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Bellevoir is a historic home in Lyndon, Kentucky. The house was built ca. 1867 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Italianate-style home was built by Hamilton Ormsby, a member of a prominent family in Jefferson County. When it moved to the old Ormsby family farm, the home became Ormsby Village, serving dependent and delinquent children. The site originally had a separate home and school, Ridgewood, for African-American children.

Segregation ended in the early 1960s, and both homes were merged into the Ormsby Village Treatment Center in 1968, serving only delinquent children. It closed in 1979.

The buildings were used by Jefferson County government for offices during the 1980s, until the property was developed as an office park. The institutional buildings were razed and the Ormsby family home, Bellevoir, was preserved.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Source: https://historiclouisville.com

 

Jennifer Stieben  is a recipient of the 2022-2023 David. W. Lakamp Scholarship. She worked this past summer on an independent study project for the Historic American Buildings Survey.

 

“This is an independent study project I completed over the summer of 2022 under the direction of two professors. I created several drawings that were based on existing conditions for the Historic American Buildings Survey, so this is different from the more conceptual work from my undergraduate degree.

Aspects in risk management in this project would be making sure construction details and dimensions are correct on the building as well as the site. If there is any new construction here, there is going to be reference to existing drawings and any unexpected details could hold the project up in terms of time, cost, and even safety. Conveying information accurately and clearly to the viewer is important.“

The 840-foot long, 64-foot wide vehicle bridge spans an area where, in 2017, a Fort Hood Soldier was swept away in flood waters after driving around temporary barriers at the low-water crossing here. The Soldier’s body was never recovered, and a rescue/recover diver also lost her life  In 2022, the $18 million construction project of a bridge over Clear Creek on Turkey Run Road is nearing completion.  The Turkey Runs Road Bridge is just part of Fort Hood’s ongoing efforts to eventually eliminate all low-water crossing areas on paved roads throughout the installation.

Deanna Ho is a recipient of the 2022-2023 David. W. Lakamp Scholarship. She is working this summar as an intern with the US Army Corp of Engineers on the Ft. Hood Bridge project.

“I am the Project Engineer, COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) managing active components of the construction during all phases. Providing direction and assisting in developing and executing the construction of the bridge, collaborating with all levels of the project team (Client, contractor, subcontractor, and project/program manager). As a Project Engineer, I have been incorporating risk management principles to analyze safety concerns that may have a critical impact to the constructability of the project. Implementation and enforcing those risk management plans are strategic to effectively increase risk mitigation throughout the project.

The flooding at the low-water crossing had caused a Fort Hood Soldier to be swept away along with a rescuer lost her life during recovery operations.  The bridge was engineered and designed to effectively reduce risk from flooding on the low-water crossing, constantly used by tactical vehicles.“

 

For more information about the project, please click to read the full article here

a/e ProNet has officially announced our two recipients for the 2022-2023 David. W. Lakamp Scholarship.

Initially launched in 1990, the scholarship was renamed after a/e ProNet’s Founder, David W. Lakamp in 1999. Lakamp was a trusted advisor to the profession and left behind a legacy of professionalism and integrity that set new standards in the field of insurance services.

We award two $5,000 scholarships in Lakamp’s name every year to the two students who best demonstrate strong interest in practice and risk management.

 

Jennifer Stieben

One of the two 2022-2023 scholarship recipients is Jennifer Stieben. Jennifer, born and raised in Kentucky is working toward her Master’s in Architecture at the University of Kentucky. She comes from a family who are – “in the trade”. Her grandfather is an Architect, and her father is an Engineer. Jennifer likes the idea of combining the Art and the Science together on a design/build project. She’s currently working on the restoration of a church that recently flooded. The candidates were asked what Risk Management meant to them. Jennifer put her focus on Communication particularly noting how the pandemic changed the way we communicate with each other – in the office, with your coworkers, with the clients and the public. Jennifer notes “Being comfortable with management and coworkers aids in better production because it allows for transparency and better communication. This also relates to employee retention. No trust in management or coworkers causes poor communication which causes poorly executed projects. Good relationships within the company can also result in good relationships with clients.”

 

Deanna Ho

The second scholarship recipient is Deanna Ho. Deanna took a drafting class in high school and got hooked! Deanna received her undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering at North Carolina A&T State and is working toward her Master’s in Architecture at Arizona State University. Deanna is also a Veteran serving in the US Army. While working on her Master’s she is also working as an Architectural Associate for the US Army Corp of Engineers. Deanna noted her military experience provided her the foundation of her Leadership skills. She learned to perform duties outside of her comfort zone while integrating risk management. She states “ I believe that experience, whether in or out of your field of study, will benefit any business that can lead to productivity, quality results, and improve company culture. Architect firms should embrace and adapt to the new technologies.”

