Groups – Activity – Sussan Z.

Peter M. Boyle posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 11 months ago

I just picked up a handful of Blick markers. Are they any good? I’ve used AD and Prismacolor, are these better, worse, or about the same?

Eric Shepley posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 15 years, 11 months ago

I just recently filled the only LA position in my firm in a region where there aren’t many LA’s practicing locally. I’ve been asked to develop some marketing strategies to increase what I can bring in to the firm. Any thoughts as to how to develop the marketing side of what I can provide clients?

Eric Shepley posted an update in the group LA in an Engineering World 15 years, 11 months ago

I recently relocated to Iowa from Arizona. I’m the only LA in my firm and the guys here seem to understand the want for the LA side of projects. The harder sell is to the clients, especially when I don’t get put in contact with them until a plan is needed to meet city requirements. Any suggestions as to convincing the Project Manager to bring me…[Read more]

nick lowe posted an update in the group LA in an Engineering World 16 years ago

Hi i am new to this group and i feel your pain!

Rico Flor posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation 16 years, 1 month ago

So interested in constructed wetlands as a ecological system and a landscape element. Any with experience care to share? Finally, any opinion as to its feasibility in arid-desert locations (MTE’s or more severe climes)?

Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

I have found this website (http://www.whillsgroup.com) and people to be very informative and helpful. From their website- ‘Wellesley Hills Group is a management consulting, marketing, and lead generation firm specialized in helping consulting, professional, financial, and technology service firms achieve their growth and profit potential.’ I get…[Read more]

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

Matthew E. Wilson suggested that I read this book! It looks good so I will be picking it up shortly! It is called: “The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life (Hardcover)”

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

Good call Brandon! I have added it and a few others to the Professional Practice category in the Bookstore. Any other suggestions?

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

If any of you are looking for a great book to help you with marketing then I have got one for you! “Rain Making – The Professional’s Guide to Attracting New Clients” by Ford Harding……Very insightful!

Ben Hartberg posted an update in the group LA in an Engineering World 16 years, 2 months ago

Great group thread….Here are a few of my favorite quotes made to engineers over the years…perhaps you can relate?!
“Rectangular ponds are great….if you’re treating raw sewage”
“Yes, all those trees are necessary…..to hide your handiwork”
“Remember, Jesus was a carpenter because Landscape Architecture wasn’t invented yet..”
“Apparently…[Read more]

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

At your request Jonathon I am going to attach one of my recent plan view renderings for your evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses….I would like comments from whomever has some input….good or bad…..It will be in the above discussions…

Jonathan Campbell posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

Lets get this party started! Show us some examples….

Ankia Bormans posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

Response to comment by Brent Farrar, I have used turpentine and pastels on normal paper. you get a similar effect of watercolour, but the paper does not wrinkle, this was my solution to getting the watercolour feel without all the hassle.

Richard Mariani posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

Hey Brandon….thanks for the invite. I use Vectorworks to create landscape designs…..do you know where can I find more information on realistic coloring techniques to use on my Vectorworks drawings so it looks like I used real colored pencils. Are there any other ways to make the drawings look high end? Peace!

Leah posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 2 months ago

Thank you, Jay, for the info… I am looking into the cost of E & O insurance as I get into more commercial and large scale projects.

Winston White posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

Hi everyone, i’m the new kid on the block from SA.

Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

Wow, 97 members-strong!

Amir H. posted an update in the group LA in an Engineering World 16 years, 2 months ago

I’ve been working for a landscape contractor for 8 years running, now working for a consultant in Kuala Lumpur, apparently a lot of shit is happening to my projects where engineers seem to over look conservation here in Malaysia.

We’ve got a beautiful climate but a not so beautiful way of managing projects. I heard that in Australia LAs and…[Read more]

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 2 months ago

Hey Mack,
Great questions! Feel free to add them to the group forum. Just click the little green plus sign…

Jay Everett posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 2 months ago

Mack,
I think Errors and Omissions Insurance is usually a policy that the firm keeps on itself, you may change Insurance companies from time to time but the insurance is usually constant. I don’t believe it is available on a job by job basis.
helpful link:
http://www.nfib.com/object/3789933.html

This is the key quote which may speak to your…[Read more]