Dennis J. Jarrard, PLA, CLARB

Finding the job with Kmart was just out of the blue. I, like most students in the field of Landscape Architecture, thought that my career move upon graduation would be to one of the “big boy” firms. The EDAW’s, EDSA, Sasaki etc., because that is all you ever heard about from every professor. It was during my Spring term just before graduation and…[Read more]

I checked this site the other day and there were tons of opportunities. It will take a lot of fortitude to navigate your way through the Federal Government process for hiring but given the times it might be worth it.

http://www.fedbizopps.gov

Also, just as a side note, don’t get caught up in just trying to find something in traditional landscape…[Read more]

Here in the Chicagoland area there are several alternatives to salt being used on the roads. Check the link below:

http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/01/09/news/local/doc49642a2e48b3e906758866.txt

I am from the midwest and have been educated here as well. The first company I worked for out of college was a major national developer and I worked on a lot of projects all along the west coast. Through my landscape architect contacts on the West coast I quickly learned of the Sunset Climate zones and have found them very useful. As others…[Read more]

EDAW, Sasaki, EDSA, etc. Are known brands by the products they have put out. They are award winning firms with high profile projects. Once you get your firm established, with a quality reputation more project awards will be coming your way. I work for a large, nationwide multidisciplinary firm. We do have a marketing representative but his role is…[Read more]

Maggie,

Our firm is heavily dependent on commecial / retail / restaurant clients. We have been hit very hard. We are a national firm and fortunately as an LA I have a bit of a niche in this office. However, the work has dried up so badly over all the office is struggling a bit. No raises, bonuses etc. I am fine with that if they keep the doors…[Read more]

Our office uses both Land F/X and Civil 3D (limited basis) and I haven’t found any problems. I have just found out that Land F/X is making some changes for 2009 and they will be charging a separate fee for the Irrigation component of their software. I think it’s only like $100 difference between not getting it or getting it. I have fallen in love…[Read more]