Design Firm Management & Administration Report

The use—or rather, misuse—of cell phones can have costly consequences for A/E firms. Just ask the partners at Smith Barney, who recently shelled out $500,000 to settle a lawsuit involving cell phone use. A/E firm managers should protect their firm with a written risk-management policy that details what’s expected of architects, engineers, and staff while working away from the office. What to include: In the car …