Every 6 months, the Business Practice Committee of ASFE conducts an “Industry Snap Shot” survey to gauge the state of our industry. They just had their fall meetings in Phoenix where the results from September’s survey were presented. 60% of respondents were pessimistic about the next 6 months compared to 40% in the previous survey. Click through to ASFE for the full PowerPoint slideshow (It’s only a few slides). [Source: ASFE: The Geoprofessional Business Association]
Comings and Goings
ASFE Changes Its Name to Geoprofessional Business Association
ASFE has been a fixture in the geoprofession since its inception in 1969. They are officially changing their name to the Geoprofessional Business Association to more accurately reflect what their role and mission is. [Source: […]
Comings and Goings
Kurt R. Fraese, L.G. Is New ASFE/GBA President
ASFE, The Geoprofessional Business Association has elected a new president, Kurt R. Fraese, L.G. Kurt is the CEO of GeoEngineers, Inc. Click on over to the ASFE/GBA website to read more about him and the […]
Standards and Codes
ASFE: Fighting Back Against Expert Witnesses
The ASFE website has an interesting article on the ethics involved in expert witness testimony. They have been at the forefront of that arena since the publication of Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes, a document endorsed by 37 major organizations. The most interesting part in my mind was how they point out the role of an expert witness is to provide an opinion as to whether the standard of care was followed or not. According to ASFE, many expert witnesses do not do the necessary research to determine what the standard of care is. More…