It is time for some new running shoes. In the past month, I attended two major trade shows after speaking to the particular industry association. First, I was humbled to speak to the Kentucky chapter of USGBC on the ASHRAE 189.1 standards and the International Green Construction Code, as well as some of the top
The Four Stages of Documentation on a Construction Project
Last week, I was in Las Vegas speaking at the AGC National Convention and attending CONEXPO / CON-AGG, an international tradeshow featuring more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest in construction equipment, technologies and services. Later this week, I will share some thoughts about the tradeshow, including some of my favorite exhibits.
In the
Do You Have a Disaster Recovery or Emergency Plan?
I have never been to Japan. I cannot begin to understand the tremendous circumstances the country and its people have experienced. However, I have lived through a natural disaster. Many of my Nashville friends and clients found themselves in a mess of trouble earlier this year during the May floods.
What did we learn?
Surviving Your First Ten Years As a Lawyer (or Contractor or Executive)
I realize that many different types of people read this blog: contractors, architects, consultants, homeowners, lawyers … and the list goes on. Despite our differences in vocation or industry, I think we all have a few things in common: (1) we all will face adversity in our lives; (2) we all have desire to be better
What Do Global Green Building Codes and Standards Look Like? See For Yourself!
My transition to a new law firm has come with a few new perks, such as working with a tight-knit group of construction and environmental lawyers who practice both nationally and internationally.
One of our bright young stars, Lauran Sturm, recently compiled a comprehensive list of global codes and standards governing sustainable design and
How to Deal with the “Ripple Effect” or “Cumulative Impact” of Change Orders
Last week was crazy for me! Not only did I have more meetings than one could fit in the work week, but we had to find alternative overnight plans for our six children for an out-of-town law firm event. Just like a construction project, we had to deal with the "ripple effect" of many changes