Meet the Instructors

Attorney Stephen Litchfield

Stephen is a transactional and trial attorney based out of Orange County. His practice focuses on the representation of professionals with an emphasis on advising architects, engineers, and other design firms. He regularly counsels clients on a variety of corporate needs, including formation, compliance, capital structure, mergers, acquisitions and more. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the American Council of Engineering Companies.

Risk Specialist Zachary Waters

Zach is the CEO of Black Swan Risk Management and Black Swan Insurance Services. He gives Design Professionals the tools to be proactive and confident about managing risk and preventing costly mistakes. With his industry-specific expertise and infectious energy, he'll make sure you're educated on best practices for things like contract review, construction observation, and professional liability insurance.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    2. Meet the Instructors

    3. Why We Created this Course?

    4. Pre-Course Survey

    1. Sharks vs Hippos

    2. What are CA Services?

    3. Using CA to Reduce Risk

    4. Client Refuses CA Services... Now What?

    1. Observation vs Inspection

    2. Construction Observation Paradox

    3. Intro to Site Visits

    4. What did we agree to?

    5. Site Visit Prep

    6. Best Practices

    7. Site Visit Report

    8. Taking Site Photos

    1. Real Jobsite Safety Claims

    2. Handling Unsafe Conditions

    3. Safety Manual

    4. sample contract language

    1. RFI's and Submittals

    2. Shop Drawings

    3. Handling Project Changes

    4. How to Change Management

    5. Who's Responsible?

    1. Contractual Language

    2. Red Flag Language

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 32 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Prefer the Live Workshop?

Join Steve and Zach in March 2025 to experience the workshop live with bonus topics and an open Q&A session.

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