strategies
‘As watershape designs have become more creative, more competitive and ultimately more valuable to our clients than we once were, it’s natural that we have started paying more attention to protecting our output.’ That’s how Brian Van Bower began in his July 2008 Aqua Culture column. He continued: ‘This is indeed a large and important issue for many people in our business, virtually to the point where watershapers are now facing the same sorts of concerns that have preoccupied architects and landscape architects for decades. And we’ve caught up with our colleagues at
If there's one thing about the world of watershaping that never ceases to amaze me, it's the wide spectrum of skills, styles and project types that define the boundaries of what people engaged in this industry do for their clients. Recognizing that breadth and depth is always encouraging (as I've mentioned before in this space), but in today's marketplace it's becoming
If there's one thing about the world of watershaping that never ceases to amaze me, it's the wide spectrum of skills, styles and project types that define the boundaries of what people engaged in this industry do for their clients. Recognizing that breadth and depth is always encouraging (as I've mentioned before in this space), but in today's marketplace it's becoming
Construction can be a tough business: Even minor conflicts or disputes often lead to courtroom battles, and you can hardly blame people in the trades for thinking 'potential lawsuit' every time they sign a contract. One way to avoid these lose/lose scenarios, says aquatic consultant Curt Straub, is to implement a simple, up-front agreement designed to foster cooperation among designers, engineers, contractors and clients.
