I addressed a similar issue in an earlier message regarding addressing the insurance industry as a "complement" to the architectural (building) profession.
Shipbuilding does this through the American Bureau of Shipping that "clasifies" ships based on their purpose. The ABS consistes of representatives of the shipbuilding industry including shipyards, ship owners, naval architect, marine engineers, the US Government (US Coast Guard) and insurance companies (legal, financial, administrative personnel are also included. Ship Owners do not have to build according to the ABS Rules, but they wouldn't be able to get insurance or will have to pay a high premium.
Something similar could work for the building and construction industry. Form organizations according to the purpose and define optimal guidelines to minimize the negative impact of their construction on society, the locality and the environment.keeping government's role to a minimum.
Lot's of room for discussion here, but the end results could change the way we do budsiness.
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Richard Hartig AIA
State of Wisconsin DOA/DSF
Madison WI
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