Keeping Out of Trouble

We all get it wrong from time to time and are aware of others' mistakes, yet the evidence shows that we still never learn from these mistakes. Professional Indemnity Insurers and ARB will tell you that architects go on making the same mistakes time and time again, be they small or large practices, inexperienced and mature. The potential for getting into trouble with clients, fees, building contracts and with the law is huge. The trip wires for the unwary are everywhere, some obvious, others less so. This guide highlights the areas where things consistently go wrong listing common mistakes that can usually be avoided. Many of these mistakes may appear obvious but are still consistently made and are at the heart of many disputes such as those concerning 'negligence' and 'breach of contract claims' against architects.