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  • Hidden risks in design contracts

    by The Zweig Letter February 14, 2021
    February 14, 2021

    By Rob Hughes | This subtle but onerous language is becoming fairly widespread in design contracts and, if overlooked, could leave design firms with significant, potentially uninsured exposures.

  • Liability for cost estimates/cost overruns

    by The Zweig Letter December 13, 2020
    December 13, 2020

    Contract disclaimers reflect the reality that estimating is an art, not a science – and that design professionals cannot guarantee or warrant the actual costs of construction.

  • Shop drawing liability

    by The Zweig Letter January 6, 2020
    January 6, 2020

    Good contracts can help, but timely and thorough reviews of shop drawings are, perhaps, the best defense.

  • Supermen and exact sciences

    by The Zweig Letter June 24, 2019
    June 24, 2019

    Unless you put yourself out there as perfect, courts will typically hold you to the standard of reasonable care if you make a mistake.

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