Industries We Serve
Architecture, engineering and 90+ technical specialties. Each one has its own risks, contracts and underwriting questions.
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Condos, healthcare, schools, public work, infrastructure and more. The kind of project changes the insurance as much as the discipline does.
Design intent, documents and coordination
Architecture & Design
Architecture, landscape, interiors, lighting, pools, preservation and specialty planners.
ArchitectsBuilding design, construction documents, permitting and construction administrationLandscape ArchitectsSite design, planting, grading, irrigation, parks and streetscapesInterior DesignersSpace planning, finishes, furniture and tenant improvementsHospitality Interior DesignHotels, restaurants and resorts: FF&E, finishes and brand standardsBuilding DesignersHomes and small buildings designed without an architect's licenseLighting DesignersArchitectural, landscape and theatrical lighting, controls and photometricsAquatic & Pool DesignersPools, water features, spas and aquatic centersHistoric Preservation ConsultantsHistoric structure reports, restoration, tax credits and landmark reviewHealthcare & Medical Equipment PlannersMedical equipment planning, procurement and hospital space programmingFoodservice & Kitchen ConsultantsCommercial kitchen design, equipment layouts and laundry planning
Calculations, stamped drawings and reliance
Engineering
Civil, structural, MEP, geotechnical, fire, water, transportation, bridges, telecom, acoustics, envelope and energy.
Civil EngineersSite, grading, drainage, utilities, roads and land developmentStructural EngineersBuilding structures, foundations, retrofits, inspections and steel or concrete designMEP EngineersMechanical, electrical and plumbing design for buildingsMechanical & HVAC EngineersHVAC, ventilation, controls and energy systemsElectrical EngineersPower, lighting, low voltage and service designPlumbing EngineersDomestic water, sanitary, storm and medical gas systemsGeotechnical EngineersSoils reports, foundation recommendations, slopes and retaining wallsFire Protection EngineersSprinklers, fire alarm, smoke control and life safety analysisWater Resources EngineersStormwater, flood studies, hydrology, dams and leveesWater & Wastewater Treatment EngineersTreatment plants, pump stations, pipelines and permitsMarine Engineers & Naval ArchitectsVessels, ports, piers, docks and coastal structuresTraffic & Transportation EngineersTraffic studies, signals, signing, striping and roadway designBridge & Rail EngineersBridges, rail, transit structures and inspectionsTelecom & Tower EngineersCell towers, rooftop sites, fiber and structural analysisTechnology, AV & Security ConsultantsAudio visual, IT cabling, access control and security designElevator & Vertical Transportation ConsultantsElevators, escalators, modernization and inspectionsAcoustic ConsultantsSound isolation, noise studies, vibration and room acousticsBuilding Envelope ConsultantsRoofing, waterproofing, facades, windows and envelope testingEnergy & Sustainability ConsultantsEnergy modeling, LEED, audits, decarbonization and code compliance
Plans, forecasts and public process others act on
Planning & Mobility
Land use, transportation, transit, parking, entitlements, outreach and policy planning.
Urban & Land Use PlannersZoning, master plans, land use studies and approvalsTransportation & Mobility PlannersTransportation plans, traffic forecasts, bike and pedestrian networksTransit PlannersBus and rail service planning, ridership and station area plansTDM, Parking & Curbside ConsultantsParking studies, demand management programs and curb planningPublic Engagement & Outreach ConsultantsPublic meetings, surveys, outreach and stakeholder inputSite Planning & Entitlement ConsultantsSite plans, rezoning, permits and approvals for developmentComprehensive & Policy PlannersComprehensive plans, housing elements and policy studies
Models and drawings others build from
Drafting, BIM & Visualization
3D laser scanning, LiDAR, drone capture and photogrammetry, scan-to-BIM, Revit and CAD drafting, renderings.
3D Laser Scanning & LiDARTerrestrial, mobile and drone LiDAR, photogrammetry, point clouds and scan-to-BIMBIM Modeling & CoordinationRevit models, clash detection, coordination and as-built modelsCAD & Drafting ServicesAutoCAD drafting, as-builts, shop drawings and plan sets3D Visualization & RenderingRenderings, animations, virtual tours and walkthroughs
Software and data that others rely on
AEC Technology
Construction software, reality capture platforms, AI plan review, analytics, scheduling and QA/QC.
Construction Document Management & CoordinationPlan rooms, submittals, RFIs and document control softwareAI Plan Review & Code ComplianceAutomated plan checking, code review and permit softwareReality Capture & Progress Monitoring360 photos, drone and scan data platforms, site progress trackingConstruction Contract & Risk AnalyticsContract review, risk scoring and project data analyticsScheduling & Forecasting SoftwareSchedule software, delay forecasting and project controls toolsDesign QA/QC & Peer ReviewDrawing reviews, constructability checks and third-party QA
Measurements and data others rely on
Surveying & Geospatial
Boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, GIS, drone mapping, utility locating and SUE.
