11/1/17
By: Cheryl H. Shaw
82-year old Frances Robinette died in a New Orleans nursing home four days after Hurricane Katrina struck. Robinette had been a resident of the facility for two years and suffered a host of medical issues including …
11/1/17
By: Cheryl H. Shaw
82-year old Frances Robinette died in a New Orleans nursing home four days after Hurricane Katrina struck. Robinette had been a resident of the facility for two years and suffered a host of medical issues including …
When is Engineering Required? City of Atlanta Issues New Code Interpretation
10/18/17
By: Cheryl H. Shaw
The City of Atlanta recently published its second International Residential Code interpretation of 2017, confirming that structural designs utilizing Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) must be designed and sealed by an engineer licensed to practice within the …
LOL (Limitation of Liability) Clauses in A&E Contracts: He who laughs last, laughs best
10/11/17
By: Cheryl H. Shaw
It’s no coincidence that the abbreviation for “Limitation of Liability” is LOL. That’s the reaction design professionals often get when they include an LOL clause in a contract proposal. LOL or “exculpatory” clauses limit the designer’s …