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Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins AIA National Convention 2013

The Beginning of the End

Bob Borson — June 24, 2013 — 39 Comments

Typically, the first day on the job is exciting – at least it has always been for me. Nobody should feel nervous about their first day on the job – first days are one of the greatest days a person can have.

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How to become a partner in only 21 years

Bob Borson — June 17, 2013 — 52 Comments

How to become a partner in only 21 years – this is really a tale in the importance of not burning any professional bridges. Come to think of it, you probably shouldn’t be burning any actual bridges either.

In Life in General a day in the life, about bob, architects office, career

AEC Cares – projectDenver

Bob Borson — June 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

This year, as its third annual event, AEC Cares, along with with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, is taking on projectDenver . Their goal is to renovate the public spaces of an early 20th century building to provide a long-term home to some of Denver’s formerly homeless citizens.

In Contractors, Life in General Architects, Architecture and Society, conversations, Guest post

Big Bend National State Park - desert storm cloud

Exactly where am I again?

Bob Borson — June 4, 2013 — 9 Comments

I am currently on family vacation down in the remotest of areas – Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas. Internet connection is terrible at best but I am trying to cope without digital connectivity. [sigh]

In Life in General, Travel a day in the life, Travel, traveling

Moving Memories

Bob Borson — May 28, 2013 — 32 Comments

My office is amazing and I can’t believe I am leaving it. I have not been looking forward to moving out of my office – there are a lot of memories in there

In Career, Life in General a day in the life, architects office, career

If it’s wrong, Bob probably did it …

Bob Borson — May 23, 2013 — 19 Comments

Once you decide to leave your job, you’ll need an exit strategy – it’s the best way to protect your reputation while leaving on a positive note.

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You say “Crafty”, I say “Handy”

Bob Borson — May 9, 2013 — 15 Comments

Reupolstering chairs is not something that comes to mind when you think “architect” and “weekend project”. You say “crafty”, I say “handy”. Either way, this is a simple, low-cost project that literally anybody could do.

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