https://land8.com/members/dennisj-jarrardplaclarb/activity/ Activity feed for Dennis J. Jarrard, PLA, CLARB. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:43:36 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 ef82e03fe3aef14b0c487c88445163d8 https://land8.com/forums/topic/design-software/#post-3561136 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:48:01 +0000 Autocad Civil 3D and LandFX. Plan renderings in either LandFX or Photoshop.

]]> 0 b28278a806d75ede1d338738e14b56bf https://land8.com/forums/topic/commercial-building-site-grading-plans/#post-3561135 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:37:16 +0000 I work for a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm and I do all the preliminary site planning as requested by our largest commercial client. That includes all of the preliminary code research. Sometimes it might require multiple iterations until the client is happy with the layout. After the site layout is complete the document…[Read more]

]]> 0 b3782341ca4f22a1be9dcd6bc6073f6f http://land8.com/forums/topic/how-long-is-a-lare-exam-result-valid/#post-151041 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:57:49 +0000 Check with your State…they are all different.  But don’t delay, finish the exam and get it over with, I had to repeat a section because I waited too long.  

]]> 0 fba0049a41fd1a99753de6bd523d7c40 https://land8.com/forums/topic/salary-bump-after-licensure/#post-151552 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 23:25:19 +0000 Andrew and Chris are right it doesn’t automatically mean a raise.  Billable rates are based on the position you hold with the firm.  Like Andrew mentioned having your license certainly makes you more marketable and most firms like to add that feather in their cap with the number of credentialed staff they have.  I remember when I was in your sh…[Read more]

]]> 0 f8361c62f1fb76b05e1fe397b70b6b1d http://land8.com/forums/topic/landworkscad-lt-or-pro-versus-vectorworks-landmark/page/2/#post-151654 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 14:56:09 +0000 Andrew, I believe that FX CAD is basically Autocad LT, but you are right there is a cost associated with it.  I’m not sure why you can just use the LandFX add on with Autocad LT but i am sure there are some kind of proprietary features that prevent it from happening.  A couple of times a year LandFX does offer some pretty good sale incentives w…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ee54c5b99246a2f0644d969c06f6818 http://land8.com/forums/topic/landworkscad-lt-or-pro-versus-vectorworks-landmark/page/2/#post-151656 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:01:46 +0000 I am not sure what your background is when it comes to using any kind of CAD software, but before you purchase you might consider the following:
1.  If you are new to using CAD software Vectorworks Landmark might be the way to go.  I own the software and it has a lot of capabilities a lot of software programs do not.  
2. If you have worked in Au…[Read more]

]]> 0 a6a15ea9cd6647e57d2194507a1cb445 https://land8.com/forums/topic/ce-courses/#post-152175 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:50:41 +0000 Go to the State of Ohio Board of Landscape Architects link.  Search their site for Continuing Education.  They have a listing of Free online CE courses. They aren’t specific to Ohio either.  You might find something there that will work for you.

]]> 0 6e8d656f76ae97718e82ee0f7cf4ffd8 http://land8.com/forums/topic/structural-soil/#post-153113 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:45:14 +0000 The City of Chicago requires structural soil for plant pits in narrow planting areas.  The projects that I have worked on the trees were in similar 5’x5′ plant pits with tree grates.  My last project was in the downtown area and it required lava rock to be used in lieu of mulch.  You might also google Cornell Structural Soil or Amsterdam Tree San…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1c6f86550f79c8930cfc1d33a50fab7 https://land8.com/forums/topic/when-it-all-makes-sense/#post-153572 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:29:36 +0000 If you know who the contractor is before you get on site that would be great.  Walking onto a job site and seeing a familiar face always helps to put one at ease.  Call ahead let them know you are coming out to the job to observe the construction and answser any questions they may have.  Be confident but not arrogant.  If this is the initial mee…[Read more]

