Masonry Magazine February 1986 Page. 54
"Defensive Architecture"
Practice Aid Pamphlet
The second in a series of new practice aid pamphlets, "Practicing Defensive Architecture, Part II," is available from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA). This new literature, the 19th practice aid pamphlet published by the Society, is the second of three planned publications on survival tactics for architects. It is based on a seminar presented by Harry E. Blethroad, ARA, of Katy, Texas.
"Our society has been greatly concerned with the increasing exposure of architects to liability in all aspects of their practice," said Alex A. Gravesen, SARA president. "Although this publication is not intended to constitute legal advice, we believe there is great value in architects sharing the experiences of their fellow architects and learning how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls."
The second practice aid pamphlet on architectural liability issues explores in depth some of the defense tactics which may be successfully employed by an architect facing malpractice lawsuits.
The new publication and the 18 previously published ones can be obtained for $2.00 each from Fred H. Prather, SARA National Headquarters, 320 N. Michigan Ave., Rm. 1001, Chicago, IL 60601. Payment must accompany all orders.
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Equipment Distributors
Expect an Active 1986
A generally strong construction market should bring a median 5% increase in new construction equipment sales during the first half of 1986. That's the forecast based on a year-end business outlook survey of a random sample of 150 U.S. member companies by Associated Equipment Distributors, Oak Brook. III.
Distributor sales are expected to be up about 5% in 1985, based on data from AED's Market Trends Index program (MATRIX). It would mark the third consecutive year of increased sales volume.
3 New Senior Officers
Elected by USG Corp.
USG Corp., Chicago, III., has elected senior officers for three of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Elected were: Eugene B. Connolly, formerly group vice president, international and industrial, to president and CEO of United States Gypsum Co. A. J. Falvo, Jr., formerly group vice president, consumer products, to president and CEO, Masonite Corp. Roy E. Schneider, formerly vice president/general manager, acoustical & mineral fiber division, to president and CEO, USG Acoustical Products Co.
These management changes followed the election of Robert J. Day to the post of chairman and CEO of USG Corp. Effective June 1, 1985, Day succeeded Edward W. Duffy who retired as chairman at the end of May. Day also will remain president and CEO.
Columbia Machine to Build
Plant in China
In stiff competition with machine suppliers from Europe, Australia and Japan, Columbia Machine Co., Vancouver, Wash., announced it has won a $1 million contract to build the first modern concrete roofing tile plant in China.
The plant will be constructed in Hubei Province in central China. Planned production volume is approximately 10 million tiles per year.
American Heart
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