About This Journal
The Professional Constructor — the Journal of AIC — is a bi-annual publication. Each article undergoes a three-person review panel consisting of AIC members. The review evaluates the content and style, and its appropriateness as either a general interest or scholarly publication. Access recent editions of the Journal to advance your knowledge of the construction industry. The Professional Constructor (ISSN 0146-7557) is the official publication of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC), P.O. Box 15, Custer City, OK 73639. Telephone 580.246.2230, www.aic-builds.org. This publication or any part thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the Author. AIC assumes no responsibility for statements or opinions advanced by the contributors to its publications. Views expressed by them or the editor do not represent the official position of the The Professional Constructor, its staff, or the AIC. The Professional Constructor is a refereed journal. All papers must be written and submitted in accordance with AIC journal guidelines available from the AIC.Indexed in ProQuest.