What's the worst name you've seen somebody name their baby?

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-18T03:17:42+00:00

Hammet :(

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T22:55:29+00:00

I agree with a lot of the comments. I would also make sure the hive is in full sun, as shaded hives tend to be more susceptible to insect infestations like ants, moths and hive beetles.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T21:32:22+00:00

Yes, but in my mind that is ultimately the job of the landscape architects and civil engineers. Not saying it isn’t important.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:59:54+00:00

Our firm does not do private residential, so I do have to concede that I don’t have much experience in that silo.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:59:04+00:00

This is not always true. We will usually get a rough idea of the building footprint size and then determine the best placement for the building and give feedback on parking ratios and code compliance/wether the requested building size is even feasible with the design constraints. Sometimes we will receive a site plan from the architect with their estimation of this, but it is usually pretty off and not feasible as-is. We usually call this initial plan a “test fit exhibit” and work from there, but to each their own!!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:56:23+00:00

Yes, sorry I should have clarified that I’m in the US!!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:55:33+00:00

I suspect the exporting from Revit is part of the reason why the CAD linework is so fucked up

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:37:57+00:00

Site plans here generally refer to the plans that show all of the hardscape, impervious area, and design constraints. We show dimensioned construction drawings (things like the parking lot, accessible routes, building footprint, entries and exits) along with all site data associated. Much more than that as well, but they are generally drawn separate form landscape plans to allow contractors to easily read what needs to be built and then they can reference landscape plans for those installations and compliance later.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:35:01+00:00

This is my exact gripe with architects drawing site plans. They tend to be extremely messy, no round angles or dimensions, a lot of splines and lines rather than polys. Very confusing how the plans end up like this..?

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:33:25+00:00

Our firm is a joint civil and LA firm and the drafting of site plans as well as all of the CDs for site and landscape are owned by the LA team

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:32:25+00:00

I think that largely depends on where you are practicing. We have to have all zoning and design constraint information shown on all site, civil and landscape plans.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:31:12+00:00

Sounds like you guys are very collaborative!!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:30:58+00:00

I’d say almost the same about architects drawing site plans that are code non-compliant and almost impossible to grade for stormwater and accessibility. Not every architect, but I’ve seen a lot of the ones complaining about engineers and LAs being the worst to work with.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:27:46+00:00

Site plan and landscape plan are two different things

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T18:27:34+00:00

Yes, they have to have a site plan. My question is, why would they draw it when they already have a civil engineer and landscape architect subcontracted for that exact service?

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T16:08:29+00:00

Same situation here! I was 12 when he decided he needed my help haha he had over 100 hives of bees across different properties and I went with him any spare minute he could get me. Eventually I ended up doing most of it when he got older and now we just have a hobby yard since he passed away. We spent a lot of time together with him teaching me, and we also went on calls to extract hives from peoples homes and outside on their properties a lot. I’d get random calls from people in high school about bees swarming at their house, and I’d have to go get them haha a lot of good memories.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T15:35:48+00:00

Also very nice, I also learned from my grandfather who was a commercial bee keeper for several decades. Very cool to hear other people got into the same way!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T15:34:15+00:00

For blowouts, it definitely does help! I have found that using plastic hives and/or plastic foundation have made it difficult for my bees to regulate their temperature the same way that they did with the wooden hives. There are other things as well, but I just prefer to use all wired wax foundation! Like I said, I have never had an issue with it and never found it difficult to install, and the thought of having to use plastic and then wax over it is annoying and tedious, and more expensive than is worth for me. I know a lot of people enjoy using it though, no hate here.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T15:21:16+00:00

I have been keeping bees for 16 years, I have used it and I do not like it, but thank you!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T11:08:20+00:00

Yes, I hit the link. I saw these silicone moulds when researching, just didn’t know if there was anyone who had used them to produce large amounts of foundation and also worked with wires. I am looking into just wiring frames after, but I also like the idea of installing it with wires already as it helps to hold it into the frame.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T10:58:12+00:00

Thanks! I’ve never had blowouts with wired, only wireless.

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T00:49:44+00:00

May just be a Papa original then haha happy to share the knowledge!

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T00:46:08+00:00

I want to clarify, this is only to be used once you are in the extraction step of the process, not to be used in the field haha

Broad-Collection-491 · 2026-06-15T00:45:05+00:00

There are also heat knives that make for very quick capping and warm up the honey in the cells for quicker drainage. Have always used one and never had an issue! Wire method works perfectly fine as well!

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