Construction Law in North Carolina

Green Construction Creates More Than a Sustainable Future – It Creates Jobs! (guest post)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:40:08 +0000

Today, a guest post on green design by the folks at University Alliance, in partnership with the University of San Francisco’s higher education program. They offer an online master certificate in supply chain management, and sustainable supply chain management. The unemployment rate in the United States is not going to magically decrease. So what can the [...] Related posts:

Project Management – learn it, use it, avoid a lawsuit (Free Webinar– THIS Tuesday!)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:37:32 +0000

Want to learn more about how to use project management as a risk avoidance tool? Sure you do! Join the Hall & Company folks for this month’s free webinar entitled, “Effective Project Management Practices as a Key Risk Management Strategy.” The webinar will discuss: 1. The essential elements of a solid Project Management Plan and [...] Related posts:

5 Reasons Why You Need Arbitration for a Construction Dispute (Guest Post)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:00:41 +0000

Today we welcome another guest author to the blog– Jonathan Newby. Jonathan is in the brokerage business, and runs a website relating to brokerage fees. Thanks Jonathan for your sharing your thoughts today. Arbitration may be a better alternative to some construction disputes, assuming that you use a qualified and skilled arbitrator or arbitration panel. [...] Related posts:

7 Critical Mistakes that Engineers & Architects Make that Sabotage their Projects

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:21:46 +0000

A lawsuit could cost your company thousands, or hundreds of thousands, of dollars. You will spend more time with your lawyer than you’d like– time you’d otherwise be able to spend on your business. Sound fun? Of course not. What can you do to lessen your risks of a lawsuit? Take a few minutes right [...] Related posts:

Construction Estimating: the Odd Numbers game

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:14 +0000

As a design professional, you have likely seen your share of construction estimates. You may be in charge of evaluating bid proposals and/or in reviewing projects for value engineering possibilities. Of course, you are almost certainly involved in submitting your own proposal estimates for architectural or engineering services on a project. I saw a recent blog discussion on construction estimates, and how owners [...] No related posts.

Roofing performance & codes – Free webinar tomorrow (the “it’s-not-Tue” Tip)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:43:16 +0000

Apologies for the late notice, but this one just crossed my desk: Tomorrow, January 26, 2012, at 2pm EST, Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing University will present a free webinar entitled “Code Changes, Point Programs and the Roofing Industry.” Here’s the description from the presenter: Webinar will discuss issues that are important to both roof performance [...] Related posts:

Specialized Certification for Structural Engineers: a necessity?

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:29:53 +0000

In North Carolina, as in 39 other states, there is no special certification for structural engineers. As structural engineering becomes more complex, is specialized certification an idea whose time has come? “Increasingly, structural engineers, architects and construction firms work together at the earliest stages of a project,” says Jon Schmidt, Associate Structural Engineer and Director [...] Related posts:

Top Design Products of 2011 (Tue Tip)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:06:37 +0000

ED+C (Environmental Design & Construction) magazine recently released a list of its top 10 design products for 2011, based on reader requests for additional information. Topping the list? The Energy Star LED lightbulb. Most popular type of product? Materials relating to air quality. Item which made the best picture for this post? The Invisi Series II [...] Related posts:

Rapunzel vs. the Structural Engineers

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:45:09 +0000

A little light-heartedness for your Friday morning…………. Do your kids’ eyes glaze over when you tell them what you do for a living? The only exposure many kids have to architects and engineers is Mike Brady (thru Brady Bunch re-runs) and NASA folk. If you don’t work for NASA (and I’m pretty sure you aren’t [...] Related posts:

How to Avoid (?) Professional Liability Claims and Manage Liability Exposure (Tue Tip)

Melissa Dewey Brumback — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:27:58 +0000

Have you made it your New Year’s resolution to practice better risk management at your Firm this year? If not, you should! There is always something you can do to lessen your risks of a lawsuit. Here’s an easy one: make plans to attend the next Hall & Company webinar, entitled: “Lessons Learned: Practical Advice [...] Related posts: