An Anniversary Post: Burj Khalifa in the (Smelly & Spectacular) News
As the world rings in 2013, The ProNet Blog is celebrating its one year anniversary. We had high hopes for the blog at the start of 2012, but those expectations have been exceeded in every way. In the...
View ArticleStone of Hope: A ProNet Client Shoutout for MLK Day
“Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial opened to the public in August 2011. It features a 30-foot high relief of the man himself. He stands boldly, arms...
View ArticleOur Mission Statement
a/e ProNet was established in 1988 by a group of insurance brokers specializing in professional liability insurance and risk management services for the design community. The organization has grown to...
View ArticleArchitects Step Into Contractors Liability, Size XXL
If you have ever gone car or shoe shopping with and for someone else (teenagers and significant others, in particular), you know the difficulty and frustration that usually follows efforts to fit and...
View ArticleCalling a Ceasefire in the Certificate of Insurance Wars
The following is an excerpt of the February 2013 a/e ProNet Guest Essay, Calling a Cease Fire in the Certificate of Insurance Wars. You may download the full PDF version of the newsletter on our...
View ArticleSome Architecture Student Love: 2012 a/e ProNet Scholarships Awarded
We’re proud to announce that two architecture students have received the David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship offered each year through a/e ProNet‘s partnership with the AIA. The American Institute of...
View Article{ProNet Practice Note} The Collections-Claim Connection: Getting Paid Without...
One of the many value added resources a/e ProNet brokers offer is access to our ProNet Practice Notes, in-depth white papers prepared by members of a wide variety of professions related to the design...
View Article2012 Professional Liability Insurance Survey of Carriers
Design firms go through their Professional Liability insurance renewals annually. Did you know the insurance companies actually get reviewed annually, too? Check out the 2012 Professional Liability...
View ArticleNew President Named at a/e ProNet’s Spring Meeting
Last weekend, a/e ProNet held its annual meeting in San Diego, California. Members from across the country came together to discuss industry trends and best practices. The meeting also marked the end...
View ArticleFor Easter: The Longest-Running Architectural Project on Earth
“Architect Antoni Gaudi’s vision for the Sagrada Familia, a church under construction for over 130 years, is aided by modern technology.” It’s still not finished.This is just one clip from the full 60...
View ArticleOnline CE Series for Architects: Growing a Small Firm
One way a/e ProNet supports the design community is by promoting continuing education for Architects and Engineers. aecKnowledge, in collaboration with AIA San Francisco and Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, has...
View ArticleA Good Time to be An Architect
Is it finally a good time to be an architect? We saw this question posed recently by ChicagoBusiness.com and, like many of you, we were excited to know the answer. “I think there’s optimism—a very...
View ArticleProject Delivery Methods: A New Video CE Series from aecKnowledge
Partnering with aecKnowledge, one of the nation’s premiere sources of relevant and practical online continuing education for design professionals, a/e ProNet has sponsored a new video series on Project...
View ArticleProject Insurance: Benefits and Cautions – Part 1 of 2
The February 2013 issue of ProNetwork News is the first installment of a two-part article; the author, Tim Corbett of SmartRisk explains the origins and principles of project coverage and introduces...
View ArticleWar Stories: Real Life Claims Stories from Architects & Engineers
I shouldn’t need to buy insurance! I’ve never had a claim. This is a common refrain from architects and engineers purchasing professional liability insurance for the first time. We hear you. There are...
View ArticleProject Insurance: Benefits and Cautions – Part 2 of 2
The March 2013 issue of ProNetwork News is the second installment of a two-part article; the author, Tim Corbett of SmartRisk explains the origins and principles of project coverage and introduces the...
View ArticleHow to Get a Design Professional to Work For Free!
Now that we have grabbed your undivided attention, the purpose of this article is to alert Design Professionals to an alarming trend. This trend involves the inclusion of contract provisions in...
View ArticleDesign Professional Contracts – Words to Avoid
At its most basic level, risk management for design firms includes selecting and signing sound contracts. a/e ProNet’s Risk Management & Contract Guide for Design Professionals (2005) can assist...
View ArticleMaking the Grade: Testing Design Professional Indemnity Obligations
In•dem•ni•fy Verb. • Compensate (someone) for harm or loss. • Secure (someone) against legal responsibility for their actions. Imagine a case where an engineering firm was found to have had an...
View ArticleNeed CE Credits? a/e ProNet’s Contract Review Guides Can Help
Looking for a convenient way to fulfilll your AIA Continuing Education credit requirements? a/e ProNet can help. In the past few years, a/e ProNet has published two risk management guides for the...
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