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On a project where an architect copies another’s drawings without permission, detailing problems create leaks and fire hazards. Can an architect be liable for defects stemming from plagiarized plans?

You’ll learn why copying someone else’s designs spells trouble, how skimpy reviews lead to lawsuits, and why ethics are your best defense.

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In a condo project where a brash developer cuts corners and ignores warnings, code violations force residents to evacuate their new homes. Can an architect be liable for these flaws when only hired to sign-off on lenders’ certificates?

Discover how signing lenders’ certificates carries risks, why documenting deficiencies is your armour, and how to stand firm against rogue developers.

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In a mid-rise office project, an architect’s risky plan to start construction on a 10-storey building based on a permit for 5-storeys, grinds to a halt when the building inspector issues a stop work order. Can the architect be liable for these costly delays due to miscommunication?

Learn why missing records can sink you, how translators keep you safe, and why risky actions are best avoided.

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In a small-town project for a charitable service club, a local contractor unilaterally swaps robust design elements for flimsy substitutes. The clubhouse ends up on the verge of collapse decades later. Can an architect be held liable for this failure when the contractor ignored their plans without anyone’s approval?

Find out how refusing free reviews saves you, why contractor shortcuts spell disaster, and how to avoid liability, years down the line.

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In a lavish mansion project where a tycoon client calls the shots and takes a cavalier approach to site supervision, a fire reduces everything to ashes except for a lone fireplace. Can an architect be held liable for this blaze when they weren’t tasked with supervising construction?

You’ll discover how a single site visit can burn you, why contracts with a clear scope of work are your shield, and how unnoticed fireplace flaws can create legal nightmares.

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In a small-town office project, when an eager developer starts without a permit, a faulty wall and low ceilings derail the project. Can an architect be liable for these setbacks when the client jumped the gun?

Find out why permits are non-negotiable, how surveys prevent errors, and why agreements are your shield.

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In a historic restoration where three architects, an engineer, and a manager bombard a mason with conflicting orders, shoddy stonework triggers a costly redo. Can architects be liable for this mess when everyone’s calling the shots?

Uncover why too many cooks spoil the project, how documented orders save you, and why clear roles are your lifeline.

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On a hillside, a misplaced septic field turns a cozy retreat into a flood zone, and owners battle murky waters at midnight. Can an architect be liable for this deluge when they only suggested the field’s general layout, and not its specifics?

Learn why verbal orders drown you, how specialists save the day, and why proper site reviews catch errors.

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