When the Civil Engineer wears the Hero’s Cape (book review)
“It’s one thing to erroneously tell someone to drive through a lake. It’s quite another to drive someone through a lake.” So explains fictional Civil Engineer Jake Bendel when discussing the need for...
View ArticleNot so Universal Design Fails (guest post)
Today we have a guest post from Carla Williams, who works in customer service for the Williams Brothers Corporation of America. Carla humorously brings light to a serious problem– the intent behind...
View ArticleContract Change #4: Commencement & Completion dates in the AIA documents (law...
We’re in the final countdown of the Top 10 Changes to the AIA A201 contracts. [For the previous post, on Liquidated Damages, go here]. Today, dates of commencement & completion. Technically, I’m...
View ArticleGreen & Sustainable Roof Design- A Durham Case Study
A recent Roofing Magazine article featured a Durham, North Carolina green home belonging to Alison Trott. The home is notable for its extensive green and sustainable roof features. For a relatively...
View ArticleThe Old Well gets ADA-accessible Face Lift
Long time readers may know that my blood runs Carolina Blue. As a double Tar Heel and a Chapel Hill resident, I’ve seen the Old Well, the symbolic center/emblem of the University of North Carolina at...
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