great place to meet the perfect study buddies. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided during each session.
Upcoming Study Sessions:
March 25: Project Management (PjM)
April 8: Construction and Evaluation (CE)
April 22: Programming and Analysis (PA)
May 6: Project Planning and Design (PPD)
May 20: Project Development and Documentation (PDD)
ARE PREP®: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Saturday, March 11
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Hybrid | Arlington, VA
Each year the AIA Northern Virginia Young Architects Forum organizes seminars for those preparing to take the Architect Registration Exam® (ARE®). The award-winning seminars offer the opportunity to learn from a professional in each discipline and use that knowledge in preparation for the ARE®. Continuing education credits are offered for all sessions. This year’s classes will be held both virtually and in-person. Advance registration is required by 5:00 PM on the Thursday directly prior to the class.
Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits.
In-person classes will be held at CannonDesign, 1560 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, (map) with limited seating. Lunch will be provided.
Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class.
Upcoming Seminars:
April 15 - Programming + Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00 AM − 3:00 PM
May 20 - Project Planning and Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00 AM − 4:00 PM
June 17 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00 AM − 4:00 PM
July 15 - Construction and Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00 AM − 3:00 PM
SAVING THE PROJECT TIMELINE: TIPS FOR BUILDING TEMPORARY BARRICADES WITH BIM
Wednesday, March 15
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Webinar
This course is an introduction to designers using BIM tools for temporary barriers design improving design efficiency for construction phasing during project design stages. Avoid downtime with fast and easy-to-design barricades on renovation and newbuild projects.
1 LU
THE 60-MINUTE MBA FOR ARCHITECTS
Thursday, March 16
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Webinar
Being a brilliant architect rarely translates into having a successful business. With all the years of education and training to make us experts in our profession, the skills needed to have a successful business were conveniently overlooked. This webinar will fill the void and provide you with the business management highlights that every firm needs to apply to achieve their full potential.
In this session, we will learn the fundamentals of all successful AE firms and provide the basis for making well-grounded business decisions. We will learn how firms can transition from being professionals providing services, to highly tuned businesses that can identify the needs of the marketplace and create services and products that are appropriately priced and yield consistent and greater profits.
Join us for an engaging, live webinar presented by Steven Burns, FAIA, as he shares lessons learned over 35 years working with over 1,300 AE firms.
1 LU
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March 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design invites you to a Women’s History Month celebration at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC). Spend an evening with past and present Virginia Tech faculty members Marcia Feuerstein, Paola Zellner Bassett, and Jodi La Coe as they share a bit about the inspiration behind their book, "Expanding Fields of Architecture: Women in Practice Across the Globe."
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WHY ILFI? LEARNING ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE AND THE LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE
Tuesday, March 21
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Webinar
“What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?” This is the question the Living Building Challenge attempts to answer. It requests project designers, owners and builders to consider every aspect of building as one element that works toward a regenerative future. The ILFI believes that Living Buildings are: regenerative buildings that connect occupants to light, air, food, nature and community; self-sufficient and remain within the resource limits of their site; and structures that create a positive impact on the human and natural systems that interact with them. The Living Building Challenge is just one of multiple programs and initiatives that ILFI offers. We will give a brief overview of them all, but focus in particular on the Living Building Challenge, how to obtain its certification, and why this matters to an architect.
1 LU/HSW
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BREAKING BARRIERS: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Monday, March 27
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Free Webinar
In the fifth installment of Breaking Barriers: Women in Construction webinar series hosted by AIA Contract Documents, we feature our own Chief of Staff, Shannon McElveen. Based in Atlanta, Shannon serves as a member of the Executive team and leads Human Capital Management, Revenue Operations, Customer Success, the Project Management Office, and the Content team.
Join us as Shannon shares her perspective on the connection between talent, culture and business success and explores how you can implement programs within your organization that help to attract, support and advance women.
1 LU
10TH ANNUAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY ENERGY SUMMIT
Tuesday, March 28 – Wednesday, March 29
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Silver Spring, MD
Join us in-person March 28 – 29 for this annual event featuring the latest trends in green building energy efficiency, renewable energy and related topics. This year’s Summit will focus on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with County energy and building requirements with opportunities for hands-on support, education sessions, energy audit demos and exhibitors.
Registration is open until March 24 and will be $15 per day.
FACTORY PRE-FINISHING OF EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS
Tuesday, April 4
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Webinar
This course will focus on the benefits of factory pre-finishing, versus onsite finishing of exterior building products. It covers common on-site exterior paint failure issues and their causes, and describes the factory coating process for exterior woodwork, substrate materials, installation tips and its many other benefits.
We identify common causes for on-site exterior paint failure issues and how these factors can be eliminated through factory pre-finishing. We describe the factory coating process for pre-finished exterior woodwork and substrate materials, as well as examine the cost-benefit decisions involved in selecting these products for a job.
1 LU/HSW
2023 ECONOMIC UPDATE 2
Thursday, May 4
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Free Webinar
Join AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, and AIA President Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, for the quarterly discussion of the industry's latest economic data and what firms are reporting. The discussion will focus on recent developments in AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI), key trends in our economy, and strategic issues that architecture firms are dealing with, such as developing and maintaining a workforce.
1 LU
2023 AIAPV/PVAF GOLF OUTING AND MEMBER SOCIAL & NETWORKING EVENT
Friday, May 5
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | College Park, MD
We are resuming our annual golf outing and invite you to join us on May 5! AIA Potomac Valley (AIAPV) and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation (PVAF) will hold our first post-pandemic golf event at the beautiful University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park.
