HardHatChat
AUGUST 11, 2010
It’s time to revisit another prediction I made last year in my blog post Commercial Constructions Trends to Watch in 2010 — Outside the Big Box. According to my blog, I said in 2010 we should “Expect to see new innovation in store concepts, especially when it comes to capitalizing on vacated commercial space in prime locations…In 2010, we should see more creative re-use of empty commercial space …”.
Constructonomics
AUGUST 30, 2010
I honestly don’t have the patience to read any more economic doom and gloom about this country or worse yet, the construction industry. I read some article about how construction spending is down 7.9% from this time last year. And last year, there was more construction going on by five year olds on their first trip to the beach than by heavy machinery.
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Carol Hagen
AUGUST 26, 2010
Construction project management has many sources for great content. Software vendors, certification programs and forums abound that focus on the project manager and they create great content. Today I thought I mention a place where project management Q&A is happening, but perhaps you haven’t noticed it. With over 395 questions and answers already available I think it’s a good source for the beginner and expert alike.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2010
Phil T e X. Technology for Philosophers – A Group Blog. Blog. Phil T e X Forums About PhilTeX. Vim for LaTeX, part 3. By Charlie Tanksley. UPDATE : I added a solution to my gripe about LaTeX-suite’s use of the back tick below. This is part three of my multi-part series on setting up Vim as a writing environment for L a T e X. Last week I wrote a couple of posts about my basic Vim setup in my.vimrc.
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Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 5, 2010
. I love to see competitors’ proposals. Proposals are competitions, make no mistake about it. Professional sports teams scout their competition to see what plays and tactics they use. So it makes sense for AEC firms to do the same. If you can look at your competitors’ proposals, do so…with one caveat. Make sure it’s legal. Don’t take any of this as legal advice, just common sense suggestions.
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HardHatChat
AUGUST 3, 2010
In today’s economic climate, most retail development firms, shopping center landlords, office building owners and especially general commercial construction contractors would be wise to take a step back and ask themselves if they are leaving any money on the table when it comes to new business and servicing their customers. For example, we’ve been able to enhance our general construction services and stay ahead of commercial construction trends by doing the following for our clients: 1.
Constructonomics
AUGUST 9, 2010
Proposals are being collected on a 250,000 square foot mixed use historical redevelopment in Center City Philadelaphia. They are seeking LEED certification on the job while providing hotel, retail, and museum space. The project is funded by the City but they are hiring a developer to propose a plan and oversee the project. They are looking for groups or organization that have experience with similar types of urban development.
Carol Hagen
AUGUST 20, 2010
LinkedIn is your web access to business connections and /strong> as such, you should keep it well tuned and make it work for you. One often overlooked item is important in your LinkedIn settings … adding a secondary alternate (personal) email address. I use gmail, but any of the free providers like Yahoo or MSN will do too. You configure this in LinkedIn under Settings | Personal Information | Email Addresses where you will see a screen like this: An Alternate Email Address is Recommen
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2010
Willington's Blog. programming, fun and life. Search. Main menu. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Home. About. Contact. Advanced Authentication in TurboGears 2 – Part 1. Aug 21 2010. 8 Comments. TurboGears is one of the best python web frameworks you can find this days. I could start listing its features but this post is already long enough and you can read about them in the official TurboGears website.
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 5, 2010
. Us marketing folks hate dealing with numbers. I calculate numbers more than I would like. And like many marketers, I get nervous about making a mistake. One slight mistake in the numbers can cause a huge headache, and we all make mistakes. This week one of our marketers took a stab at calculating numbers for a proposal. She asked me to double check her numbers, so I took out my calculator and started tapping.
Constructor Marketing that Works
AUGUST 4, 2010
'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
Revit Beginners
AUGUST 3, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Revit Beginners. Ive been teaching our office how to use Revit Architecture. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Tuesday, August 03, 2010. Remodels in Revit. the untold story. To my surprise, theres not a whole lot of discussion on this very important topic.
