Strategien Gegen Architekt?

Matt, Sinrud is NOT an architect and he doesn't hold himself out as one.... (0.00 / 0)

You have to be licensed by the State of Montana to be an architect, you don't have to be licensed to be a draftsman. Sinrud has NEVER said he was an architect, this is a blatent political witch hunt! It's meant to get ink in the press and completely destroy Sinrud and his professional reputation. Sinrud's attorney was legal council to former Gov. Stan Stephens and is a very sharp guy and this thing will take care of itself but in the mean time the man is being denied a right to make a living for his family and don't think for a minute that Brian isn't lying through his teeth that he doesn't know anything about it, how damn dumb does he think the unwashed masses really are? This most assuredly is misapplied justice. Jerry O'Neil is giving legal advice and trying to fly under the radar and not get caught. Sinrud has NEVER said he was an architect, doesn't advertise that way and has been very up front about all of this in the past, so why the flap now and AGAIN, is Hal Jacobsen going to be held to the same standard doing the SAME kind of work???(Just a little side note here, Hal couldn't pass the architect test so he took the draftsman route like Sinrud did). Like I said earlier, I am NOT a fan of John Sinrud's political style but this is America and he does have a right to earn a living for his family without the good Gov, using a state agency to bully him out of work and out of the state.

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by: Interested @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 18:18:04 PM UTC

Do you have a copy of the investigative report? (0.00 / 0)

I'm curious to know the evidence behind the charges. I'm of an open mind, but so far I'm inclined to believe the unanimous Board decision -- especially given that Sinrud's attorney is apparently such a sharp guy.

That said, if I can get that report, I'm happy to post it so people can make up their own minds. Plus, I'd like to give it a read.

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by: Matt Singer @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 18:54:08 PM UTC

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I would think it would be available at the Montana Department of Labor Licensing Bureau.... (0.00 / 0)

I found it interesting that Mike Cooney recused himself from the proceedings, probably the right thing to do given his position as President of the Senate. Mike has class and knows what a mess smells like when you keep stirring it. One would think that the report would be Public Information. Chuck Johnson may have a copy too and I agree with you that we should see the entire story.  

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by: Interested @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 19:03:31 PM UTC

I've got a request into some public email address for a copy (0.00 / 0)

I'll post it if I get it.

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by: Matt Singer @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 19:32:04 PM UTC

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stupid question (0.00 / 0)

If Sinrud doesn't do architecture, then why is his work affected by a cease-and-desist order on architecture work? Can't he just go on with his "developing"?

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by: Jay Stevens @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 19:40:26 PM UTC

Good question (0.00 / 0)

I'm just not really conversant in this world -- need to get my hands on that report, possibly ask some architects.

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by: Matt Singer @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 19:58:44 PM UTC

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That's what Matt is trying to find out with the complaint. (0.00 / 0)

I'd be very curious to know that too. Another question might be if you call yourself a 'developer' are you required to be a Realtor? Are you developing land if you don't sell it and if you sell it on behalf of clients I believe you have to have a license for that too. This gets pretty dicey, are we talking professional ethics or political head hunting. I hope we find out soon.

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by: Interested @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 19:59:56 PM UTC

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Don't know for sure (0.00 / 0)

But I would think that you could employ draftsmen (the guys who do the drawing) as long as they are working in conjunction with a licensed architect.  My grandfather was an architect.  You see draftsmen aren't qualified (officially) to know if buildings are structurally sound, just like a nurse might know how to do a procedure, but they can't be your doctor.  

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by: Kilgore @ Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 22:19:09 PM UTC

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Architects (0.00 / 0)

As an architect myself, I have filed complaints with the Board of Architecture regarding people practicing architecture without a license.  As far as I know the Board only acts on complaint.  The complaint against Mr. Sinrud undoubtedly came from a legitimate architect in Mr. Sinrud's own community--in other words one of his own constituents.  Mr. Sinrud has the right to make a legitimate living, but not by doing something he's prohibited by statute from doing.  If he wants to play the game, he needs to pay the dues, period.

All the best

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by: Heartland1 @ Wed Dec 05, 2007 at 14:34:53 PM UTC