HardHatChat
DECEMBER 15, 2009
At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year. High – Green building.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 8, 2009
This was probably the best global warming cartoon I’ve seen. I caught it in yesterday’s USA today which I only read while I’m in the airport for some reason. There should be another guy asking, “But what if it’s true and we don’t do anything.” And then they’ll have a guy on the stage with a list of catastrophic events like ramped disease, hightened natural disasters, and cities under water.
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Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 8, 2009
I finally found a definitive study from Business.com that devotes a portion of their research to my niche…the construction industry. In the 2009 B2B Social Media Benchmarking study published in November discussed such things as ” What do people consider to be the most useful social media resources for business information?” and ” How do B2B companies judge social media success?
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 1, 2009
The very first step in working with Bonin Architects for designing your new energy efficient home is the process of gathering information through a series of questions. Some of the things we want to know can be broken down into categories: Budget Budget for new home, excluding land and site work (driveway, etc.) costs The Site Site location, view, characteristics, and condition Existing utilities Snow and wind loads Special considerations (Shoreland Protection, restrictions, land use, etc.
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Julian Construction
DECEMBER 28, 2009
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Offers House Leveling | Main. | 16 Year Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake - Preparing for the Future, Ensures a Safer Tomorrow » 12/28/2009.
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HardHatChat
DECEMBER 8, 2009
Have you seen the 2009 Green Building Survey? If not, take a look at the recent issue of National Real Estate Investor or Retail Traffic as each includes a special supplement called “Why sustainability endures in the face of recession.”. I found the section about embracing energy retrofits especially timely as Englewood Construction recently completed our latest commercial sustainable construction project at Sloan Valve, a plumbing systems manufacturer in Franklin Park, Ill.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 20, 2009
I think about blogs kind of like that pain in the ass cousin that always wants to go out and throw the baseball, but while you’d rather sit inside and throw back a few stiff ones, you also don’t want to ignore the kid and look like a jerk. Blogs have gotten to the point where, as much as some would like to discard them as amateur and hokey, they cannot be ignored.
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 29, 2009
Everyone wants to improve themselves. Why not consider these educational freebies for the CFO, controller, project manager, BIM expert, etc. . Webinar 1/26/2010 Lean Accounting: Aligning Financial Business Controls With Lean: [link] #kaizen #SAP. RT @Revitspace is opening it’s family libary up to all existing/new members for Free [link] #bim #cio #aec.
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 29, 2009
If you are building a new home, there are countless options for countertops. Countertops are priced by the lineal or square foot, most often with the template, delivery, and installation included in the price. Prices vary significantly, too, depending on the material, texture, complexity of the edge, the number of holes, the type of sink you are using, and how many seams there will be.
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Julian Construction
DECEMBER 24, 2009
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Offers Foundation Underpinning | Main. | Julian Construction Offers House Leveling » 12/24/2009.
Do
DECEMBER 23, 2009
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Wednesday, December 23, 2009. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. (Artwork by Krista). Posted by. alleycatbabe. at 12:41 PM. Reactions: 1 comment: dailyoccurrence. said. Hi! I've recently started my own blog. It's very new and much of it is a work in progress.
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 22, 2009
I don’t have a crystal ball, nor am I a betting man, but based on the commercial construction projects Englewood Construction has heard are in the pipeline for 2010 across the country, as well as my 30+ years of combined experience in the design build and commercial construction industry, here’s what I think will be happening in our industry next year. 1.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 13, 2009
There are probably few out there that haven’t heard the term “Climategate” over the last couple of weeks, but what I’m not sure people are aware of is what it is and what information these infamous emails contain. So… what the heck is Climategate? Well, Climategate is another name for the Climatic Research Unit e-mail hacking incident and it is just that.
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Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 14, 2009
The most frequently asked question in my social media consulting business focused on construction and B2B is “Should I pay for a premium LinkedIn account?” Well you can decide for yourself with this video, the LinkedIn premium account welcome overview: So now that you know what you get, I am interested in hearing from you about your successes with these features, particularly openlink.
