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  • Waterproofing

    Reed Construction Data: RSMeans News
    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    15 May 2012 | 9:45 am
    Waterproofing is defined as the treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure. Water exerts a pressure of 62.4 pounds of force per foot (1000 kg per meter) of depth. Therefore, water lying against a barrier exerts a steadily increasing pressure as the depth increases. The waterproofing treatment must keep the water from penetrating into the building interior.

  • High-impact speakers slated for 2012 Contractors Environmental Conference

    AGC SmartBrief
    16 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    Environmental risks are among the most important for today’s contractors to address!  -More- 

  • Is your resume a best-selling thriller?

    CSI NewsBrief
    16 May 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Perry Newman identifies three resume writing approaches often used by job seekers: the tech sheet, the classic novel and best -More- 

  • NRCA offers insurance guide

    NRCA SmartBrief
    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Insurance Guide for Professional Roofing Contractors, Third Edition, helps roofing contractors evaluate their insurance needs -More- 

  • Vintage Westchester County, N.Y., mall gets $250M overhaul

    Real Estate Investment SmartBrief
    16 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    The Cross County Shopping Center, which opened in 1954 in Westchester County, N.Y., is close to the end of a $250 million rec -More- 
 
 
 
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    ScienceDaily: Construction News

  • New ultra-thin electronic films have greater capacity

    11 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    The development of a new combination of polymers associating sugars with oil-based macromolecules makes it possible to design ultra-thin films capable of self-organization with a 5-nanometer resolution. This opens up new horizons for increasing the capacity of hard discs and the speed of microprocessors.

  • NASA conducts tests on Orion service module

    9 May 2012 | 4:13 pm
    Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center are testing parts of the Orion service module to ensure the spacecraft can withstand the harsh realities of deep space missions.

  • Self-healing concrete?

    26 Apr 2012 | 9:50 am
    ‘Self-healing’ concrete is being developed. Researchers are using a ground-borne bacteria – bacilli megaterium - to create calcite, a crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate. This can then be used to block the concrete’s pores, keeping out water and other damaging substances to prolong the life of the concrete.

  • Ultra lightweight construction is based on hydraulics

    17 Apr 2012 | 7:03 am
    Maximum load capacity with minimal consumption of materials ­– this is how supporting structures in construction should be today. Researchers have now come a great deal closer to achieving this goal. They have constructed a wooden shell which is much thinner than anything deemed possible up to now. With a mere four centimeter thickness the shell spans a surface of over 100 square meters.

  • Engineers put five-story building on seismic shake table to test earthquake and fire readiness

    13 Apr 2012 | 9:09 am
    What happens when you put a fully equipped five-story building, which includes an intensive care unit, a surgery suite, piping and air conditioning, fire barriers and even a working elevator, through series of high-intensity earthquakes?
 
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    Construction & Demolition Recycling news

  • Southern Waste Systems VP Named to Florida Commission

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer for the State of Florida, has appointed Patti Hamilton, vice president of Southern Waste Systems , Lantana, Fla., to serve on the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Her appointment is for four years. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is a non-partisan board consisting of 22 appointed members that is administratively housed in the Office of the Attorney General. The commission's mission is to study and make recommendations to the governor, cabinet and legislature on issues affecting women and families in the state. The recommendations…

  • Liebherr Promotes New GM of Brand Strategy

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Duane Wilder, president of Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. with U.S. headquarters in Newport News, Va., has announced the promotion of Timothy Doucette to the newly created position of general manager – Brand Strategy. In this new role, Doucette will work closely with Wilder to ensure all aspects involving the brand are coordinated to increase Liebherr’s market presence in the U.S. as a manufacturer of premium quality, heavy duty construction equipment. Reporting to Doucette will be the marketing and public relations departments, sales administration and the earthmoving…

  • The CP Group Releases i-MRF Software

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The CP Group, San Diego, Calif., has announced the release of its newest software intelligence that it says is making material recovery facilities (MRFs) “smarter”. The CP Group designs, manufactures and installs advanced recycling sorting systems for the waste and recycling industry- and is ready to implement its system intelligence called i-MRF™, into recycling facilities. Some of the key benefits of the CP Group i-MRF™ are based on seamless data-acquisition and control of processing equipment across the plant floor, combined with real-time reporting for the…

