The Claims-Free Architect

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 ***


Episode Date
Doric Disaster: The Vulgar Portico That Torpedoed a Pastor’s Niagara Mansion Dream
Jul 28, 2026
"I Just Walked Into Space": How Architects Approved a Code-Violating Curved Stair
Jul 21, 2026
The Unhealthy Health Club: Poor Wall Detailing, a Fleeing Contractor and a Modest Settlement
Jul 14, 2026
Ticket Stubs Don’t Lie: The $60K Price of an Architect’s Fake Alibi
Jul 07, 2026
The Claims-Free Architect Season 5: How to Master the Dark Side of Practice Before a Single Lawsuit Wipes Out Your Reputation & Business
Jul 02, 2026
Pros watch in silence as DIY couple’s hands-on build leads to a costly disaster.
Dec 08, 2025
“The Flying Doctor”: How an $18M Claim Collapsed When His Pilot Licence Proved He Could Still Fly
Dec 01, 2025
A Big Claim and a Human Rights Speech: The Co-op That Turned into a Real-Life Funhouse
Nov 24, 2025
The Wonky Wall: How Coordination and Consultants Couldn't Save a Crumbling Heritage Structure
Nov 17, 2025
The Fake Granite Scandal: How One Architect Survived a $1.5M Lawsuit
Nov 10, 2025
How One Marble Threshold Taught This Architect a $450K Lesson
Nov 03, 2025
When ‘Affordable’ Housing Becomes a Liability Trap
Oct 27, 2025
When Hurt Feelings Become Lawsuits
Oct 20, 2025
Why “Wearing Too Many Hats” Could Destroy Your Practice
Oct 13, 2025
Why Copying Designs Could Cost You Your License
Oct 06, 2025
Why an Architect’s Implicit Trust in a Builder-Developer Led to a Legal Nightmare
Sep 29, 2025
When “Following Orders” Conflicts with the Architect's Duty of Care
Sep 22, 2025
The $530,000 Claim That Almost Ruined a Retired Architect
Sep 15, 2025
Why Proper Site Visits Could Save Your Career
Sep 08, 2025
The Windowless Wall and 8-Foot Ceilings: The $1M Claim That Started Without a Permit
Sep 01, 2025
“Who’s in Charge?” – The Historic Masonry Disaster That Cost Everyone
Aug 25, 2025
The Septic Field That Turned Their Dream Home into a Recurring Sewage Pit
Aug 18, 2025
“This Isn’t Florida”: The Board’s Fateful Words That Left Seniors Fainting and One Architect on the Hook
Aug 13, 2025
The Claims-Free Architect Season 4 Trailer (2025)
Aug 12, 2025
When An Improper Fireplace Installation Causes A Ski Lodge Inferno
Dec 09, 2024
How Ignoring The Neighbour's Runoff Resulted In A Paint Shop Flood
Dec 02, 2024
When A Millwork Schedule Typo Leads To A $200,000 Mistake
Nov 25, 2024
How A Mould Expert Worsened Damage From A Faulty Sprinkler Valve
Nov 18, 2024
When a 25-Tonne Precast Wall Crashes Down, Who's Responsible?
Nov 11, 2024
What Happens When An Unreasonable Client Demolishes Completed Work?
Nov 04, 2024
When Cheaping Out Results In A Beloved Building Burning Down
Oct 28, 2024
How The Incorrect Soils Report Led To A Building Collapse
Oct 21, 2024
When Unsuitable Cladding Materials Led To A Building Crumbling
Oct 14, 2024
Why Cutting Corners For A Friend Ends Up Costing More
Oct 07, 2024
When Interpersonal Conflicts Caused Retirees To Shiver In The Cold
Sep 30, 2024
Why An Architect Playing Favourites Landed Himself In Hot Water
Sep 23, 2024
How a Fire Hydrant Upgrade Led to a Million-Dollar Lawsuit
Sep 16, 2024
Why It's Risky For An Architect To Ignore Existing Conditions
Sep 09, 2024
Season 3 Trailer (2024)
Sep 09, 2024
Visual Evidence
Dec 01, 2023
Poor Choices
Oct 01, 2023
Client Demands
Sep 01, 2023
Unchecked Qualifications
Jun 05, 2023
Poor Site Planning
Apr 03, 2023
Inaccurate Certificates
Mar 06, 2023
Relying on Consultants
Jan 03, 2023
Exploring New Products
Nov 01, 2022
Inattention to Detail
Aug 31, 2022
Failure to Communicate
May 02, 2022
No Written Record
Mar 02, 2022