We have to take exception to the characterization of the relationship between the University of California and Turner Construction Company on UC Berkeleys Hearst Memorial Mining Building in the story "Dispute Mars Historic Renovation" (ENR 3/4 p. 10). In particular, your fanciful cover illustration distorts not only the building, but also the conduct of both parties.
In over three years of working together on this project, UC Berkeley and Turner have consistently resolved technical, construction, and commercial challenges through teamwork, guided by the best interests of the project. Virtually every aspect of the replacement of the existing foundation, which we have called "load transfer," was the subject of extensive collaboration made possible by the strong commitment of the lead participants working within the framework of the contract.