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Reserve Your Seat for Oswald’s Annual All Ohio Convocation May 6, 2026 in Columbus

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The All Ohio Convocation, a risk management program for architects and engineers and industry legal professionals, will take place Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The event will feature a full day of risk management topics with emphasis on today’s trends that can affect your firm. Participants are eligible for 5.0 AIA / PDH /…

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Reserve Your Seat for Oswald’s Annual All Ohio Convocation Sept. 4 in Columbus

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The All Ohio Convocation, a risk management program for architects and engineers and industry legal professionals, will take place Thursday, September 4, 2025. The event will feature a full day of risk management topics with emphasis on today’s trends that can affect your firm. Participants are eligible for 5.0 AIA / PDH /…

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A/E Firms: How to Manage Time and Expectations to Protect Yourself

Few professions are as bound by such strict schedules as architecture and engineering (A/E) firms. Clients of A/E firms demand and expect their projects to be completed as quickly as possible. However, they fail to realize that A/E firms cannot always control project completion dates. Therefore, effective communication and expectation…

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Architects and Engineers Risk Management Webinar Series

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Please join us for our A&E risk management webinar series presented by Oswald Companies. This webinar will count towards your continued education credits and, for current AXA XL insureds, the 10% EDU premium credit on your Professional Liability policy if 50% of Principals and Professionals are in attendance. Webinar: 1…

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The Fears and Risks of Tariffs and Their Impact on the Design and Construction Industry

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Tariffs, which are taxes imposed by governments on imported goods, have become a significant concern for the design and construction industry. These tariffs can affect material costs, supply chains, project timelines, and overall economic health. This article explores the fears and risks associated with tariffs and their impact on the…

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[April 8 Event] What Happens When You Raise the Roof – But it Doesn’t Stay Up?

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Join us for networking and learning with Oswald Architects & Engineers Risk Management and AXA XL Insurance. Holy Smokes – A Claim Case Study 2 AIA/CES LU | PDH | HSW Qualified Discipline: Architect & Structural Engineer Project Type: Church renovation and expansion: Poor coordination between the architect’s project manager…

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Understanding Insurance to Avoid Getting Blocked

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Insurance: We all know we need it, but if you don’t understand how the process works, you could be led astray. If you aren’t careful, you may even find yourself with extra work you hadn’t expected. A prime example of this extra work can come in the form of the…

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Why Every Design Project Needs a Written Contract Before You Begin

Bill Thrush

It is a situation that is not uncommon for design professionals: A client calls up with a new opportunity and requests initial conceptual plans, or a call is received providing notice that a proposal was accepted and services should begin immediately. Excited about the new job prospect and not wanting…

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Preparing for M&A Success: Why Architect and Engineer Firms Should Involve Their Insurance Broker Early

Debbie Beebe

When considering a merger or acquisition, either you are doing the acquiring or you are being acquired, it’s essential to get your insurance broker involved at the onset to help protect your firm during M&A negotiations. As a nation’s economy cycles, so does the level of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)…

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How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Your Advantage in Design Projects

Tim Shumrick

The idea that a robot could speak, think and act like people has been a mainstay in the public imagination for decades. From the television show “Lost in Space” in 1965 to the Terminator movies of the 1980s and the current TV show “Humans,” the concept has fascinated generations. With…

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