TRUST YOUR GUT: Is This Project Worth the Risk?

Red Flags, Difficult Clients, and Protecting Your Practice

Not every project is worth taking and knowing when to trust your gut can make all the difference in protecting your architectural practice. Join Jeff McLaughlin of McLaughlin Insurance Agency for a practical, scenario-based discussion designed to help small-firm architects recognize potential risks before they become costly problems.

From identifying red flags in prospective clients and negotiating protective contract language to managing scope creep, addressing difficult conversations, and handling delayed payments, this program will explore the challenges architects face throughout the life of a project.

Through real-world scenarios and discussion, participants will learn how to establish clear expectations, protect their professional interests, document important decisions, and recognize when a project may be heading toward a potential claim.

Whether it’s knowing what questions to ask before accepting a project, when to push back on additional services, or when it’s time to walk away, this presentation will offer practical guidance to help architects make informed decisions and protect their firms.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 pm
AIA Office (2220 N. Classen Blvd., Ste A, OKC)