It has been over 25 years ago that I first gave a presentation on leadership. Since then, in over a dozen states and…
Category: Column
07.12.2020
Vantage Point: The Old Made New (or at least updated)
Before diving in, here is one welcome bit of news that is truly new, announced in a FEMA Bulletin issued March 30, 2020….
05.23.2020
From the Editor: Pin Cushion Corners
I recently saw a social media post showing an image of an emerging pin cushion. It’s a “two of a kind working on…
05.23.2020
Vantage Point: Elevations, Forms, Advice, and Frustration
When trying to keep dry, elevation means everything. When trying to show a site is likely to remain dry during a 1% annual…
04.22.2020
State Boards
Why do we have state boards of registration for surveyors? The answer is pretty simple. Damages from our mistakes can easily exceed our…
04.22.2020
The Roundabout Evolution of Traffic Circles
In college, my friends and I loved listening to a spoof called “The Never-Ending Traffic Circle” by Firesign Theater about a driver who…
03.03.2020
New Order Professionals
I have the great privilege of presenting at various state conferences throughout the year. This experience allows me to genuinely connect with our…
03.03.2020
Vantage Point: The Loss of a Quiet Hero
The two weeks before Thanksgiving brought sad news of the loss of two great people. One is well known through his national prominence…
01.25.2020
The More Things Change…
Hopefully, you should be able to finish the statement above. The same is true here at the magazine. I’m pleased to announce that…
01.25.2020
Vantage Point: Notorious Once Again
Back in February 2018 I introduced readers to a Philadelphian who had argued that his use of a parcel and the City’s failure…