This event is our primary fundraiser to support PVAF’s scholarships for architecture education and AIAPV’s Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP). Thanks to the generosity of Platinum Sponsors Ernest Maier, Leuterio Thomas and Heidelberg Materials, 100% of your registration fees will go directly to these initiatives. Come out to support a great cause and enjoy a day of fun and networking with others in the Metro design and construction industry!
GOLF EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED. If you prefer not to golf, just come out and have fun on the course and participate by registering with the “Lunch Only” option. This allows you to be a spectator, cheer and jeer for the golfers on the course, and then join us for the lunch, raffle, fun competitions and post-raffle networking. BRING CASH for the raffle and competitions!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE 2023
Tickets to A’23 on sale now − Early bird rates end April 5
Wednesday, June 7 – Saturday, June 10
San Francisco, CA
Join us June 7 – 10 in San Francisco—one of the West Coast’s premier destinations—for the architecture and design event of the year!
Your ticket connects you to the education, networking, products, speakers, tours, events and custom local experiences for which this conference is renowned. For a limited time, save up to $175 on full-price registration with your AIA member discount.
Sessions sell out fast, so register early to reserve your seat!
Check our Calendar for more events. Visit our Job Board for recently posted local openings and visit the AIA Career Center for nationwide listings.
We are scheduling online programs with our allied partners. AIA Providers who have approved live or on-demand course presentations are asked to consider partnering with us to share your courses and engage with our architect members through chapter sponsorship, thereby gaining more exposure for your products and services. This opportunity is open to Educational Program Allieds and Annual Partners. Click here to learn more about the various levels of opportunities available. Questions? Contact Sue Presti at [email protected] or (571) 432-8154.
Calls, Competitions & Deadlines
DESIGNDC 2023: Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM, March 15
DesignDC is a hybrid experience for members and design professionals throughout the region. DesignDC’s Spring conference will focus on how architects work in historic buildings and neighborhoods in a way that promotes economic and social welfare for all residents, all with an eye on sustainability and resilience. DesignDC's Fall conference will focus on the designer's role, and expertise, in solving DC's housing crisis.
You are welcome to submit multiple proposals. Please submit and save one proposal form for each presentation. All virtual presentations must total 60 minutes in length, with ~50 minutes of instruction followed by ~10 minutes of Q&A.
HEALTHCARE DESIGN AWARDS 2023
Submission Deadline: March 17
The Healthcare Design Awards showcase the best of health care building design, health care planning and health care design-oriented research. Projects should exhibit conceptual strength that solves aesthetic, civic, urban and social concerns.
NACIA COMPETITION
Submission Deadline: March 31
On behalf of our colleagues and members of the Copper Development Association, we invite you to participate in the 2023 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA). This competition recognizes the best of new construction and historic restoration in buildings across the U.S. and Canada.
Thanks to the generous support of our members, there is no cost to submit this year. Simply send photos and basic project information. The entry window closes March 31.
Every year, NACIA honorees receive extensive coverage from architectural and construction media, including Dezeen, The Architect’s Newspaper, Architizer, Canadian Architect, and Dwell, among many others. In addition, we do case studies on winning projects and highlight their accomplishments in our industry campaigns, which feature outstanding achievements in copper.
2023 NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Deadline: April 3
The AIA National Photography Competition was founded to capture and honor architects, design professionals and architectural students whose amazing talents are showcased in their photographic interpretation of the designed environment.
This competition is open to AIA Members, Registered Architects and Architecture Students of Accredited Universities. The top photographs will receive a cash prize and this year we are excited to announce the new Student Awards that is limited to photographs entered by university students. In addition, all recognized photographs will be promoted by media sponsor Architecture Record Magazine and will also be displayed at the Architecture Record booth at the upcoming AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 in San Francisco.
2023 − 2024 TUTTLE AND GMZ FELLOWSHIPS
Application Deadline: April 10
The AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) and the Foundation for Health Environments Research (FHER) offer fellowship opportunities focused on health facility planning and design. The Tuttle Fellowship supports graduate students, while the GMZ Fellowship supports doctoral and master’s students, junior faculty and emerging professionals.
JOB BOARD
Your available job positions show here when you list with AIAPV. Listings are only $25 for AIAPV members and $50 for all others. Post jobs here. See also the AIA Career Center.
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American Cedar & Millwork Announces Opening of New Bethesda Showroom
Bethesda Showroom Now Open! American Cedar & Millwork is proud to announce the opening of our new 4,000+ sq. ft. North Bethesda showroom—now open and available as a resource for the Maryland AIA community.
05/15/2026
A Requiem for Certificate of Merit Statutes in Federal Court
In January 2026, the US Supreme Court issued a decision raising questions about the enforceability of certificates of merit in federal court. The key lesson for design professionals: what the legislature giveth, the legislature or courts may taketh away.
05/11/2026
Wiencek + Associates Joins Torti Gallas + Partners Under the Torti Gallas Flag
TG+P, an award-winning DC-based firm with a passion for architecture, urban design, planning, and placemaking, is excited to announce the acquisition of Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners (W+A), effective May 1, 2026.
05/11/2026
Multiple Concurrent “Claims” On One Project: Implications for Design Professionals
By understanding the evolving landscape of professional liability insurance, architects and engineers can make informed decisions that protect their firms, their projects, and their financial stability.
04/21/2026
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