http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/five-things-every-architect-should-know-about-copyright/5053987.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/five-things-every-architect-should-know-about-copyright/5053987.article A bill to modernise UK copyright law has been given Royal Assent but will it protect architects? Thu, 2 May 2013 18:23 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/who’s-liable-if-eco-standards-fall-short?/5050627.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/who’s-liable-if-eco-standards-fall-short?/5050627.article Legal claims relating to sustainability requirements could end up leaving architects significantly out of pocket, says Patrick Perry Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:35 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-obtain-do-insurance?/5046289.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-obtain-do-insurance?/5046289.article Insurance allows directors and officers to take strategic decisions without threat of personal liability Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/how-can-we-tackle-debtors-without-in-house-counsel?/5044684.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/how-can-we-tackle-debtors-without-in-house-counsel?/5044684.article What steps can smaller practices take to recover debts without the luxury of an in-house lawyer? Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:35 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-sign-a-collateral-warranty?/5043534.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-sign-a-collateral-warranty?/5043534.article Architects are frequently under pressure from developers to provide assurance to third parties Tue, 2 Oct 2012 06:45 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-accept-olympic-hospitality-tickets?/5040153.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/should-i-accept-olympic-hospitality-tickets?/5040153.article How to avoid falling fall foul of the Bribery Act with corporate hospitality tickets for the Olympics Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:35 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/crossing-the-conduct-line/5037068.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/crossing-the-conduct-line/5037068.article How are the terms “lack of integrity” and “dishonesty” defined? Wed, 23 May 2012 08:15 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/can-i-be-sued-for-discussing-inside-developments-at-my-firm?/5034012.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/can-i-be-sued-for-discussing-inside-developments-at-my-firm?/5034012.article If I discuss inside developments at my firm with third parties, can I be sued? Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:15 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/bim/will-bim-make-architects-more-vulnerable-to-being-sued?/5032284.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/bim/will-bim-make-architects-more-vulnerable-to-being-sued?/5032284.article We’ve read some horror stories about architects’ liability regarding bim. Is this just scaremongering or will bim make architects more vulnerable to being sued? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:51 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-do-i-get-paid-if-my-employer-goes-into-administration?/5030898.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-do-i-get-paid-if-my-employer-goes-into-administration?/5030898.article The recent examples of YRM and Austin-Smith Lord show how employees can be hit when their practice runs into trouble Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/it-will-pay-to-know-where-you-stand-in-the-year-ahead/5029400.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/it-will-pay-to-know-where-you-stand-in-the-year-ahead/5029400.article Our experts predict the likely impact of 2012’s legal, financial and political changes on your practice Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:40 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-do-i-do-if-my-novated-contractor-goes-bankrupt?/5027818.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-do-i-do-if-my-novated-contractor-goes-bankrupt?/5027818.article Novation essentially means that the contractor steps into the shoes of the employer, and takes both the benefit and burden of the contract. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:57 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-will-the-construction-act-affect-your-practice?/5026391.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-will-the-construction-act-affect-your-practice?/5026391.article Verbal agreements have the same value as written contracts under legislation that came into effect this month Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:49 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-the-bribery-act-affects-you/5024394.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/how-the-bribery-act-affects-you/5024394.article Companies can now be prosecuted for failing to have adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:32 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/my-client-isn’t-paying-—-how-can-i-recover-unpaid-fees?/5023678.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/my-client-isn’t-paying-—-how-can-i-recover-unpaid-fees?/5023678.article As bad debts rise, BD’s experts highlight ways to tackle evasive clients Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/do-practices-need-to-pay-interns?/5020104.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/do-practices-need-to-pay-interns?/5020104.article As the debate on the ethics of unpaid placements continues, our experts review the implications for architects Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/when-it’s-time-to-call-it-a-day/5018554.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/when-it’s-time-to-call-it-a-day/5018554.article Whether it be through retirement or insolvency, shutting down your practice needs to be handled with care Mon, 23 May 2011 08:18 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/our-main-client-has-unexpectedly-gone-into-administration/5007226.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/our-main-client-has-unexpectedly-gone-into-administration/5007226.article Our major client has unexpectedly gone into administration owing us money and reducing our workload prospects, which means we face insolvency ourselves. What is the best way forward? Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/how-should-i-defend-myself-now-a-project-has-come-in-over-budget?/5005622.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/how-should-i-defend-myself-now-a-project-has-come-in-over-budget?/5005622.article How to cope when your tender prices busts your client’s budget Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:01 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/can-i-stop-a-contractor-promoting-my-design-as-his-own-work?/5001224.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/can-i-stop-a-contractor-promoting-my-design-as-his-own-work?/5001224.article How can I prevent a contractor promoting my design as his own work and using my own photographs, without any recognition of the architects? Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/why-might-my-practice-be-affected-by-the-forthcoming-bribery-act?/3160071.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/why-might-my-practice-be-affected-by-the-forthcoming-bribery-act?/3160071.article What does the forthcoming Bribery Act mean for me? Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/a-client-is-threatening-to-sue-over-an-old-project-how-long-until-i’m-safe?/3155283.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/business/advice/legal/a-client-is-threatening-to-sue-over-an-old-project-how-long-until-i’m-safe?/3155283.article A client has been threatening a claim on a very old project for years. When will it lose the right to commence proceedings? Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-are-the-risks-of-starting-up-on-my-own/3151033.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-are-the-risks-of-starting-up-on-my-own/3151033.article I have completed part II, and intend to provide independent architectural services work: design services, planning applications, building control submissions and the like, so I can gain practical experience towards part III. My concern is liability. How far can I take a job before the possibility of getting sued arises? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/insurance-for-a-technician/3147505.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/insurance-for-a-technician/3147505.article I am an architectural technician and plan to go self-employed and advertise my architectural services via a website. I intend to only produce drawings for planning and building regulations approval. Will I need professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/ideas-for-a-short-simple-contract/3147502.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/ideas-for-a-short-simple-contract/3147502.article Your column keeps recommending standard appointment contracts and convoluted clauses that would frighten away most of my clients. In the real world, it is impossible to get clients to sign up to anything legalistic and more than a page or two long. What practical suggestions do you have for short, simple and straightforward contracts? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/can-i-stop-animal-rights-activists-from-harassing-my-staff?/3147496.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/can-i-stop-animal-rights-activists-from-harassing-my-staff?/3147496.article Some of my staff involved in a planning application have started to receive aggressive correspondence and phone calls from animal rights activists. Is there anything I can do? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-should-i-look-out-for-in-my-clients’-bespoke-contracts?/3129290.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/practice-and-it/what-should-i-look-out-for-in-my-clients’-bespoke-contracts?/3129290.article What are the main legal issues to consider if my clients insist on their own standard or bespoke contract? Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT