As demand for green buildings continues to grow, design professionals should have contracts and documents in place that clearly define the scope of their services, industry experts say.

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Dennis Artese, a shareholder in the New York office of Anderson Kill P.C., said the proliferation of green buildings may result in additional errors and omissions claims arising out of faulty or defective design of the buildings.

“Architects and engineers are now called to have very specific designs that meet various LEED certifications,” Mr. Artese said.

A building that is designed appropriately and functions properly but doesn’t meet thresholds to earn a specific certification could result in E&O claims, he said.

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