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The Claims-Free Architect

The Claims-Free Architect

Written by: Pro-Demnity Insurance Company
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Architects sometimes get blindsided by accusations of professional error, omission or negligence. They struggle with the hidden risks that come with running an architectural practice, as it can be devastating—professionally and personally—to invest countless hours in a project, only to face one claim that threatens everything.

Well, what if one could navigate these risks with confidence? What if architects could protect their practice and reputation while continuing to do what they love?

Welcome to "The Claims-Free Architect", formerly known as “Architects’ Claims Stories”, renamed to better reflect the podcast’s mission. Brought to you by
Pro-Demnity, a professional liability insurance company that has been protecting and defending architects for nearly four decades.

This season, every week for 14 weeks, you’ll hear stories that delve into real-world situations faced by architects. From these actual experiences, architects will gain the insights needed to identify potential risks and learn how to manage, minimize, mitigate, avoid or even accept them, and ultimately, better protect your architectural practice from claims.

If you’re a licensed, practicing architect, an architectural practice owner, an architectural intern, or a member of an architectural team, and you’re looking to avoid professional pitfalls, subscribe to "The Claims-Free Architect" wherever you get your podcasts. By tuning in, you’ll be well on your way to understanding risk and keeping your practice claims-free.

***The Claims-Free Architect Podcast is recognized by Canadian Architect magazine as one of the Best podcasts and films for Canadian architects: 2024 Edition ***

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Episodes
  • Pros watch in silence as DIY couple’s hands-on build leads to a costly disaster.

    Pros watch in silence as DIY couple’s hands-on build leads to a costly disaster.
    Dec 8 2025

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    In a lakeside home where client-induced chaos breeds leaky walls, poor construction drowns dreams. Can an architect be liable for staying silent, when not engaged to supervise and coordinate construction?

    Find out why inaction can cause problems, how putting things in writing shields you, and why clear professional boundaries help to avoid lawsuits.

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    23 mins
  • “The Flying Doctor”: How an $18M Claim Collapsed When His Pilot Licence Proved He Could Still Fly

    “The Flying Doctor”: How an $18M Claim Collapsed When His Pilot Licence Proved He Could Still Fly
    Dec 1 2025

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    In a parking garage where a doctor slips on uneven stairs, a headlong crash threatens his career. Can an architect be held liable for this costly fall?

    Learn why stairs can be treacherous, how site reviews can save you, and why a well-researched defense can dismantle dubious claims.

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    30 mins
  • A Big Claim and a Human Rights Speech: The Co-op That Turned into a Real-Life Funhouse

    A Big Claim and a Human Rights Speech: The Co-op That Turned into a Real-Life Funhouse
    Nov 24 2025

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    In a co-op where homes tilt like carnival funhouses, unstable soil wreaks havoc, can an architect be liable when a soils report fails to warn of impending danger?

    Discover how site remediation can create problems, how appearances can be deceiving, how surveys can save you, and how shortcuts can cause projects to flounder.

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    25 mins
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