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- Sep 22, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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#73 - Case History - The Professor Did Not Do His Homework (opens the original)
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GBA Case History Series – Case History #73 - The Professor Did Not Do His Homework Summary The Member Firm conducts a forensic investigation of duct bank concrete that was “spaded” instead of vibrated to consolidate. A professor, hired by the other side, alleged that the Member Firm’s project manager was negligent in her forensic assessment. The professor’s lack of field experience and the fact that he developed his own Standard of Care damaged his credibility affecting the outcome of the case.
#98 - Case History - How Did That Get There? (opens the original)
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GBA Case History Series – Case History #98 - How Did That Get There? Summary Member Firm provides geotechnical engineering services and CoMET for a new project on the site of an existing shopping center. CoMET services were provided “as needed” for demolition of the shopping center. A few years after the completion of construction, one of the three new retaining walls deflected significantly. Investigation of the backfill led to some surprises. On cue, the owner sued to reclaim the repair costs
First Word - August2026 (opens the original)
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Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed episodes will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful. Links to resources referenced: Safety Alert: Managing Wildfire Smoke and High Heat New Best Practices: Empowering Early Career Professionals New Case History #118: Luck Isn’t a Direct Control GBA Podcast Episode: Case History #13: Litigati
#13 - Case History - Litigation For Collections...A Lose-Lose Scenario (opens the original)
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GBA Case History Series – Case History #13 - Litigation For Collections...A Lose-Lose Scenario Summary The Member Firm provided two oral proposals for geotech studies to the architect for a 10-story building – one assuming spread footings beneath the one-story basement while the other proposed deeper borings for possible deep foundations. The owner authorized the former and the firm provided appropriate recommendations plus mentioned an alternative for deep, drilled-and-underreamed piers to pote
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