Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

How did they start? Marni Hogen, Director of Health and Safety at Mortenson How did you get into the Construction industry ? I Interviewed with Mortenson as well as a few other companies (and other industries) in grad school. I made amazing friends on that project that still feel a bit like family to this day.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I will start by quoting a short sentence found in the all-time best-seller "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth" That is an acronym; take the first letter of each word and put it together to form a different word. "No We know how much you would like to take action and fix it immediately.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

As for my role, I specialize in interior build-outs. I started as an estimating intern here at Donohoe. I liked the internship but decided to focus on project management. . So I got a job as a project engineer in the service department. We did a lot of volume, smaller projects. .

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A David Creation

MARCH 23, 2021

Just 12 months ago I was sitting in an all-day business meeting when my phone and computer started to light up with customers wanting to talk to me about canceling, pausing, or adjusting their marketing services. I wrote about that experience, and my first few months of the lockdown, in this blog post: Embracing Uncertainty.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Everything we did came with a mindset of installation. How does it help the team in the field? How does it make things easier? You see, we always talk about how we have to think outside the box and how we have to find a unique way to do things. I always tell people it's 98% preparation and 2% luck.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Although I have been on ground-up, new multifamily construction projects lately, I have also been project manager on some other unique projects at McHugh. For instance, I worked on the expansion and renovation of the East Bank Club, which was a fun change of pace. How did you overcome it? Curiosity.

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The Korte Company

APRIL 6, 2023

And as a shy, soft-spoken senior, that task felt daunting… but she did it anyway. Education is a powerful tool As a high schooler, Mindy took business classes that taught essential employment time management skills and practical tasks like how to organize filing systems. I was hoping I could stay.” And she did.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 24, 2021

I originally discovered SuperAdobe when I was 16 years old; I am 22 now, but at that time I remember initially being attracted to the low-cost aspect of it all. But as I began working and learning how to build with the earth, it dawned on me that even if I had all of the money in the world, I would still build this way.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2023

Today, I feel compelled to share a personal story about managing mental health while working in the construction industry. It is a topic that weighs heavily on my heart because I know firsthand the challenges faced by individuals who suffer from bouts of depression or have difficulty seeking help when working through challenging situations.

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The Korte Company

JULY 21, 2023

I just didn’t like books.” I pretty much watched and observed everything. “I I pretty much watched and observed everything. My dad was a carpenter, my brother did a little electrical, my other brother did some plumbing. I was watching all that and realized: I can do that, and I like to do it.”

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Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2021

As a rookie, I empower you to break down the silos,” says Wilson. “If If you’re in the marketing department, learn how production works. If you’re a salesperson, understand that simple little change order you did, how much effect that has on other people. Lessons for Home Building Industry Rookies. cbroderick.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The Last Straw: So, Matts, when you were younger did you have any sense that you would end up building with bales? My dad was quite a good carpenter and he started me off very young, so I knew the basics of hand tools. I was born in 1938, so it was all hand tools then. I got right on that. We caravanned over there.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2024

I discussed this topic in depth in my recent Extending the Ladder podcast episode with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, a project superintendent at Hensel Phelps. I discussed this topic in depth in my recent Extending the Ladder podcast episode with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, a project superintendent at Hensel Phelps.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2019

Yesterday, our Portland office participated in Take Your Child to Work Day, and we’re certainly glad we did. “ This ad took things to the next level – listing out the ease of use, and the construction-specific focus of our products – plus how can you go wrong with descriptive phrases like “genrally AMAZING”.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2023

By traditional metrics, we’re already in a recession, but I predict it will get much worse … and be different from those in the past. Regardless of how you feel about it, this housing downturn will be different. I have friends who have 2.8% Continuing to raise rates will send our economy into a recession.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2022

Awhile back I was riding my mountain bike on one of the many beautiful trails we have here in Michigan, one I had trekked many times and on which I knew what was around every corner. I realized I had barely clipped a tree with my handlebars. I shook it off and kept riding. . I kept ignoring it.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 17, 2022

PRO BUILDER: What did you find most interesting about Build My Future 2022? Tyler Binning: I came here last year and really enjoyed the hands-on activities. I’ve thought about becoming a tower technician, so any resources I can get in that field are great, and there are a lot here. What impact do you hope to have?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

I work closely with the real estate, construction, design, and operations teams to find the right opportunities and make sure they’re realistic and ultimately function well. At the start of my career, I worked for a national general contractor for several years after interning with them in college. I joined as a Sr.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are several good books on the subject that I would recommend, including Body Language Secrets to Win More Negotiations , by Greg Williams and Spy the Lie , by Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero. How to Know Some experts believe you can tell if a person is lying depending on which way they look with their eyes.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 13, 2021

Not even 30 years ago when I first started associating with it, even though at the time both the Arch part and the CAD part were positive terms. Just did not have the right ring. And who am I to criticize a name, having burdened one of my children with one that is unpronounceable by most of the population she comes across?