Land SurveyorsBoundary, ALTA, topographic, construction staking and as-built surveysGeospatial & GISGIS mapping, spatial data, asset inventories and analysisDrone Mapping ServicesAerial imagery, orthomosaics, photogrammetry, drone LiDAR and volumesSubsurface Utility Engineering & LocatingSUE quality levels, utility locating, GPR and potholing
Findings, samples and site conditions
Inspection, Testing & Environmental
Phase I and II, special inspection, materials testing, hazmat, hygiene, ecology, commissioning, code and ADA review.
Environmental ConsultantsPhase I and II assessments, permitting, compliance and reportsSpecial Inspection & Construction MonitoringSpecial inspections, concrete, steel and welding, construction observationBuilding DiagnosticsLeak investigations, moisture surveys, infrared and building condition testingSite AssessmentsProperty condition reports, due diligence and site investigationsGeotechnical Drilling & Field ServicesSoil borings, drilling, sampling and field testingAsbestos & Hazardous Materials ConsultantsAsbestos, lead and mold surveys, abatement design and monitoringEcological & Wildlife ConsultantsWetlands, endangered species, habitat surveys and permitsTesting LabsSoils, concrete, asphalt and materials testingRemediation ConsultantsCleanup design, contaminated sites and remediation oversightIndustrial HygienistsAir quality, exposure monitoring and indoor environmental testingCommissioning AgentsBuilding commissioning, functional testing and retro-commissioningCode Consultants & Plan ReviewersCode analysis, plan review, permit support and inspectionsAccessibility & ADA ConsultantsADA surveys, accessibility plan review and CASp inspectionsCultural Resources & NEPA ConsultantsArchaeology, historic resources, NEPA and Section 106 reviewsArborists & Urban Forestry ConsultantsTree surveys, risk assessments, protection plans and reportsRoofing Consultants & InspectorsRoof surveys, design, specifications and installation observationPermit ExpeditorsPermit applications, agency follow-up and approvals
Owner-side advice and cost exposure
Project, Cost & Advisory
Owner's and homeowner's representation, construction management, utility coordination, estimating, scheduling, loan monitoring and safety.
Owner’s RepresentativesOwner-side project management from planning through closeoutConstruction ManagersAgency construction management, oversight and inspection for ownersHomeowner’s Representatives & Custom Home ConsultantsPlanning, budgets, plan review, bid review and site visits for homeowners building custom homesUtility Coordination ConsultantsUtility conflicts, relocations and coordination with power, gas and telecomDocument Control & Construction AdministrationSubmittals, RFIs, pay applications and project recordsCost EstimatorsCost estimates, quantity takeoffs and budget reviewsScheduling & Project ControlsCPM schedules, schedule updates and cost controlsCapital Planning & FeasibilityFacility assessments, capital plans and feasibility studiesConstruction Loan Monitors & Draw InspectorsDraw reviews, site visits and progress reports for lendersSafety ConsultantsSite safety plans, audits, training and OSHA compliance
Expert opinions others rely on
Forensic & Expert
Failure analysis, expert testimony, fire origin and cause, construction claims and delay analysis.
Forensic EngineersFailure investigations, cause analysis and damage assessmentsExpert Witnesses & Litigation SupportExpert reports, depositions, testimony and case supportFire InvestigatorsFire origin and cause, scene examination and reportsConstruction Claims & Delay ConsultantsDelay analysis, claims preparation, change orders and disputes
Heavy equipment, plants and energy projects
Energy & Industrial
Mining, oil and gas, LNG, process plants, solar, power and transmission engineering.
Mining & Heavy Machinery EngineersMine design, heavy equipment and materials handlingEnergy & LNG EngineersOil, gas, LNG facilities, pipelines and terminalsIndustrial & Process EngineersProcess design, plants, manufacturing and automationSolar & PV EngineersSolar arrays, PV design, battery storage and interconnectionPower, Utility & Transmission EngineersSubstations, transmission and distribution lines, utility design
Build, design-build and specialty trade work
Construction & Trades
General contracting, design-build, CM at risk, homes and ADUs, and specialty trades.
General ContractorsCommercial and residential building, renovations and tenant improvementsADU SpecialistsAccessory dwelling units, garage conversions and backyard homesDesign-Build FirmsDesign and construction under one contractConstruction Managers at RiskPreconstruction and building at a guaranteed maximum priceResidential BuildersCustom homes, spec homes and remodelsSpecialty & Trade ContractorsElectrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing, drywall and other tradesConcrete ContractorsFoundations, flatwork, structural concrete and tilt-upRoofing ContractorsRoof installation, replacement and repairSteel & Structural ContractorsStructural steel erection, metal decking and miscellaneous metals
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