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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Inside these pages you’ll learn how to better manage the submittal process; make the most of field, logistics and maintenance report; examine if it’s smart to restructure debt, reinforce training so that it sticks, and more. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. April 2009.

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High-Water Mark

Business Facilities

In 2008, the Cedar River crested at 31 feet and turned Cedar Rapids, IA into, well, Cedar Rapids. In the wake of the 2008 flooding, officials in Iowa’s second-largest city initiated a $600-million flood-control project to eliminate the threat from the rising river once and for all. Are we confused yet?

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

PSMJ Resources

With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. Businesses seem to be paying down debt and not risking investment in new ventures. Scarlett Consulting. ► 2008. It contributes a lot to economic uncertainty. -

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

PSMJ Resources

. “This might be surprising for those who are focused on market segments that continue to struggle, but we are hearing more and more from firm leaders saying that things seem to be picking up” states Gregory Hart, a Consultant with PSMJ. Scarlett Consulting. ► 2008. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. Ford Harding blog.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. GEORGIA IS “MARKET READY”. The whole point is to have all of the reports and engineering work done in advance.”. OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN INDIANA.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

PSMJ Resources

. “This might be surprising for those who are focused on market segments that continue to struggle, but we are hearing more and more from firm leaders saying that things seem to be picking up” states Gregory Hart, a Consultant with PSMJ. Scarlett Consulting. ► 2008. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. Ford Harding blog.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Nader Khalili.

Natural Building

Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design. March 08, 2008. We owe a great debt to this truly inspired individual. View my complete profile. Earthbag Tube Forming Machine. Global Warming Media. Using Earthbags as Ceiling Insulation. Earthbag Building in Haiti.