Design Professional Contracts

1 Minute Construction Risk Management Video Series

Kent Holland created this series of short videos to provide risk management and contract drafting tips for design professional contracts. Each video is one to two minutes in length.  At the conclusion of each video, the next one will start automatically.  Or you can jump to a different clause of your choice.  The clauses covered include:

  • Indemnification
  • Limitation of Liability
  • Standard of Care (short discussion)
  • Advertising
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Certifications
  • Changes – Additional Services
  • Green Design (LEED)
  • Incorporation by Reference (Prime Flow Down)
  • Consequential Damages Waiver
  • Inspection – Site Observation
  • Owner Responsibilities
  • Ownership & Copyright
  • Payment Provisions
  • Permits
  • Redesign to Meet Budget
  • Rejection of Construction Work
  • Reliance on Owner Provided Data
  • Responsibility for Coordination of Other Consultants
  • Right of Entry & Easements
  • RFI Responses
  • Scope of Services
  • Severability
  • Shop Drawings
  • Site Safety
  • Standard of Care (longer discussion)
  • Substitutions of Equipment
  • Termination
  • Third Party Beneficiaries
  • Time Limit of Litigation
  • Utilities
  • Warranties