Concepts in Risk ManagementConcepts in Risk Management

Revised in late 2009, Concepts in Risk Management discusses ways to manage and avoid the risks encountered throughout the life of a project.

This publication also includes our Project Risk Management Matrix (see below), and the Terms and Conditions Review Guide, a collection of 11 problematic contract provisions and suggestions for negotiating balanced contract terms.

Risk Management Matrix

Part of Concepts in Risk Management, this tool allows policyholders to calculate possible risk exposures for each project considered. Policyholders can download either the PDF and fill it out by hand or download the Excel version and enter information electronically.

Emerging Issues in PracticeEmerging Issues in Practice

Our newest risk management publication, this resource offers guidance to firms in managing the risks of:

  • changing practice models, especially digital practice;
  • developments in contract language and negotiation; and
  • potential shifts in the standard of care.

White Paper Series

Our white paper series now features five distinct papers, offering in-depth analysis of critical issues affecting the design and construction industry.

Seven Steps to Negotiation SuccessSeven Steps to Negotiation Success

The fifth installment of our Acquiring the Competitive Edge series, learn about seven key techniques of negotiation and how to develop and improve business relationships through negotiation.





Managing the Risks of Employment PracticesManaging the Risks of Employment Practices

The third installment in our ACE series describes actual design firm employment scenarios and discusses how firms should approach these scenarios. It also covers how employment laws can affect management decisions.




Dispute Resolution Primer

For all design professionals, the ability to manage the risk and potential consequences of disputes with clients and others is vital to successful project outcomes.

To address this essential need, we have developed Dispute Avoidance, Management, and Resolution: A Primer for Design Professionals, a step-by-step guide to avoiding, managing, and resolving disputes.

Start-up Risk Kit for Small Firms

Features a collection of our risk management resources of value to our small firm insureds.