Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 29, 2009
I recently did a guest post over at Construction Law Musings. That post was about the importance of “selling the benefit.” Here is another story about selling the benefit that didn’t make it into the post. . “Let me give you another real-life example. Large pharmaceutical companies usually have a small stable of prequalified A/E firms to provide design services on their campuses.
Construction Dive
MAY 19, 2009
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Green Home Design Architect
MAY 18, 2009
One of our clients is building a lakefront cottage on their property in southern New Hampshire for their visiting children and grandchildren to use during the summer months. Some of their requirements included: Large porch for entertaining and to capture lake views Plenty of bedrooms for extended family A first-floor bedroom to address any future accessibility issues Plenty of storage for seasonal items Large enough common areas (including kitchen, dining, and living areas) for guests to feel co
Stok
MAY 1, 2009
We are starting this weekend off with a new series. 12 Steps to a Successful LEED Project. In an effort to get updated with LEED 2009 we are offering up a document we’ve compiled to educate building owners and developers on how to organize their LEED project. We’ll start with the basics and describe in [.].
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PSMJ Resources
MAY 28, 2009
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Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 27, 2009
Some people don’t understand what helping people has to do with marketing. I’m a big believer in doing the right thing and helping people make the right choices. The right choice is not always going to be your service or the widget you are selling. Believe it or not, sometimes the best marketing is actually telling people not to buy what you are peddling and go somewhere better.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 21, 2009
constructionattorneyblog. Attorneys at Sabo & Zahn. Sabo & Zahn. Werner Sabo. Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular co
Green Home Design Architect
MAY 28, 2009
Many energy efficient home designs include radiant floor heat. More efficient than forced-air heating or baseboard heat, radiant heat delivers several benefits to homeowners: less allergens (circulated through the home via the heat systems ductwork) meaning better air quality, reduced electricity usage and fossil fuel usage, and evenly distributed heat at floor levels with little energy loss which means greater comfort and less drafts.
Natural Building
MAY 21, 2009
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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PSMJ Resources
MAY 21, 2009
The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index held its ground in April after an eight-point jump in March while new project inquiries continued to grow. As a leading indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the April ABI rating was 42.8, down from the 43.7 mark in March.
The Korte Company
MAY 19, 2009
At its biennial conference, held April 29 – May 1, in Kansas City, Mo., CON/STEEL Tilt-Up Systems recognized significant people and projects within its design-build tilt-up network. Attendees at the conference culmination banquet voted to honor the following Building of the Year award winners from a group of 11 finalists.
Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 12, 2009
Is the Boss a Roadblock to Your Marketing Success? The construction industry is tanking fast and you are probably feeling more pressure than ever to show results. So what’s stopping you? One of the most common roadblocks to success that marketers complain about is their boss. This problem manifests itself in many different ways. Sometimes the boss is “micromanaging”, “doesn’t give enough time and attention”, “just doesn’t get it”, or maybe is
Construction Lawyer
MAY 20, 2009
constructionattorneyblog. Attorneys at Sabo & Zahn. Sabo & Zahn. Werner Sabo. Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular co
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Green Home Design Architect
MAY 26, 2009
Radiant floor heating systems are one of the most energy efficient methods of radiant heat available. Each of the three types of radiant floor heat (electric, air, and water) can be installed using either a “wet” or “dry” installation method. “Wet” installation methods include embedding the cables or tubing with a solid floor, such as a concrete foundation slab or a thin layer of concrete or gypsum installed over the top of a traditional wood subfloor.
Revit OpEd
MAY 11, 2009
Just say no! Friends don't let friends explode cad data! Any other words of wisdom? If you have to.here is some text from the 2010 help file: When you import a drawing into Revit, you are importing all the elements, such as blocks and external references (xrefs) from the drawing. (See Implications of Importing vs. Linking for Xrefs.) They are all contained inside a Revit element called an import symbol.
PSMJ Resources
MAY 15, 2009
We got this one too late to fit into the June issue of A/E Rainmaker, so we'll put it here. The Society for Marketing Professional Services this morning announced that its Nominations and Elections Committee had selected three candidates to fill open positions on the 2009-2010 National Board of Directors: * President-Elect: Carolyn Ferguson, FSMPS, CPSM, President, WinMore Marketing Advisors, Kingwood, TX Term: Sept. 2009–Aug. 2012 * Secretary/Treasurer: Barbara D.
Do
MAY 10, 2009
I'm not usually a big fan of the Architecture critic our local rag here in Philly, but for once she has a decent article: Changing Skyline: Building a McMini Interestingly they're using SIPS, which is what we intend for our house (see previous post). Now I realize that prices don't scale linearly, but given their cost (around $100,000, not including land, etc.
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Constructor Marketing that Works
MAY 7, 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
Construction Lawyer
MAY 20, 2009
constructionattorneyblog. Attorneys at Sabo & Zahn. Sabo & Zahn. Werner Sabo. Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular co
Green Home Design Architect
MAY 14, 2009
Architects use various methods to establish their fees, depending on the type of services they provide, the location of the firm, and their personal preference. In some instances, more than one method may be used to calculate their fees, based on the type of the services provided. Some methods to calculate architect fees include: A percentage of construction cost An hourly rate, also called “Time and Materials” A lump sum A lump sum plus expenses Unit pricing based on the area of the home By the
CAD Shack
MAY 4, 2009
Autodesk needs your help to pick which sessions will be presented at Autodesk University 2009. Proposals for classes have been made and now it is time for the people to decide what makes the final cut. To make your voice heard, go here. I might also mention that I did submit a proposal this year for implementing Revit MEP. If you attended one of my classes in the past, and enjoyed it, I would love to have your support this year.
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Natural Building
MAY 3, 2009
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.
Do
MAY 7, 2009
So just in case you've been hiding under a rock somewhere. If you didn't know it, as a Revit user you are a supporting character in what has become a bit of a melodramatic soap opera. I've pretty much stayed out of the Revit 2010 debate for a variety of reasons, most of which I'll be happy to discuss in person, but not here. However in case you didn't know, there is a bit of a raging debate that has hit new highs in the last few days.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 13, 2009
constructionattorneyblog. Attorneys at Sabo & Zahn. Sabo & Zahn. Werner Sabo. Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular co
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Green Home Design Architect
MAY 11, 2009
Solar is the hottest thing in green homes today – and with good reason. According to The Clear Mountain Solar Store , our local solar experts, “all the potential energy of the earth’s known oil, coal and natural gas reserves is equaled by just three weeks of solar energy. It is estimated that the solar energy that reaches the earth on a typical day could supply all the power the earth needs for a year.
Construction Dive
MAY 26, 2009
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Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 30, 2009
I wrote a little post about how to manage all your stuff across multiple computers. I guess a couple people liked it or at least found it interesting. Here are some links to applications and services that will help you along the way. Everything here is either free or pretty cheap. I use everything with a *. . The single best productivity tool money can buy (in my opinion) . .
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