Engineers have a responsibility not only for their actions or errors but also for the actions/errors of those subconsultants or subcontractors who work under their direction. While there is much focus on managing an engineering firm’s own risk, all too often there is not sufficient attention paid to its potential vicarious liability, or so-called inherited risk, attendant to utilizing subconsultants. Developing and sticking to a process to manage subconsultant/subcontractor relationships can help minimize this risk and further enhance a firm’s success. …