Natural Building
AUGUST 18, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Carol Hagen
AUGUST 12, 2010
Construction payment disbursements for payroll, travel, fuel, and entertainment purchases are accounting tasks in every construction firm. A mountain of receipts with handwritten notes arrive in the office, perhaps with a spreadsheet the employee has prepared itemizing the details. There is an alternative that streamlines this process, has built-in exception reporting and makes reconciliations a breeze.
Green Home Design Architect
AUGUST 6, 2010
Construction will begin right after Labor Day on our client’s vacation cottage in Blodgett’s Landing on Lake Sunapee. The new cottage was designed within the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA) guidelines and the historic nature of Blodgett Landing’s architectural style. The cottage design has its roots in the Landing’s Victorian influenced architecture; steep gables, expansive porches and lacy "gingerbread" trim all have been distilled into a clean modern interpretation of the area’s
Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 22, 2010
I like to write the cover letter first. Many folks leave it for last. I have tried that. But there is a risk that it will not get the attention it deserves. I believe you also miss out on the opportunity to frame the key narrative elements of your response from the get-go. These themes can then weave their way through the rest of the proposal creating a compelling, cohesive submission. .
Constructor Marketing that Works
AUGUST 18, 2010
'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
AUGUST 19, 2010
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is a Skittles fanatic, so when the Windy City-based candymaker found out, they hooked him up. According to this article on CNBC.com, Wrigley, the company that makes the fruit-flavored candy, brought a custom Skittles vending machine to his house and promised to keep it stocked with Skittles for at least three years. That's not even the coolest part: Rose gets the machine and the Skittles for free.
Natural Building
AUGUST 4, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.
Julian Construction
AUGUST 24, 2010
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 Says Foundation Inspection First Step in Remodeling | Main. | Julian Construction Offers Re-Roofing Services » 08/24/2010.
CAD Shack
AUGUST 20, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010. Titus Adds Terminal Units to their Revit Content. I have revised the Titus link in the MEP Content box on the right to take you to both their grilles and diffusers as well as the newly added terminal units. I have not used them yet, but there is probably a good chance I will. Posted by. Todd Shackelford. at 3:25 PM. Email This BlogThis!
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Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 5, 2010
. It’s amazing what a little name recognition will do. Take the actor Christopher Charles Mintz-Plasse who played McLovin, the nerdy kid in the movie Superbad. He was a pretty unpopular teenager but, as he has stated in interviews, as soon as that movie came out, random girls would simply walk up and freely offer themselves to him. That’s a pretty drastic transition due to maybe 30 minutes of screen time.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 18, 2010
We provide a complete residential estimating service that will be beneficial to the building professionals and owner builders. For several years we have been successfully providing professional estimating services to the new constructions, residential construction, remodeling construction, light commercial, apartments, town homes and more. READ MORE.
PSMJ Resources
AUGUST 18, 2010
The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index rose almost two full points in July, but still shows a decline in demand for design services. The July ABI rating was 47.9, up from 46.0 in June. The ABI continues its up and down rollercoaster ride as it has gone from 48.4 in April to 45.8 in May to 46.0 in June and 47.9 in July. Yet, the score reflects a continued decline in demand for design services as any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings.
Stok
AUGUST 5, 2010
EBS Ghirardelli Case Study Today marks great news – 2 months in the making and 2 years of consulting have culminated in one great case study. Ghirardelli Goes Green is a case study highlighting the reduction in environmental impacts and reduction in costs that JMA Ventures and Ghirardelli Square have realized after systematically finding ways [.].
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The Korte Company
AUGUST 4, 2010
The Korte Company, a Design-Build construction company headquartered in Highland, Illinois, has recently been informed that the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Cancer Research Building has received a Silver Certification through the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). The research facility is part of the The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) campus, a non-profit organization in Las Vegas dedicated to cancer research, treatment and education.
Revit Beginners
AUGUST 3, 2010
'To my surprise, there''s not a whole lot of discussion on this very important topic. Anyone who has developed a custom remodel residential project can tell you it''s not as simple, clean, or intuitive as a custom new construction residential project. The first step is pretty staight forward. build your as-built model in the existing phase. Once an as-built model is done you might want to archive a copy of the model just incase the design scope changes and you have to start all over again with a
Natural Building
AUGUST 4, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.
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