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Videoconferencing Can Raise Professional Liability Exposures

Design firms have changed their practice management procedures because of pandemic-related restrictions placed on office settings, travel, and in-person meetings with clients, government offices, contractors, and others involved in putting a capital asset in place. Video conferencing through various productivity tools has become part of the new normal for internal and project communications. But there […]

Firm Management Insights

The AIA Trust has just published an article titled “Firm Management Strategies” based on interviews with various sized firms from around the country about how they have managed through various catastrophes and endured – often emerging stronger than before.

Pandemic Risks to Your Firm

Emergency management is the process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency situation and the subsequent business disruption. The current viral pandemic should remind professional service firms to update their plans to address possible interruptions related to mass illnesses. All firms should reassess their abilities to meet contractual obligations and business continuity […]

The Threat is Real: Cyber Attacks Against Architectural Firms

Many architectural firms are tempted into believing they’re safe from cyber attacks because they don’t consider their data to be “sensitive” enough to attract criminals. A new article published by the AIA Trust is filled with real case studies and highlights how very attractive architectural firms are to cyber criminals, the most successful attack vectors […]

AIA Trust Programs Assist Members

AIA Trust insurance programs are making efforts to assist AIA member insureds during this uncertain time. For example, New York Life Insurance Company has temporarily extended premium payment periods to ensure that impacted members continue to remain insured even if they are having difficulty making premium payments now.  AIA members under age 50 can now […]

COVID-19: What About My Insurance?

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything in our lives and in architectural practice. There are some resulting insurance issues that are important to consider and address.  Taking Charge of Your Insurance Premiums Professional liability policies are priced as a percentage of revenue.  Given the current situation which may result in less business for your […]

In Case You Missed It…

The AIA Trust published articles this past year in various AIA member publications. In case you missed them, these practice resources are all now available on the AIA Trust website – along with some new resources on vital topics such as financial management and cyber risk assessment. Check them out today!

What Do You Need to Start a Successful Practice?

If you are thinking about or planning to start your own practice, what should you be thinking about?  Starting your own practice requires a clear strategy and vision to grow a sustainable business — while planning for the unexpected. 

Blueprints for Success

The AIA Trust presented three sessions at the recent AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 in Las Vegas. But even if you weren’t able to make it to these sessions about starting a firm, running a virtual practice, and ownership transition, you can still benefit from them.