
Risk Management for Architects: Navigating Liability in Architectural Entrepreneurship
11/07/23 • 36 min
Starting an architecture firm comes with its share of legal and risk management considerations. In this episode of "Emerging," host Jeffrey Lee, along with partners Lexi White and Chris Taurasi, shares their experiences and challenges in navigating the legal aspects of their business.
They discuss the crucial step of registering their business and the unforeseen setbacks that can occur. The episode also explores contract considerations, risk management, and the importance of liability insurance for architects.
Special guest Zach Waters, founder of Black Swan Risk Management, provides valuable insights into insurance coverage, liability, and risk considerations for new architecture firms. Whether you're a startup or considering launching your own firm, this episode offers essential advice and guidance to protect your business.
Contact Black Swan Risk Management for feedback on your situation and additional insights into risk management for Architects & Engineers.
If you want to find out more about Level Studio Architecture, visit lvl.studio.
If you enjoy Emerging, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.
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Starting an architecture firm comes with its share of legal and risk management considerations. In this episode of "Emerging," host Jeffrey Lee, along with partners Lexi White and Chris Taurasi, shares their experiences and challenges in navigating the legal aspects of their business.
They discuss the crucial step of registering their business and the unforeseen setbacks that can occur. The episode also explores contract considerations, risk management, and the importance of liability insurance for architects.
Special guest Zach Waters, founder of Black Swan Risk Management, provides valuable insights into insurance coverage, liability, and risk considerations for new architecture firms. Whether you're a startup or considering launching your own firm, this episode offers essential advice and guidance to protect your business.
Contact Black Swan Risk Management for feedback on your situation and additional insights into risk management for Architects & Engineers.
If you want to find out more about Level Studio Architecture, visit lvl.studio.
If you enjoy Emerging, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.
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If you want to find out more about Level Studio Architecture, visit lvl.studio.
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If you want to find out more about Level Studio Architecture, visit lvl.studio.
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