  • Kawasaki Introduces Z7 Wheel Loaders

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    KCMA Corp., a Kennesaw, Ga.-based marketer of Kawasaki wheel loaders, has released the first two models of the Kawasaki Z7 Wheel Loader generation: the 85Z7 and 90Z7. The company says it designed the new machines to meet EPA Tier 4i emission standards required by introducing new systems like diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation systems, variable geometry turbochargers and high pressure common rail fuel systems. Kawasaki says new power train components, hydraulic and electrical systems and structures were developed to improve efficiency, productivity and comfort. The first two…

  • International Wastewater Heat Exchange Systems Announces Successful Installation

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    International Wastewater Heat Exchange Systems (IWHES), Vancouver, B.C., Canada, has announced what it says is the successful installation of a sewage wastewater heat exchange system in the 60-unit Seven35 Condominiums complex, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At 500 percent efficiency and an annual greenhouse gas emission reduction of 150 metric tons, the IWHES says the system heats the domestic hot water for the development’s 60 homes and contributed to earning the condominium complex the first dual 'green' certification in Canada - LEED Platinum and Built Green Gold.
 
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  • Design Your Mechanical Systems WEEK Visit to Suit Your Needs

    16 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    Mechanical Systems WEEK 2012 will offer three days of conference sessions on a variety of categories encompassing the entire mechanical contracting specialty. And a variety of registration options to fit any budget. Come for one day...or the entire week. It’s really up to you. You can opt to attend the Full Conference, or only one day of sessions. Or maybe you’re only interested in the Product Showcase. Whatever option you choose, Mechanical Systems WEEK 2012 is sure to be one of the most economical events you’ll attend this year.

  • Purdue Conferences Roll Up in July

    15 May 2012 | 1:42 pm
    Topics for the 2012 conference will include sessions on specific compressor technologies such as reciprocating, rotary, scroll, screw, centrifugal, linear and novel compressors; in addition, there will be sessions that cover issues and present modeling and evaluation tools related to compressor design and reliability, such as noise control, vibration, gas pulsations, materials, lubrication, wear, and valves.The International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference covers a wide range of topics of interest to researchers and engineers involved in the development of technology…

  • Refrigerant Conference to Cover TechnicalDevelopments, New Applications

    15 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    The conference provides the latest information on alternative refrigerants, likely time schedules, transition requirements, environmental effects of refrigerants, new refrigerant performance considerations and what will be required to phase-out the use of high-GWP refrigerants with other refrigerant alternatives and technologies.

  • Diversified CPC Snaps Up Pure Chem

    15 May 2012 | 1:16 pm
    According to, William N. Auriemma, President & CEO, DCPC, "This acquisition expands DCPC's reach into the fluorocarbon refrigerant markets, with a focus on recycle and reuse. Diversified Pure Chem (DPC) will continue to expand and develop its refrigerant recycle and reprocessing capabilities, in support of the EPA's intent to create sustainable refrigerant recycling businesses. With that in mind, DPC is acquiring the tallest, high pressure fractional distillation column for separating mixed refrigerants, in this industry. This will uniquely position DPC to separate large quantities of R-22,…

  • ASHRAE, USGBC, Others CompileHospital Energy Design Guide

    14 May 2012 | 9:46 am
    The Guide focuses on standard mid-to-large-size hospitals that would typically be at least 100,000 square feet in size but the strategies apply to all sizes and classifications of large hospitals. Space types covered include conference, lobby, lounge and office areas; reception/waiting areas and examination and treatment rooms; clean and soiled workrooms; nurse stations, nurseries, patient rooms; operating rooms, procedure rooms, recovery rooms and sterilizer equipment areas; pharmacies and laboratories; triage, trauma and emergency rooms; physical therapy and radiology/imaging rooms; and…
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    The General Contractor

  • Do You Need A Fort Lauderdale General Contractors

    Aaron O'Hanlon
    16 May 2012 | 1:47 pm
    As your local Fort Lauderdale general contractor expert, we at A B Knight Construction & Development deliver the absolute best in home building and home remodeling. We’ve got over 36 years of experience in the business and that gives us a huge advantage over others. We have the services, the skills, and the products that your [...]

  • Are You In Need Of Mid-Michigan Roofing?

    Aaron O'Hanlon
    16 May 2012 | 10:58 am
    Yeager roofing delivers top-quality roofing solutions to all of your roofing needs. From the very small to the very large, we can handle any and all roofing projects or task that you may have. As your Mid-Michigan Roofing experts, we have the equipment and professional attitude to get the job done on time and done [...]

