Managing Risk on Residential Design-Build Projects

Contracts for residential design-build projects offer some unique challenges. Many jurisdictions impose specific language requirements in residential construction projects for certain consumer protections. These provisions can range from notifying the owner about how and why a mechanic’s lien may be filed on the owner’s property, to what specific warranties must be provided for the project. Often statutory language must be included following specific rules.

During this webinar, expert presenters survey the unique risks that architects face when working on residential design-build projects, as well as contracts and tools available to manage these risks.

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