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

First, I love the variety of my work—no two days are the same. While I don’t discount the barriers, my family has always viewed me as an equal partner. I am happy that more women are following this path. How did you overcome it? How did you overcome it? Based in Mount Prospect, Ill.,

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When I first came into this internship, I didn’t really know what a real marketing job entailed. These days, he’s compiling the lessons he learned from key mentors, colleagues and projects into a LinkedIn series called, “What I learned over the summer with The Korte Company.” The SIUE soccer stadium is named after Ralph.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 15, 2023

In this episode, we distill the most significant trends and offer insights on how to design an effective technology adoption strategy. Matt discusses the “why” and “how” behind technology usage in construction and shares his thoughts on how firms can harness data and technology more effectively.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 2, 2023

By the time I came to Korte, I already realized, ‘Okay, I’m coming in as a family member — and that means some employees will receive me well and some may not.’” Only then did she come back to the family business — and she didn’t expect any favors. “I I had a true interview just like anybody else.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 8, 2022

We also discuss how he helped Convergint improve productivity through process optimization and technology. . Overall, the company has grown quite large in the last 11 years since I’ve been with Convergint. I started my career in sales , and I did that right out of the gate.

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Work Gearz

JULY 21, 2022

But not anymore with some most effective tips that I am going to share with you in this article. I have been through this tough time multiple times and have tried various ways to save my favorite workwear from the grease and oil stains. Next, I have nothing to do but allow the baking soda to work its wonders overnight.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

I specialize in integrated project delivery. I spend most of my time working with teams to utilize Autodesk solutions fully. I have been in the industry for about 5 years. I also regularly use Revit in my work. How did you get into the construction industry? What can readers expect to learn from you?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

I am the digital engineering lead at Wiley, specializing in integrated project delivery. I spend most of my time working with teams to utilize Autodesk solutions fully. I have been in the industry for about 5 years. I also regularly use Revit in my work. How did you get into the construction industry?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Here’s a look at a dozen of the best of Deming's ideas that home builders can learn from Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor When I began writing the January column memorializing Dr. Deming a quarter century after his passing, I wasn’t sure of the response I’d get. Learn the why behind the how. Yet need seldom equates to demand.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

“I won’t pretend it’s been an easy process to get to this stage; however, I am very proud of the entire professional team involved in this project who have worked tirelessly to ensure that we’ve worked around the many challenges we faced along the way. ” . ”

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Horstmann Construction Company still boasts 24 nameplates on buildings around Highland, Illinois, and they did it in only five years in business. The Horstmann crew figured out how to spec and build houses all over the community, and they did it well. “We That was not my forte, not my calling,” he said.

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BD+C

AUGUST 31, 2017

When planning for my upcoming trip to Europe, I did something interesting—something that betrayed exactly how much of a stereotypical Millennial I am. I googled, “most Instagrammable places in Amsterdam.” And it’s changing how designers create spaces. Live in the moment , they’d say. Put your phone down.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Meaghan Daiber never broke 5’2”, but she’s got the kind of presence that makes people say, “Huh, I thought she was taller.”. I remember looking around and being like, ‘Wow, this place is so cool,’” she recalled. At the time, I wasn’t like, ‘I want to design hospitals.’ The doctors said it was a genetic thing.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Design Boom interviewed the author to find out how the book started, what strategies architects can implement to reconnect the crust of the earth, and what readers should take away from the book. When did you first start working on this research and what drew your interest to it? It has quite a history. and that surprised us all.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Did you know that the construction industry makes up the world’s largest economic ecosystem and 13 percent of global GDP? Looking at my background, I’m a Qualified Architect – step by step I made a transition into both construction and the digital space. How did you get into the construction industry?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 12, 2023

I’ve been in the sheet metal trade since 1987 when I started as a pre-apprentice. I have been employed by Southland since May 2007, first as Sheet Metal General Superintendent for 12 years and now as a Preconstruction Executive for the last three and a half years. How did you get into the construction industry?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2023

I started as an estimator out of school, and I was always interested in technology, especially lean methodology. I never wanted to do things twice or have to do something over. It started with digitizer boards, then transitioned to onscreen takeoff, which I was instrumental in implementing at my first company.

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