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Can I Charge a Design Fee as a Contractor?

As a licensed landscape architect who works closely with contractors across a range of residential and commercial projects, I’m often...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

May 204 min read

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What’s Next for Landscape Architecture in an AI-Driven World?

I’ve been thinking lately about where our profession is headed. Not just in terms of trends or styles—but in the larger context of how...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

May 202 min read

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Understanding the Design Process

When planning a landscape project, one of the biggest challenges is understanding how the design process works and what kind of plans...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

Mar 255 min read

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Legal Grounds: Contractors

* The following reflects the authors personal professional experience and should not be considered legal advice. In the previous...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

Feb 214 min read

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Legal Grounds: Designers

* The following reflects the authors personal professional experience and should not be considered legal advice. In the first part of...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

Feb 214 min read

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Legal Grounds: Homeowners

* The following reflects the authors personal professional experience and should not be considered legal advice. A thoughtfully designed...

Eric McQuiston, PLA

Feb 214 min read

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Landscape Architecture & Consulting

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Can I Charge a Design Fee as a Contractor?

What’s Next for Landscape Architecture in an AI-Driven World?

Understanding the Design Process

Legal Grounds: Contractors

Legal Grounds: Designers

Legal Grounds: Homeowners

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