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| Here’s a Video You Need To See Want to generate some discussion at your next staff meeting? Show everyone the Sony BMG video available at www.flixxy.com/technology-and-education-2008.htm. It relates some extraordinary facts. |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 100 Case History No 100. A civil engineer in 1992 contacted the ASFE-Member Firm asking if it could provide pile-driving criteria for a hotel to be located on a site the firm had studied three... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 99 Case History No. 99. The ASFE-Member Firm agreed to provide geotechnical engineering and construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) services for a contractor hired... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 98 Case History No. 98. The ASFE-Member Firm signed an owner-drafted contract, agreeing to provide construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) services... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 97 Case History No. 97. A construction-management company retained the ASFE-Member Firm to perform a geotechnical engineering study for a simple structure that involved somewhat complex... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 96 Case History No. 96. A Member Firm made the mistake of agreeing to work for both the owner (a school board) and its retained architect. Complicating matters, the architect refused to sign... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 95 Case History No. 95. A rack-system supplier retained the ASFE-Member Firm to test the welds of a preproduction rack assembly. The welds failed to meet specs and the Member Firm reported... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 94 Case History No. 94. An archaeological firm that was far more astute about technical issues than business issues accepted a one-sided contract for a major project that ran into a variety... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 93 Case History No. 93. A geotechnical engineer was engaged to serve as the owner’s representative during earthwork operations on a five-city-block cluster of high-profile, mixed-use... |
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| CASE HISTORY NO. 92 Case History No. 92. The bizarre tale of a politically well-connected civil engineer who retained a geotechnical engineer to provide support services on a municipal airport project. The airport... |
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Here’s a Video You Need To SeeWant to generate some discussion at your next staff meeting? Show everyone the Sony BMG video available at www.flixxy.com/technology-and-education-2008.htm. It relates some extraordinary facts.
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Areas of Practice: Engineering geology, Environmental services, Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Administrative staff, Field representatives, Laboratory technicians Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid risky clients and projects, Avoid unfavorable contract terms |
CASE HISTORY NO. 100Case History No 100. A civil engineer in 1992 contacted the ASFE-Member Firm asking if it could provide pile-driving criteria for a hotel to be located on a site the firm had studied three...
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Areas of Practice: Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Managers, Principals, Project staff, Technical staff Lessons: Avoid risky clients and projects, Communicate risks to clients, Consider the risk of economic downturn, Maintain project communication, Obtain a signed contract, Obtain adequate fee and scope of services, Provide adequate project documentation, Understand risk vs. reward, Understand standard of care |
CASE HISTORY NO. 99Case History No. 99. The ASFE-Member Firm agreed to provide geotechnical engineering and construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) services for a contractor hired...
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Areas of Practice: Construction materials engineering and testing, Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Field representatives, Managers, Principals, Project staff, Technical staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid doing favors, Communicate risks to clients, Document ignored recommendations, Maintain project communication, Practice in your expertise, Provide adequate field documentation, Review plans and specifications, Understand project relationships |
CASE HISTORY NO. 98Case History No. 98. The ASFE-Member Firm signed an owner-drafted contract, agreeing to provide construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) services...
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Areas of Practice: Construction materials engineering and testing, Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Field representatives, Managers, Principals, Project staff, Technical staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid doing favors, Avoid risky clients and projects, Beware the testimony of “experts”, Communicate risks to clients, Develop strong client relationships, Know when to settle, Maintain project communication, Provide adequate field coverage, Provide adequate field documentation, Provide adequate project documentation, Resolve disputes before they become lawsuits, Understand project relationships, Use appropriate and concise language |
CASE HISTORY NO. 97Case History No. 97. A construction-management company retained the ASFE-Member Firm to perform a geotechnical engineering study for a simple structure that involved somewhat complex...
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Areas of Practice: Construction management, Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Field representatives, Managers, Principals, Project staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid purchase orders, Avoid unfavorable contract terms, Develop strong client relationships, Maintain professional project relationships, Maintain project communication, Obtain a signed contract, Provide adequate field documentation, Resolve disputes before they become lawsuits |
CASE HISTORY NO. 96Case History No. 96. A Member Firm made the mistake of agreeing to work for both the owner (a school board) and its retained architect. Complicating matters, the architect refused to sign...
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Areas of Practice: Civil engineering, Environmental services, Geotechnical engineering, Permitting Beneficial For: Managers, Principals, Project staff, Technical staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid unfavorable contract terms, Develop strong client relationships, Invest in staff training, Know when to settle, Limit liability, Maintain project continuity, Obtain a signed contract, Provide adequate field coverage, Provide adequate project documentation, Resolve disputes before they become lawsuits, Use appropriate and concise language |
CASE HISTORY NO. 95Case History No. 95. A rack-system supplier retained the ASFE-Member Firm to test the welds of a preproduction rack assembly. The welds failed to meet specs and the Member Firm reported...
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Areas of Practice: Construction materials engineering and testing Beneficial For: Laboratory technicians, Managers, Principals, Project staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid risky clients and projects, Provide adequate field documentation |
CASE HISTORY NO. 94Case History No. 94. An archaeological firm that was far more astute about technical issues than business issues accepted a one-sided contract for a major project that ran into a variety...
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Areas of Practice: Cultural resources Beneficial For: Managers, Principals, Project staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Avoid risky clients and projects, Avoid unfavorable contract terms, Develop strong client relationships, Know when to settle, Maintain professional project relationships, Practice in your expertise, Resolve disputes before they become lawsuits, Understand risk vs. reward |
CASE HISTORY NO. 93Case History No. 93. A geotechnical engineer was engaged to serve as the owner’s representative during earthwork operations on a five-city-block cluster of high-profile, mixed-use...
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Areas of Practice: Construction management, Construction materials engineering and testing, Geotechnical engineering Beneficial For: Managers, Principals, Project staff, Technical staff Lessons: Actively resolve problems, Balance risk with conservatism, Communicate risks to clients, Develop strong client relationships, Maintain professional project relationships, Maintain project communication, Review plans and specifications |
CASE HISTORY NO. 92Case History No. 92. The bizarre tale of a politically well-connected civil engineer who retained a geotechnical engineer to provide support services on a municipal airport project. The airport...
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Areas of Practice: Civil engineering Beneficial For: Accounting staff, Managers, Principals, Project staff Lessons: Avoid doing favors, Avoid risky clients and projects, Know when to settle, Obtain a signed contract, Resolve disputes before they become lawsuits |
