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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Leaving LA for Civil in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month ago
No….it’s NOT “all about the money”. But, I totally understand, you have to earn a living.
IMO, the main reason you had so much trouble finding an LA job (between 2008 and 2013) was because, Obama wa our President during that period….it was a difficult time for EVERY Landscape Architect & design firm. If you’re in the LA profession long…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Leaving LA for Civil in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month ago
To “bd”…just read your most recent comment.
Well, I definitely “understand” where you’re coming from. I invested (4) years of my life by enlisting in the U.S. Navy (served on board an Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean Sea)…so, I could use the G.I. Bill to help me get my (4) year LA degree @ Texas A&M University. I didn’t take out a…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Provider for Professional and Liability Insurance in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month ago
I have read that “Liability Insurance” for Landscape Architects runs around $50.00 per month, but, not sure what all that covers. Need to look at the “details” of a policy…be sure you cover ALL the bases.
I am very close to Retirement, but, since being on my own (Feb. 1991), I never carried any Liability Insurance…..maybe I was just “lucky”.…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic How to do construction documents in the forum EDUCATION 1 month ago
I just now GOOGLED “Is there an on-line Landscape Architect’s Contract Document Checklist?”…..and a (14) page LIST came up. It’s very comprehensive….but, includes CE and LA items.
Still…just having a CHECK LIST for Contract Documents…not sure just how much that will help you IF you haven’t gone through the entire “Design Process” for many…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Leaving LA for Civil in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month ago
IMO….LAs and CE’s are like the “oil & water” analogy. VERY, very different professions! Andrew probably understands this better than most of us. LA’s are creative, we actually know how to draw, and just think differently than CE’s think. Civil Engineering is all about “math” and “computer software”. Personally, I wouldn’t in a million years…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Leaving LA for Civil in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 1 week ago
To WBS……What do YOU know??? You’re a “Student” in California. IMO, the biggest problem with the “younger generations” is they lack a “work ethic”. They want everything handed to them…even FREE, if they can get it. The point I was making above is….having ONLY (4) years of experience in the field of Landscape Architecture is really STILL at…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Leaving LA for Civil in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Well, considering you ONLY have (4) yrs. of exp. practicing Landscape Architecture…I feel sure you’re NOT making very much $$$. LAs do start out @ pretty low salaries. However, after you have gained substantial experience designing a variety of projects & have 6 to 10 yrs. of design experience…you should have opportunities to earn a higher…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic How to do construction documents in the forum EDUCATION 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Well, IMO, you sure don’t learn HOW in a University LA degree program. Maybe I’m just old school here, but, I believe the best way to learn how to produce professional “Contract Documents” is by working for a descent sized quality Landscape Architecture Firm.
Before I went out on my own @ ag 41, I designed for 2 different LA firms. At the 2nd…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Flooding by Design 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Seriously…all we seem to get here on LAND 8 with these BLOGS are…..Liberal leaning articles telling us “THE SKY IS FALLING”…..Landscape Architects MUST do something.
The “Planet Earth” is always changing…seas rise and fall…weather is always changing & it always will. Does anyone really truly believe that mankind can “change” the…[Read more] -
J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Job locations for Landscape Architects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 1 month, 2 weeks ago
OK…..It’s now, Feb. 16, 2020 and I was just looking at the LAND 8 Job Board. I didn’t see more than maybe (2) Landscape Architecture jobs in “LOCATIONS” that would be considered “good locations” IMO.
Go Look. California, New York, Idaho, Maryland, Connecticut…..ALL locations with high cost of living and high State Income Taxes. Plus, most…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Flooding by Design 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Assuming…that everything written here is “true”……I’m wondering. WHY did Barack & Michelle Obama (both major advocates of the “green energy movement & climate change issues”…..purchase a very expensive, multi-million Residence in the Cape Cod area…on several Acres of land that are right on the Atlantic Ocean? I’ve seen photos of that…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, UT Austin [Land8x8 Video] 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Yes……the Seas on Planet Earth have been rising now for centuries. However, according to NASA, the average amount of “Rising Sea Level” per year is now .1 (that’s point 1 inches) per year. How can you even measure that? IMO, this topic is way over blown. Just more “Liberal” rhetoric.
If everyone is so concerned about rising seas and…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Eco Altitudes [Land8x8 Video] 2 months, 2 weeks ago
P.S………Besides, the auto industry in America (along with Oil & Gasoline) are MAJOR driving forces in our Nation’s economy. Oh, it’s nice to “discuss” concepts like AV’s….but, these type of vehicles are WAY OFF IN OUR FUTURE!!! Can anyone even “imagine” the cost to remove all of our existing streets and highways…and force every American t…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Eco Altitudes [Land8x8 Video] 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Just for a CHANGE…..would it be “possible” if we could get some well written BLOG Articles that are written by someone is NOT a “Very Far Left Liberal”…..Landscape Architects who have “practical” solutions……instead of farfetched solutions that would cost us literally Trillions of dollars. Besides, even if we all joined together here in…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Really, the Earth is expected to have almost 10 Billion People by the year 2050??? According to AOC in the U.S. House of Representatives here in the U.S……if we don’t solve the problem of “CLIMATE CHANGE”…..there will be ZERO people on this Planet.
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Angus…….That’s all well and good; However, part of the role of the Landscape Architect on EVERY design project is to give good “guidance” to the client. I would have simply explained to the neighborhood committee….that people walking, jogging and biking move more easily through a space…..when the pathways are “curved”. I’m all for p…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Fire safe landscaping in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 3 months, 1 week ago
IMO….someone needs to mail a copy of this book “Firescaping” to the Governor of California. It’s apparent that California’s environmental policies with regards to stopping the Forest Fires just is NOT working!!!
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Low Lying Parks in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Katherine…..well, I have read that the “seas are rising” very little each year, but, barely enough that you can measure. IMO, the reports that the seas are rising at a rapid rate where you could measure those rises in FEET is just bogus.
I don’t mean to politicalize your “rising seas” statement…but, as I recall, former President Obama was…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jeeezzzzzz Nick, get a grip. I’m not going to apologize to you twice. Your points are well taken…..let’s move on, shall we.
Respectfully,
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Nick…I do apologize. I didn’t intend to offend you…just felt “some” of your comments were uncalled for. And, I know some of mine were too.
I wasn’t able to view any of your projects….though, I wanted to. I’m sure you are a very well qualified “Land Planner”.
Well, I can understand the layoff situation. IMO, during the 8 yrs. Obama was in…[Read more]
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