]]> 0 d16d5dc92cc1ad4e34cbb0ae9f4ba029 https://land8.com/forums/topic/when-it-all-makes-sense/#post-153576 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:50:50 +0000 Given that you are working for a residential landscape LA firm, you will probably get to do some construction administration out in field.  That is where you will start to see what you have detailed become reality and will have a better understanding of what it was you have drawn in 2D.  When it really starts to make sense is when/if the c…[Read more]

]]> 0 e7726c8ac30378b3436a3a25cf5155ee https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-in-developer-firms/page/2/#post-153763 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:56:35 +0000 My first job out of college, which lasted for 15 years was working for a major US retailer.  We had a 500 person Design and Construction staff.  I designed stores that we “self-developed” but also hired and managed landscape architects that were working for developers who were building stores for us.  It was interesting work, and I was tra…[Read more]

]]> 0 e7726c8ac30378b3436a3a25cf5155ee https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-in-developer-firms/page/2/#post-153763 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:56:35 +0000 My first job out of college, which lasted for 15 years was working for a major US retailer.  We had a 500 person Design and Construction staff.  I designed stores that we “self-developed” but also hired and managed landscape architects that were working for developers who were building stores for us.  It was interesting work, and I was tra…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2432d1db15ddb6f0429e3b0dffd8486 https://land8.com/forums/topic/why-dont-professors-teach-more-autocad-in-schools/page/3/#post-153800 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:49:51 +0000 Here’s to our generation!!  Cheers!!

]]> 0 87d6a186688e95fe8bdfce2dbf843c40 https://land8.com/forums/topic/cimis-irrigation-schedule/#post-153970 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:57:23 +0000 http://wwwcimis.water.ca.gov/cimis/welcome.jsp

]]> 0 23a93f18759a6ca8920bae281cb76be2 https://land8.com/forums/topic/usefulness-of-old-lare-study-guides/#post-153972 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:40:14 +0000 Its important to note that the exam is always evolving so what might not seem relevant now may come back and be relevant on a future exam.  It always seems to depend on which way the wind is blowing that year. 

]]> 0 d7e593993e15d5283a3f48e54243f62a http://land8.com/forums/topic/things-for-a-landscape-architect-to-seedo-in-france-andor-spain/#post-154418 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:36:41 +0000 I was in Paris a couple of years ago in early September.  We signed up for a couple of different bike tours not being familiar with the city.  I found the bike tour of Paris and the tour of Versailes to be very entertaining.  The trip out to Versailes was nice because you are able to bike through the town of Versailes out toward the Palace and wi…[Read more]

]]> 0 32b35d5ad7ebcd1c908b64b786e5e8ab https://land8.com/forums/topic/small-office-solo-practitioner-network-setup/page/2/#post-154474 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:02:44 +0000 You certainly have lots of options, I think you are going to have to lose Windows 8 from your computer.  Land FX recommends against Windows 8 and encourages the use of Windows 7. Given that you are running Autoca13 and LandFX you probably will need a pretty robust computer.  Our office has a central server located in another city and we are w…[Read more]

]]> 0 abd7ee61f1d2f778f60bb6514098f6f0 https://land8.com/forums/topic/where-to-move/page/2/#post-154912 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:16:23 +0000 Sounds like your hearts in the West and near family.  Those are the places I would venture too.  Nothing like having a support network to encourage you to get the ball rolling.  I have seen a lot of job postings for LA’s in California, and most of these were not even posted on the ASLA website.  Get to a location and focus on the market, start NET…[Read more]

]]> 0 a34704222ef672397d8e0e4cc196d770 https://land8.com/forums/topic/plagiarism-in-a-ce-course/#post-155119 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:34:45 +0000 I had a professor in college that taught Recreational Geography.  He, also, basically read the textbook to us everyday.  On the plus side, he was the actual author of the text book.  Still it would have been nicer to have a deeper discussion on his themes instead of a regurgitation of them.  What I thought would be enjoyable class turned out to…[Read more]

]]> 0 61723f757d5a11ab17398a3a4d982953 https://land8.com/forums/topic/cad-practice-test-for-potential-employees/#post-155183 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:33:38 +0000 Our firm tests every potential new employee who would be doing any kind of plan production.  The reason for testing is because we have been burned in the past with people who are less than honest on their resume’s or how they have produced work.  So now everyone gets tested.  Our test is relatively simple.  There is like 10-15 questions/steps tha…[Read more]

]]> 0 1e7acbff4e9460af356e86bc399ef705 http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-section-4/#post-155928 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:06:01 +0000 You may find people reluctant to discuss since they make you sign a waver before you take the exam that you will not discuss the exam with other candidates or on social media etc. 

