As the owner of the RFP Database , where over 500 RFPs are listed each week for services from accounting and architecture to web design and water reclamation, lots of people ask me for advice for how best to approach RFPs. of Chicago Press, 2007) Jay Openshaw says on: 8 March 2010 at 12:23 pm It always amuses me that we as contractors are always so sure that the low bidder has bid below his or her cost or “cheated” and we are convinced that there is no better way to build a project than the way we bid it. take that back, they don’t have to.  You better wait until next month.  MORE >>

And I found my niche in the world of architectural, engineering and construction forensics. What is Forensic Science Although most commonly associated with criminal matters, due to the popularity of shows like CSI, forensic science is applied to many disciplines, including architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C). Many of the great architectural designs of our modern era would not be possible without reinforced concrete. In order to push the limits of architecture, engineering and construction, one must know what the limits are. You Bet! Great Combination! MORE >>

On Friday night, I sat between the editor of Canadian Architect magazine and the Globe and Mail’ s architectural reporter in Washington’s National Building Museum.  This 2007 New York Times article , quoting Holcim’s main competitor, outlines that cement production is one of the largest single sources of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions — reaching five per cent.  The Holcim Awards North America ceremony. They may — in fact one or both probably did — decline Holcim Canada Inc.’s However, I cannot claim such purity.  Swiss Franc) business.  MORE >>

We learn about the history of the brick (it’s older than architecture would let on), for example, and why windows aren’t very popular until recent modern times (there was a tax on glass). Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Nov 2010 29 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Bill Bryson’s New Book Has Treasures For Construction Industry I’m a big fan of Bill Bryson’s books. The book is as advertised. MORE >>

16 (2007 ).  Search Construction Law NC Blog Tags ADA AIA architect architectural attorney bad design budget business business dispute change Code ConsensusDOCS construction contract administrator contractor damages Davidson v. by MelissaBrumback on September 16, 2010 If you have ever asked a lawyer to review your construction contracts (and you should have), you may have noticed that lawyers get very excited over the indemnity provisions that may or may not be in the contracts you are contemplating signing.  What are indemnity provisions, and why should you care? What is it? MORE >>