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Posted on: August 18, 2022 by Huntersure
Architects have a unique career that requires them to create functional and visually engaging designs that can form amazing structures. The plans they come up with must meet specific criteria in form, safety, and aesthetic appeal.
These factors are some of the most critical for architects to consider for a high-quality and successful job. Encourage your clients to weigh all aspects of their projects before beginning and to carry a professional liability policy for financial and legal protection.
Durable and high-quality materials that make sense for the project are a primary concern. Architects should choose materials based on the purpose and location of the project. Consider factors like weather, strength, and flexibility. The location of the building also determines which materials are accessible without racking up high costs for shipping or running into space constraints that make using them impossible.
All projects must fulfill their intended use in terms of physical usability and cultural purpose. Projects come with certain expectations. For example, a medical facility requires hard flooring instead of carpeting to make patient transport easier. Architects should pay close attention to these types of expectations.
Traffic flow, convenience, and a streamlined layout are vital to providing a good user experience. Architects must take into account the purpose of the space and then plan their design accordingly so clients and staff can easily navigate through the area and perform the needed functions.
An architect must use materials that fit into the project budget. Skilled labor to install everything on time is also necessary to meet deadlines. Issues with materials that are too expensive or impossible to find, delivery delays, and poor workmanship can all cause strain on an architect’s plan and client satisfaction. Advance research and methods to stay on budget and task are crucial.
Architects must consider their choices’ effect on the building’s ongoing maintenance. Durable materials readily available if they need repairing or replacing is essential. The cost of upkeep is another factor. Different materials require different levels of care. The material chosen should fit the building’s purpose and expected long-term maintenance plans.
Stress the importance of carrying insurance to your clients by answering the question, what does a professional liability policy cover? Explain that it’s a must-have to protect against financial losses and legal consequences of accidents, injuries, and lawsuits. It’s an unfortunate fact that some clients may choose to sue the architect over the quality, timeliness, and safety of their work. All successful architects should know the necessity of carrying the best professional liability insurance policy to protect themselves.
Forethought and planning are essential for architects to build a solid reputation and make a name for themselves. By striving to keep clients fully satisfied with excellent work, along with maintaining a current insurance policy, architects can work toward a lucrative and meaningful career while staying protected.
Huntersure LLC is a full-service Managing General Agency that has provided insurance program administration for professional liability products to our partners across the United States since 2007. We specialize in providing insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our program features can cover small firms (grossing $2.5 million annually) to large corporations (grossing $25 million annually or more). We make doing business with us easy with our breadth and depth of knowledge of E&O insurance, our proprietary underwriting system that allows for responsive quoting, binding and policy issuance and tailored products to meet the needs of your insureds. Give us a call at (855) 585-6255 to learn more.
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