]]> 0 ae710acb15a996b5b65ad9e1b70b786d https://land8.com/forums/topic/clarbwork-experience/#post-155475 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:04:31 +0000 Check the State of Iowa website.  Based on what I have read I believe your work experience working under a Landscape Architect, doing landscape architectural type work would qualify.
 

]]> 0 4ace23f4c08bea3e2caa221c3ce0cee6 https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-long-can-you-go-between-taking-sections-of-the-lare/#post-155526 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:22:45 +0000 I am not sure that is a correct statement.  I believe the time frame is based on the requirements State where you are applying for your initial licensure.  For example:  The State of Michigan allows you a 10 year time frame.  I am sure other states have different requirements.  I don’t see anywhere on the CLARB website where they even speak to this issue.

]]> 0 d2b5d8f46555df12ee69191aae790e9e https://land8.com/forums/topic/bockholt-landscape-architecture-website-up-and-running/#post-155939 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:58:03 +0000 Our company network wouldn’t let me view.  Apparent security risk.  🙁

]]> 0 df503f5a8fe7c0e93e2560616bda6f25 https://land8.com/forums/topic/need-design-help-for-telescoping-gate/#post-156710 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:11:20 +0000 This might be a stretch but there is a company in Corta Madera, CA called NanaWall Systems (http://www.nanawall.com). Granted what they do is more for large architectural wall systems like big banks of folding windows, but maybe they can assist you with engineering something. Maybe you can assist them in designing and patenting a design. Instead of…[Read more]

]]> 0 0a904349473f80cbfebb9db90cf0672a https://land8.com/forums/topic/integration-of-schedules-registers-across-platforms/#post-156885 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:43:49 +0000 I have created Schedules in Xcel and have successfully inserted them using “paste special” into Microstation files. I have never done this with Autocad.

]]> 0 d371f2c73c6dbcd5b023dd15b0e98a97 http://land8.com/forums/topic/need-feedback-on-portfolio/page/5/#post-156998 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:26:26 +0000 I actually like what you have put together. It starts with simple projects and builds throughout, as if to show how your design talents have evolved and become more sophisticated. Whether that was planned or not that is one of the things that I take away. I also don’t have a problem with the content. You are very talented and that held my interest…[Read more]

]]> 0 70a09ad3e8bcf9428f08b4f85fcc9d6b http://land8.com/forums/topic/history-of-la-degrees-in-the-southeast/#post-157037 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:52:12 +0000 It would appear LSU’s Landscape Architecture program started somewhere around the 1940’s/1950’s, it’s not real clear in their department bio.

]]> 0 8612b91db26f540dae93ac598bb0675f http://land8.com/forums/topic/thank-you-for-applying-but/page/2/#post-157072 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:41:53 +0000 I have to agree with some of Roland’s comments. As a person in the role of hiring landscape designers in our office, it would appear that your portfolio and resume’ is light on content. Especially, if as you state in your cover letter, you are applying for a position of Project Manager. What you are showing in your resume and work examples are not…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb5b228c4c0e13244949d324879a6ec1 https://land8.com/forums/topic/mike-lin-phenomenon/#post-157488 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:50:29 +0000 Loved Bob Ross…..he was more relaxing then watching fish in a tank.