We are very proud of both Jennifer and Deanna. Stay tuned for future Blogs as we follow their projects and achievements.

Schola Eburuoh is one of our AIA David Lakamp Scholarship winners in 2021. She is working on her Masters in Architecture at Harvard. She has been working on this project all school year and it is now completed.

“I was tasked with designing a “City Shed” for my Core II Project I, I was interested in investigating the layering within the greater site context –historically and physically, in elevation and in the plan— and I reflect this layering to create a nuanced accumulation of spaces for the community scaled onto our given site. The important views are highlights in the fragment models- they show the views into the main active area (community basketball and tennis courts). This was an exciting project!”

a/e ProNet Association announces the passing of its first Executive Director, Dan Middleton. We are forever grateful for his contributions to our Association and the A&E industry and clients we represent.  Thank you, Dan.  May you rest in peace.

Dan Frank Middleton, 91 of Orlando passed away peacefully on March 14th.  Dan was born on September 15, 1930 to Frank and Florence Middleton.  Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dan attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; Ohio State University and later received four diplomas from Aetna Insurance Correspondence Course.  He earned the Professional Insurance designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter in 1963 and was awarded the Insurance Institute of America’s Risk Management diploma in 1967.  He was member of the Insurance Board of Columbus and was director of the Columbus Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Dan was the Vice President of Atkinson-Dauksch Agencies, prior to it be becoming Coroon & Black, retiring at age 60.  Dan worked again as the Executive Director at a/e ProNet, a professional liability insurance organization for architects and engineers, a professional liability insurance organization for architects and engineers.  What started out as a small non-profit organization grew into a globally recognized and respected group.  Dan worked again until he retired again at age 80.

Work wasn’t Dan’s only passion, he enjoyed being involved in the church, helping people and of course collecting antique Jaguar cars.

The other passion was his involvement at St. Luke’s Methodist Church and helping people.  Dan became involved in the Stephen’s Ministry and became a leader in the organization.  He was known for his prayers.  His words came so naturally and had such grace.  He touched a lot of people during his time in the program.

When word got around among the homeless that Dan came to the Post Office regularly, Dan would give them clothing, new shoes, food and sometimes money.  He was always finding ways to help those who were less fortunate than himself.  He knew that God had blessed him and wanted to share that with others.

The passion for cars was one that he shared with his son Tim.  They traveled all over for car shows and winning numerous trophies for his cars.  Dan was even president of the Jaguar Club of Central Ohio and the Jaguar Club of Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn and children Tim Middleton (Orlando) and Suzanne Middleton (Charlotte) as well as sister Nancey Vickers. The funeral service will be at the mausoleum chapel at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (5600 E. Broad Street) Columbus, OH on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the following: Orlando Lutheran Towers Foundation, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Schola is one of our 2021 AIA David W. Lakamp Scholarship recipients. She is working on her Masters in Architecture at Harvard Graduate School and is interested in Urban Design and Community Planning/Development. She recently sat down with a/e ProNet member Brent Gough of Ames & Gough (MA) to discuss her final project.

“So this was my final project of the Fall semester! We had approximately 4 weeks from start to finish and it was also a partner project with a fellow student. We designed an artist residency situated between two existing triple-deckers in Cambridge, MA. We designed the artist residency as a space that can be gifted to the community for social gatherings and demonstrations. It was wonderful to work to create this privately owned public space to close out my first semester!” 

We are very proud of Schola and we look forward to watching her dreams become reality!

In this second of two short videos, a/e ProNet Associate Member Kent Holland, JD. addresses key risk allocation issues in a typical indemnification clause.

Kent shows how he would recommend redlining to revise an uninsurable indemnity clause under a professional insurance policy. His revisions limit indemnity to third party tort claims and the damages from such claim only to the extent caused by the Indemnitor’s willful misconduct or negligence.

Kent also deletes from the list of Indemnitees “agents and representatives” as being too broad, and shows other ideas as well.

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Author Information

Kent Holland, J.D.

Construction Risk, LLC Visit >
1950 Old Gallows Rd., Suite 750
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
kent@constructionrisk.com
p: (703) 992-9480

In this first of two short videos, a/e ProNet Associate Member Kent Holland, JD. reviews recent litigation concerning contractual indemnification clauses, and discusses risk management tips learned from these court decisions. 

Topics Include:

• Limiting indemnity to damages resulting from third party claims.
• Avoiding an obligation to duty against professional liability claims.
• Limiting indemnity to damages to the extent caused by the Indemnitor’s negligence instead of allowing the broader indemnity for the damages “arising out of” negligence.

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Author Information

Kent Holland, J.D.

Construction Risk, LLC Visit >
1950 Old Gallows Rd., Suite 750
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
kent@constructionrisk.com
p: (703) 992-9480