Small Project Design

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

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Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon, fellow AIA members,

Recently, I was contacted by a potential client seeking to convert an old bank building into a Vet Clinic.  She has an uncle who is an out-of-state architect who offered to design the clinic for free.  He would like to act as the "Design Architect" and is asking that I, or another local architect, act as the "Architect of Record."

My professional liability covers me as a sole proprietor. Has anyone ever dealt with this issue? I assume I would need a rider on my policy or an upgrade to my coverage. And then, there's the fact that I signed off on a design that may not be up to my standards.

I think I am talking myself out of this project, but I am interested in what other sole proprietors have done in similar circumstances.

Thank you in advance.