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Architects sometimes get blindsided by accusations of professional error, omission or negligence. They struggle with the hidden risks that come with running an architectural practice, as it can be devastating—professionally and personally—to invest countless hours in a project, only to face one claim that threatens everything.
Well, what if one could navigate these risks with confidence? What if architects could protect their practice and reputation while continuing to do what they love?
Welcome to "The Claims-Free Architect", formerly known as “Architects’ Claims Stories”, renamed to better reflect the podcast’s mission. Brought to you by
Pro-Demnity, a professional liability insurance company that has been protecting and defending architects for nearly four decades.
This season, every week for 14 weeks, you’ll hear stories that delve into real-world situations faced by architects. From these actual experiences, architects will gain the insights needed to identify potential risks and learn how to manage, minimize, mitigate, avoid or even accept them, and ultimately, better protect your architectural practice from claims.
If you’re a licensed, practicing architect, an architectural practice owner, an architectural intern, or a member of an architectural team, and you’re looking to avoid professional pitfalls, subscribe to "The Claims-Free Architect" wherever you get your podcasts. By tuning in, you’ll be well on your way to understanding risk and keeping your practice claims-free.
***The Claims-Free Architect Podcast is recognized by Canadian Architect magazine as one of the Best podcasts and films for Canadian architects: 2024 Edition ***
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- Ice Palace: Owners Wanted $1M for an Unwanted Colonnade of Icicles · 24 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 9Send us Fan Mail What hidden forces can turn a beautifully designed Northern Ontario community centre into a glittering but unwelcome ice palace? In this episode, you’ll discover…
- $300,000 Settlement After He "Stepped Into Space" · 19 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 8Send us Fan Mail What happens when a casino patron goes through an exit door to take in the view from the landing—but no landing has ever been built? In this gripping tale…
- Unpaid, Then Countersued for $30M in the Land of Outstretched Palms · 26 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 7Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Canadian architectural firm completes a university project on a Caribbean island, then claims against the client for unpaid fees, only to…
- Their Last Commission Was a Retirement Home. Then Came the $8 Million Claim. · 26 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 6Send us Fan Mail What happens when two aging architects take on one final retirement home commission for a penny-pinching developer who cuts every corner possible? In this sad…
- “A Shambles!”: $1.4 Million in Fees — Budget Never Shared With the Architect · 26 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 5Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect believes that a wealthy client’s “money is no object” assurance on a commission for a dream lakeside resort, results in chaos? In…
- $2 Million Extra for a Dock That Couldn't Handle Trucks · 21 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 4Send us Fan Mail What happens when a freight forwarding giant hires architects to modernize its loading docks, only for the entire operation to grind to a halt due to a myriad of…
- How to Build a $1M Bonfire · 15 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 3Send us Fan Mail Can any single oversight turn a proud community building made of local wood and stone into the perfect bonfire? In this story of a remote First Nations school…
- If It Looks Wrong, It Might Be Wrong: An $18M Claim with an Old Friend and No Contract · 22 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 2Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect designs a building for his old school friend, having no practical knowledge of what holds it up? In this story, a handshake deal…
- $1.8M Condo Claim Collapses to $15K After Ontario Architect Destroys the Plaintiffs' Case With Mere Facts · 32 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 1Send us Fan Mail What happens when a long-completed condo complex in Florida turns into a nightmarish web of racketeering charges, an arrest warrant, and a probable wedding-day…
- The "Perfect" Wine Cellar That Became a $5 Million Sauna · 19 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 2Send us Fan Mail What happens when a celebrated wine expert’s dream of a perfect climate-controlled cellar collapses into a multi-million-dollar disaster? In this episode we…
- He Initialled the Clauses Without Reading Them – Then Faced Tens of Thousands a Day · 20 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 1Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect steps into a highly specialized industrial project far beyond their expertise, guaranteeing outcomes they cannot control? In this…
- A Building Is Not a Boat: The Architect Who Used “Boat Paint” as Roof Sealant · 18 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 10Send us Fan Mail When an architect accepts a commission to replace a leaky roof, does the client have any reason to doubt that proper materials and careful oversight will be…
- When Hockey Pucks Get Buried Halfway in New Retirement Home Walls · 17 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 9Send us Fan Mail What happens when an architect specifies an approved lightweight wall system for a retirement home, only to watch it crumble under repeated slap-shots and…
- Doric Disaster: The Vulgar Portico That Torpedoed a Pastor’s Niagara Mansion Dream · 13 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 8Send us Fan Mail This “classic” episode from our first season has been re-edited for the benefit of our newest listeners, as a way to keep these evergreen lessons alive, We hope…
- "I Just Walked Into Space": How Architects Approved a Code-Violating Curved Stair · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 7Send us Fan Mail This “classic” episode from our first season has been re-edited for the benefit of our newest listeners, as a way to keep these evergreen lessons alive, We hope…
- The Unhealthy Health Club: Poor Wall Detailing, a Fleeing Contractor and a Modest Settlement · 13 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 6Send us Fan Mail This “classic” episode from our first season has been re-edited for the benefit of our newest listeners, as a way to keep these evergreen lessons alive, We hope…
- Ticket Stubs Don’t Lie: The $60K Price of an Architect’s Fake Alibi · 12 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 5Send us Fan Mail This “classic” episode from our first season has been re-edited for the benefit of our newest listeners, as a way to keep these evergreen lessons alive, We hope…
- The Claims-Free Architect Season 5: How to Master the Dark Side of Practice Before a Single Lawsuit Wipes Out Your Reputation & Business · 2 min · Sezonul 5Send us Fan Mail Have you ever faced a claim that turned your architectural vision into a legal nightmare? Do the hidden risks of your practice haunt you, knowing that a single…
- Pros watch in silence as DIY couple’s hands-on build leads to a costly disaster. · 23 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 14Send us Fan Mail In a lakeside home where client-induced chaos breeds leaky walls, poor construction drowns dreams. Can an architect be liable for staying silent, when not…
- “The Flying Doctor”: How an $18M Claim Collapsed When His Pilot Licence Proved He Could Still Fly · 30 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 13Send us Fan Mail In a parking garage where a doctor slips on uneven stairs, a headlong crash threatens his career. Can an architect be held liable for this costly fall? Learn why…