]]> 0 ea21b16599a0f7b9591d3aea7dce5431 https://land8.com/forums/topic/working-remotely-for-small-firms/#post-158050 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:54:45 +0000 Our main office is in Atlanta and all of the satelite offices are connect to the network T1 or T2 lines or whatever the number is up too nowdays. However, we do have several individuals all over the country that work remotely who are not directly connected to the network. They all connect through via the VPN as Brendan mentioned below. We also…[Read more]

]]> 0 b6232628e19e77bd9a7c284a5050234b https://land8.com/forums/topic/pierscape-chicagos-navy-pier-design-competition/#post-158655 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:23:33 +0000 Suck hole is a pretty good description.  The only people that go there are tourist and suburbanites who don’t know any better.  Chicago certainly has so much more to offer then Navy Pier.  The store selection is awful too.  Popcorn stands and cheesy t shirt shops.

]]> 0 a61d1cacb4916f9357382232b04720eb https://land8.com/forums/topic/is-leed-ap-bdc-valued-in-landarch-firms/#post-158787 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:22:54 +0000 If you are looking to work in a Landscape Architecture only firm, I would say it is not important to them. However, having a specific credential can only add to your resume’ and give a firm a bigger picture of who you are and your ablitlities. Having those credentials would probalby be more valued at a Multi disciplinary firm. Too bad the cost is…[Read more]

]]> 0 5d02f613e0376e44f732b8b3d12401b8 http://land8.com/forums/topic/landfx/#post-158791 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:37:01 +0000 At work (the real job) I use LandFX with Autocad 2011. Of course someone else is paying for the licences so that makes it so much more desirable to me. I actually love working with LandFX and I would use it at home if it was more affordable. At home (the place where I am able to be most creative) I have Vectorworks Landmark. It’s a more affordable…[Read more]

]]> 0 2b7c3b1f9eb0f0492f31bcebfa701c54 https://land8.com/forums/topic/municipal-landscape-requirements/#post-158930 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:03:45 +0000 I have recently worked on a design for a commercial project in a Chicago suburb with a very strict landscape code and as part of my due dilligence was in contact with the city planning staff/landscape architect.  (The project is a redevelopment of vacant office building.)  During our discussions he suggested that I could modify their buffer req…[Read more]

]]> 0 1cca6049edd872c3341e8e585ca9e57f http://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architect-in-architecture-office/#post-159354 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:29:50 +0000 I work for a medium size A/E firm with muliple office around the country and am in a similar role.  However, I am the Senior Site Planner for the office.  I wear many hats at once it seems.  I generate all of the initial site plans / feasiblity studies for projects produced from our office.  Once the project becomes “real” I also have been prov…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c5e9f9ec9cdad4980b08426db548474 https://land8.com/forums/topic/cad-programs/#post-159665 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:18:38 +0000 Autocad 2011, Microstation V8i Select, LandFX, Briscad, Vectorworks Landmark
LandFX Comprehensive and easy to learn and produce immediately.  A real time saver when doing planting and irrigation designs.
Cost (Briscad is the most affordable and it works with Land FX)
LandFX
 

]]> 0 5e01bc85c1a76fbfaa58727eda155b30 https://land8.com/forums/topic/fyi-archietcural-billing-index-for-september/#post-159652 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:37:50 +0000 I guess I should count my blessings and stop complaining to others about having to work 50 – 60 hour weeks because we are so busy.  That we actually have clients that are actually spending money and building and who are ramping up their growth efforts.  Keep it real everyone.  There are good things happening out there, it’s not all doom and gloom.

]]> 0 229d88e3121cfc22ef3d139edea79cc7 https://land8.com/forums/topic/plant-sourcing-resource/#post-161430 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:34:44 +0000 Thanks for the link.  I am working on a project in Alabama right now and this, hopefully, will come in very handy.  Looking forward to studying it a little closer.

