A recent ENR headline caught my attention: “Structural Engineers Learn Lessons From Failures Through Digital Databases.” The article by Nadine Post discussed a new digital database—similar to YouTube, SharePoint and Wikipedia—being developed by structural engineers to “harness knowledge” to avoid future loses.
As noted in Post’s article, “[w]ith global engineering research, knowledge and failure
I just received an email this morning from ConsensusDocs, announcing that they will be offering a new and significantly improved new technology platform for ConsensusDocs contracts within the next two weeks that will improve the contract process.
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Noted author and business attorney, Peter Siviglia, often talks about “forms of writing”… In today’s post, I discuss some tips on drafting development and construction contracts.
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A week does not go by without a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance asking me, “How do you do it all?” The short answer: “It’s tough … very tough … but I have some help.” Today’s post is about use of Google Reader to help with your research.
Continue Reading How Do You Do It All: Work? Family? Blog? Answer: Google Reader.
Today’s guest post is written by Joe Hardesty, who handles complex litigation in construction and business disputes. He has defended and prosecuted claims for clients arising from major construction projects throughout the country, surety disputes, commercial real estate disputes and a variety of disputes arising from business transactions. He also advises clients on matters