The goal of AEC Forensics Monthly is to present to you some of the top stories related to quality and risk management in the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry. The stories featured in this month’s issue are outstanding, and I think you are in for a real treat.

After a roundup of some of the latest news stories, we have a great piece by construction lawyer extraordinaire, Chris Hill, on the importance of communication. Next up, architect and Certified Access Specialist Fay Lorraine Sueltz regales us with news from her position on the frontline of the battle for disabled access rights in California.

Building envelope expert Don Snell presents an outstanding overview of the role of moisture and airflow in building design and construction. My friend Peter Lattey, an architect and expert witness, recounts his experience representing a recording studio owner accused of insurance fraud in a fascinating article called, Blowing the Roof Off of a Rock N’ Roll Insurance Case.

After that is a thought exercise exploring the pros and cons of establishing a national mechanics lien statute presented by multi-state-licensed attorney turned entrepreneur, Scott Wolfe, Jr. of Zlien. In his article, What You Need to Know About The “New Normal” of the Legal Economy, Ken Lopez describes lessons learned from his litigation consulting firm’s success in spite of the economic downturn.

The next article is an interview that I conducted with rock-star construction lawyers Chris Cheatham and Douglas Reiser on their new firm ClaimKit, which aims to simplify the organization and management of documents associated with claims. (Don’t miss out on their remarks about documents in “Right To Repair Law” cases.) And finally, noted architect Ken Jenks delivers an outstanding list of top 10 secrets for success in the practice of architecture. (His list actually goes to 36!)

The goal of AEC Forensics Monthly is to present to you some of the top stories related to quality and risk management in the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry. The stories featured in this month’s issue are outstanding, and I think you are in for a real treat.

After a roundup of some of the latest news stories, we have a great piece by construction lawyer extraordinaire, Chris Hill, on the importance of communication. Next up, architect and Certified Access Specialist Fay Lorraine Sueltz regales us with news from her position on the frontline of the battle for disabled access rights in California.

Building envelope expert Don Snell presents an outstanding overview of the role of moisture and airflow in building design and construction. My friend Peter Lattey, an architect and expert witness, recounts his experience representing a recording studio owner accused of insurance fraud in a fascinating article called, Blowing the Roof Off of a Rock N’ Roll Insurance Case.

After that is a thought exercise exploring the pros and cons of establishing a national mechanics lien statute presented by multi-state-licensed attorney turned entrepreneur, Scott Wolfe, Jr. of Zlien. In his article, What You Need to Know About The “New Normal” of the Legal Economy, Ken Lopez describes lessons learned from his litigation consulting firm’s success in spite of the economic downturn.

The next article is an interview that I conducted with rock-star construction lawyers Chris Cheatham and Douglas Reiser on their new firm ClaimKit, which aims to simplify the organization and management of documents associated with claims. (Don’t miss out on their remarks about documents in “Right To Repair Law” cases.) And finally, noted architect Ken Jenks delivers an outstanding list of top 10 secrets for success in the practice of architecture. (His list actually goes to 36!)