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 23, 2009
New building permits rise more than expected -- a hopeful sign for industry WASHINGTON - Associated Press, 12/16/09 - Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month. The gain is a hopeful sign that the housing recovery is continuing, a development viewed as critical to lifting the overall economy out of recession.
Julian Construction
DECEMBER 24, 2009
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « House Leveling | Main. | Julian Construction Offers Slab Foundation Repair » 12/24/2009. Julian Construction Offers House Leveling.
Constructor Marketing that Works
DECEMBER 22, 2009
'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re
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PSMJ Resources
DECEMBER 18, 2009
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is accepting entries for its 33rd Annual national Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) competition. The MCA Program is the longest-standing, most prestigious awards competition recognizing excellence in marketing communications by professional services firms in the design and building industry.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 1, 2009
I’m looking to assemble a team consisting of an architect and CM and possibly a mechanical and roofing firm for proposal on a federally funded upgrade project in Philadelphia, PA. Bids will be collected December 30, 2009. . As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the General Services Administration is soliciting bids for design and construction of a replacement of air handling units, installation of photovoltaic arrays, and installation of a vegetative roof.
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Ok, I had told everyone that I was waiting to buy it, but like a kid waiting for Christmas, my techie side got the best of me. In an earlier post I noted app faves for Blackberry and iPhone. Now I have to give you my Droid list. . Google Navigator with Voice Search – for Hands free navigation (Garmin-like GPS with voice recognition) – Found my way to appointments in Tucson with no glitches the day after I purchased.
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 18, 2009
Here is a recent interview with Architect Jeremy Bonin by Kearsarge Valley Magazine after our company Open House. Jeremy describes our architectural firm's design services and how we work with our clients. Also, check out our architectural fees on our website and browse through our current projects. Questions about building costs? Give us a call or send an email!!
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CAD Shack
DECEMBER 17, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009. Disrectful Column Lines. Problem ; You have created an enlarged view in Revit MEP and the linked architectural column lines shoot off into outer space instead of respecting the new smaller crop region. Analysis ; This is probably due to the architect locking down the column lines for use on thier plans. Solution ; In the linked file select the offending column line and right click on it.
Constructor Marketing that Works
DECEMBER 22, 2009
'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re
PSMJ Resources
DECEMBER 18, 2009
The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped more than three points in November, proving itself unable to sustain the positive momentum it generated the previous month, when it reached its highest mark since August 2008. The November rating of 42.8 fell from its October rating of 46.1 and was the lowest rating since 41.7 in August (September's rating was 43.1).
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 15, 2009
The Turner Construction Cost Index was released today for the fourth quarter of 2009. And to nobody’s surprise construction costs are down again. However, they are only down 2.07% this quarter versus 5.77% in the first quarter of 2009. This caps a horrifically dismal year and brings the total of construction cost decline to 12.62%. . Karl F.
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Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 7, 2009
My workshops have been attended by construction firm execs, IT and marketing personnel, and we have spent plenty of time discussing Tweetdeck and Twitter. LinkedIn was already being used by every student in the class. Now we all need to take advantage of the recent upgrade to TweetDeck (v0.32.1). TweetDeck has just added LinkedIn accounts to make it easy for you to view LinkedIn updates in your own personalized column…a one stop shop.
Do
DECEMBER 11, 2009
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Friday, December 11, 2009. Re: Coworker Looking for Job in DC. Due to a change in life circumstances, one of my coworkers is looking for a job in the Washington D.C. area. Shes an interior designer with two years experience. Shes been working in Revit for the past year and in my opinion is really good at Revit and has the ability to learn things really fast.
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 8, 2009
Utilizing outdoor spaces is an important aspect of home design. Whether your site is level, sloping, rocky, or wooded, you can maximize your living area and take advantage of views by considering one or more of these applications and spaces: Sunrooms and three-season porches Patios and decks Terraces and courtyards Pergolas and Gazebos Cooking areas and fireplaces Docks and water access Walkways and paths Gardens and landscaping Outdoor spaces enhance the living areas and interior of the home.
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