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How to Find Skilled Craftsmen to Fulfill Your Vision
Chris Heiler, Editor | November 30th, 2009

For many of us who operate as independent landscape designers, we rely on the skill of others to implement our plans. Our vision is at their mercy. Finding qualified contractors is one of our most important tasks . . . keep reading

Getting Organized: Creating a System for Managing Project Files
Chris Heiler | October 8th, 2009

Whether just designing gardens or both designing and installing your work, organizing and managing the paperwork associated with the project is critical . . . keep reading

It's All in the Details -The Benefits of Standardizing Construction Details, Materials, and Techniques
Jody Shilan

If you put all of your construction foreman and laborers together in one room and asked them to describe how they build a paver walkway or patio, how many different answers would you get? . . . keep reading

Product Review: Bluebeam PDF Revu
Cheri Stringer

This pdf editing and markup program is a powerful tool for landscape designers whether you use CAD or draw by hand. It also allows the user to measure elements in a plan . . . keep reading

Considering Pervious Concrete
Anne Balogh

Paved surfaces are so ubiquitous in urban areas today that most of us give little thought to the impact they have on water quality and the health of the environment. But here's the sobering reality . . . keep reading

Download: Installation Contract for Homeowners
Chris Heiler- Editor

This is the "Installation Contract" I've been successfully using when acting as a General Contractor or Project Manager. . . . keep reading

The 9 Keys to Healthy Sub-Contractor Relationships
Chris Heiler - Editor
How do you ensure a prosperous and beneficial relationship once you've found a quality sub-contractor? Fortunately this doesn't have to be difficult. Just follow these 9 important steps . . . keep reading

Understanding Profit as a General Contractor
Chris Heiler- Editor

Profit is a reward or payment for taking risk. It's critical that landscape designers understand how to calculate "Pure Profit" . . . keep reading

Download: 3 Critical Business Forms for General Contracting
Chris Heiler- Editor

As a designer, you need to protect yourself when playing General Contractor. These 3 forms are a necessity when dealing with sub-contractors . . . keep reading

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