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In Determination of Liability, How Are Damages Evaluated?

In Determination of Liability, How Are Damages Evaluated?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Nov 19, 2023 | Liability Risks, Project Management, Topics

Liability as addressed herein relates to professional liability.  Liability occurs when the negligent act(s) of an individual or company results in damage or injury to someone else.  Two essential elements necessary for liability to exist are: 1. Damages 2. Negligence...
What is the Meaning of “Liability” in a Professional Liability Claim

What is the Meaning of “Liability” in a Professional Liability Claim

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Nov 7, 2023 | Liability Risks, Project Management, Topics

Liability as addressed herein relates to professional liability and does not include “strict liability”, which may apply to some design professionals.  Liability occurs when the negligent act(s) of an individual or company results in damage or injury to someone else. ...
How Should Shop Drawing Reviews be Managed?

How Should Shop Drawing Reviews be Managed?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Oct 30, 2023 | Project Management, Topics

Shop Drawing Review Management is a crucial element of the design process that begins well before bids are received.  Agreement between the Client and Consultant is essential regarding the role of shop drawings in the construction process, the Consultant’s role, and...
How to Respond to Slow Pay/No Pay Clients

How to Respond to Slow Pay/No Pay Clients

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Oct 19, 2023 | Liability Risks, Project Management, Topics

When previous efforts to collect overdue accounts receivables have not been effective, immediate attention is needed to remedy the situation.  A reasonable approach could be for the Consultant to let the Client know that resolving the matter is desired before...
How Can Overdue Accounts Receivables be Minimized?

How Can Overdue Accounts Receivables be Minimized?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Oct 12, 2023 | Project Management, Topics

Accounts Receivable management is critical to the Consultant’s financial well being.  Sometimes, when a Client isn’t paying its invoices on time, it can be “the canary in the coal mine”.  While most Clients start out with good intentions of paying invoices in...
Why is a Construction Contingency Fund Needed?

Why is a Construction Contingency Fund Needed?

by John M. Lowe Jr., PE. | Oct 5, 2023 | Project Management, Topics

Construction Contingency Fund is established to facilitate management of costs related to changes that occur during construction.  Rarely are projects constructed without any change, almost all of which involve an increase in the contract price.  Experienced and...
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JOHN M. LOWE, JR., P.E.

I help design professionals to minimize potential business risk that may arise from their contracts for services.

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