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Architects sometimes get blindsided by accusations of professional error, omission or negligence. They struggle with the hidden risks that come with running an architectural practice, as it can be devastating—professionally and personally—to invest countless hours in a project, only to face one claim that threatens everything.
 
Well, what if one could navigate these risks with confidence? What if architects could protect their practice and reputation while continuing to do what they love?
 
Welcome to "The Claims-Free Architect", formerly known as “Architects’ Claims Stories”, renamed to better reflect the podcast’s mission. Brought to you by 
Pro-Demnity, a professional liability insurance company that has been protecting and defending architects for nearly four decades. 
 
This season, every week for 14 weeks, you’ll hear stories that delve into real-world situations faced by architects. From these actual experiences, architects will gain the insights needed to identify potential risks and learn how to manage, minimize, mitigate, avoid or even accept them, and ultimately, better protect your architectural practice from claims. 

 

If you’re a licensed, practicing architect, an architectural practice owner, an architectural intern, or a member of an architectural team, and you’re looking to avoid professional pitfalls, subscribe to "The Claims-Free Architect" wherever you get your podcasts. By tuning in, you’ll be well on your way to understanding risk and keeping your practice claims-free.

***The Claims-Free Architect Podcast is recognized by Canadian Architect magazine as one of the Best podcasts and films for Canadian architects: 2024 Edition ***

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a casino patron goes through an exit door to take in the view from the landing—but no landing has ever been built? In this gripping tale involving a missing exit stair at the Wendover Slots & Casino, you will discover how one overlooked detail during final reviews can trigger a near-fatal fall, expensive litigation, and hard-won lessons for every architect on the importance of rigorous site reviews. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review &n...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Canadian architectural firm completes a university project on a Caribbean island, then claims against the client for unpaid fees, only to face a barrage of fabricated criminal charges and a grotesque counterclaim designed to conceal corruption? In this episode, we discover how political intrigue, outstretched palms, and a surprise election twist can turn unpaid fees into an international nightmare, and what architects can learn about protecting themselves ...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when two aging architects take on one final retirement home commission for a penny-pinching developer who cuts every corner possible? In this sad tale, the project spirals into code violations and an $8 million claim, yet a tragic twist and courtroom revelations ultimately spare the architects’ tiny estates from ruin, revealing hard truths about fees, health, and hand-over risks. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follow us on LinkedInAc...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect believes that a wealthy client’s “money is no object” assurance on a commission for a dream lakeside resort, results in chaos? In this episode we discover how unchecked hourly billing, endless design changes, and unspoken budgets can turn a glamorous project into a million-dollar, protracted legal ordeal. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follow us on LinkedInAccess our Risk Education LibrarySpeak with a Risk Services ...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a freight forwarding giant hires architects to modernize its loading docks, only for the entire operation to grind to a halt due to a myriad of compounding design blunders? In this episode, you’ll discover how overlooked vehicle clearances and poor coordination turned a routine upgrade into a multimillion-dollar fiasco—and the hard-won lessons that can keep any architect from repeating the same costly mistakes. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review ...
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