]]> 0 c6d03cf97d20754ed6d0aa4985f81636 http://land8.com/forums/topic/is-graduate-school-worth-it/page/2/#post-160445 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:51:17 +0000 A lot of those people with Masters in Landscape Architecture that firms have on display probably have a degree in a different field altogether.  A good friend of mine has his undergrad in horticulture from Michigan State and his Masters in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State.  Unfortunately for him when he started his career he wasn’t earning a…[Read more]

]]> 0 5364cc29c365d8f1ef9d2d5be7a5a5b2 https://land8.com/forums/topic/is-graduate-school-worth-it/page/2/#post-160448 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:22:03 +0000 My two cents……if you are finding it difficult to get a job these days perhaps graduate school is a good alternative.  However, I would not recommend an MLA.  You will spend money for at least two more years of school and your job prospects may not be any better.  You will be competing for positions similar to what you would be applying for to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6ab5803c5518c93d0b04b885c546c1d https://land8.com/forums/topic/architects-venturing-further-into-landscape-design/page/2/#post-160517 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:03:44 +0000 Instead of complaining about how architects have done you wrong, if you are in the bay area, why don’t you pay the $30 dollars and go to the event.  It might be a great way to network with several architecture firms and get some of the work you desire.  Listen to what Flora Grubb has to offer.  I’m sure this is a big marketing push for her.  You…[Read more]

]]> 0 927fa170281a7025fb8938fb749e3b39 https://land8.com/forums/topic/parking-lot-landscape-islands-what-is-the-best-approach/page/3/#post-160791 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:54:14 +0000 Nothing worse then someone using mulch as a decorative element. 

]]> 0 0c24e1d7feca3c0326678932892ed53a https://land8.com/forums/topic/anyone-using-land-fx/#post-160757 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:56:14 +0000 Yes I use Land F/X at my office and love it.   It has definitely streamlined a lot of my work processes.

]]> 0 0245a030c9de96f783fba96a852cd31f https://land8.com/forums/topic/some-questions-from-a-high-school-senior/#post-160841 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:50:43 +0000 Benjamin,  I see you are from Rock Island.  I would recommend you travel down to Champaign and meet with some of the faculty at U of I.  They have both an Architecture and Landscape Architecture program along with other allied design professions.  They would be a good resource for your questions.  Not that I am cheering on the U of I but I work…[Read more]

]]> 0 9ce6e41ec40d842f26d660a7e221e045 https://land8.com/forums/topic/working-out-of-the-box-for-landscape-architects/#post-160994 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:01:32 +0000 During the downturn back in 2009 and 2010 I traveled the country surveying stores to determine if we could locate Redbox machines at particular locations.  Specifically, concerned with the location being ADA compliant.  A rudimentary site plan and survey questionnaire was generated for every location.  Sometimes it could be grueling work, hot, di…[Read more]

]]> 0 3c090d0ce4e0aa8816cf67159ece2fa4 http://land8.com/forums/topic/what-to-see-in-chicago/#post-162043 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:53:02 +0000 Spending time along the lake shore is great…especially if the weather is nice.  Looks like you will be near the museum campus at some point so check out the Field Muesum and Adler Planetarium while you are there.  I would also recommend taking some of the architectural tours.  There is a boat tour which is pretty cool.  You might venture to Oak…[Read more]

]]> 0 ae1b7939c01e1c58c0d97f51eca350db http://land8.com/forums/topic/file-under-nasty/page/3/#post-162384 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:36:21 +0000 I would bet the same is true for the Millenium Park fountain in Chicago.  It’s a very popular attraction and on hot scorching days like today I would bet the place is packed with adults and kids. 

]]> 0 b232ef5bca21b0796f24fd0525daefb5 https://land8.com/forums/topic/good-places-to-visit-in-pa/page/2/#post-162750 Tue, 24 May 2011 16:46:47 +0000 Falling Water near Pittsburgh.

]]> 0 960ccbabf5f729c382ce3d112ceb0f44 https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-lisp-repository/#post-162891 Wed, 18 May 2011 17:47:05 +0000 Many years ago I worked for a company that only used Microstation as our cad program.  I used a third party add on called Triforma for Landscape Architecture.  It was a great program.  Lots of similarities in its ease of use like Land FX, however it had a site planning component that allowed such crazy things as placing parking spaces on a cu…[Read more]

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