Understanding the Law of Architectural Malpractice
- Understanding common sources of professional liability claims
- Breach of contract
- Negligence
- Strict liability
- Misrepresentation
- Fraud
- Litigating professional liability cases Insurance coverage issues Strategies for preventing professional liability claims
Understanding and Complying with Barrier-Free Requirements
- When do standards apply?
- New construction/renovation
- Which laws/standards apply?
- New Jersey Barrier Free Code and Subcode
- Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
- Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
- Local Guidelines Current issues in accessibility
Overview of Contract Law for Architects
- Understanding the basics of contract law
- Standard forms of agreement
- Negotiating contract terms
- Contract documents and formation
- Scope of services and changes
- Risk allocation provisions
- Making changes to contracts
- Breach of contract
- Dispute resolution
Complying with New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct
- Ensuring competence
- Complying with duty to report and cooperate
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Understanding responsibility for full disclosure
- Preventing unauthorized practice
Complying with New Jersey Building Design Law
- Joint committee; powers and duties
- Classification of buildings and structures
- Contracts for services; what you agree to do
- Engineering systems designed by architects; what can architects do?
- Violation
Understanding and Complying with the Building Design Services Act, 45:4B
- Powers and duties of Joint Committee of Architects and Engineers
- Classification of buildings
- Contracts for services
- Practical distinctions between architectural and engineering services
Brief Building Code Update and Discussion
New Jersey Architects 6.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
American Institute of Architects 7.0 HSW Learning Units