  • Your Local Dyersburg Residential Painter

    Aaron O'Hanlon
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    As your residential Dyersburg Painter, we at Fresh Coat of Dyersburg-Jackson offer top-quality painting solutions to each and every painting project you may have. We’ve got the skills and the experience to ensure that no matter what the project is, be it large or small, we can deliver the best of the best. We deliver [...]

  • Your Middlebury Custom Furniture Contractor

    Aaron O'Hanlon
    15 May 2012 | 3:16 pm
    As your Middlebury Custom Furniture company, we at K & N Furniture offer a huge variety of custom furniture services. From living room furniture and indoor furniture to living room furniture and office furniture, we’ve got the products and services you want from a custom furniture company. Whether you want additonal storage space or built-in shelving, [...]

  • Your Local Miami Septic Cleaning Contractor

    Aaron O'Hanlon
    15 May 2012 | 11:33 am
    At Southern Septic and Lift Station Corp, our top priority is to provide our customers with the best quality work around, work that we are proud of. We are highly skilled and trained Miami Septic cleaning contractor, willing to help and assist with any septic problems you may have. For over 30 years we’ve been [...]
 
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    ThomasNet News® - Paints & Coatings

  • Hi-Temp Boron Nitride Coating protects metal/refractory surfaces.

    10 May 2012 | 7:34 am
    By providing lubricious, chemical- and erosion-resistant interface, non-wetting Pyro-Paint(TM) 634-BN protects metal and refractory surfaces from corrosion by molten glasses, metals, plastics, and salts in applications to 1,560°F. This single-part, odorless, water-dispersible, boron nitride-filled coating, applied via brush, roller, or spray equipment, contains no VOCs, dries at room temperature in 1-2 hr, and cures fully in 1-2 hr at 200°F. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of: High Temperature Coatings |

  • Medical Grade Epoxy Adhesive meets USP Class VI requirements.

    9 May 2012 | 7:32 am
    Available in 1-55 cc syringes, EPOXIBOND 106 can cure at room temperature or with heat to cut cure time. Low-viscosity product is completely biocompatible, and tensile strength can reach over 4,000 psi at room temperature. Serviceable over temperature range of -40 to 200°C, adhesive is resistant to severe thermal cycling and many chemicals, including water, fuels, oil, and most organic solvents. This story is related to the following:Paints and CoatingsSearch for suppliers of: Medical Adhesive Coatings

  • Thermal Insulating Coatings provide safe-touch performance on hot pipes.

    3 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Formulated with Cabot's Enova® aerogel, Series 971 Aerolon Acrylic and Series 975 Aerolon Epoxy are fluid-applied, high-build coatings that respectively achieve 160 and 60 mils dry film thickness when spray-applied to piping, tanks, valves, or other steel substrates in industrial facilities. Hydrophobic formulations bond with high-performance primers for durable barrier that resists corrosion under insulation. This story is related to the following:Chemical Processing and Waste ManagementSearch for suppliers of: Epoxy Coatings | Acrylic Coatings

  • High-Temperature Coating seals, protects steel parts/structures.

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:33 am
    Applicable to diverse industries, Corr-Paint(TM) CP4020 single-part, gray-pigmented, silicone-based, water-dispersible coating system adheres to sandblasted as well as marginally prepared surfaces. Coating dries at room temperature and cures as coated structure is ramped up to its operating temperature. At temperatures to 1,100°F, resultant coating is color stable and resistant to oxidation, UV light, humidity, and salt spray conditions. This story is related to the following:Paints and CoatingsSearch for suppliers of: Steel Coatings | High Temperature Coatings

  • Urethane Floor Coating meets USDA/FDA standards.

    16 Apr 2012 | 7:31 am
    Available in multiple colors and several grades with varying textures and thicknesses, URelle(TM)-Crete protects concrete against mechanical abuse and heavy traffic, as well as extreme conditions such as thermal shock associated with hot water discharge. Three-component urethane cement system, offering resistance to wide range of cleaning and processing chemicals, is suited for pharmaceutical and food/beverage applications. This story is related to the following:Chemical Processing and Waste ManagementUrethane Coatings | Cement & Concrete Coatings
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    Shelterforce

  • New Consolidated Plan Better Supports Community Investment Decisions

    14 May 2012 | 1:23 am
    HUD has announced the eCon Planning Suite, new tools for the Consolidated Plan to support need-driven, place-based decision-making that will engage informed public participation and improve community and economic development outcomes. These new tools will make expanded data available online for anyone to access through CPD Maps, a sophisticated and easy-to-use mapping tool to help interpret the data. In addition, HUD has created an online template for the Consolidated Plan, which will help facilitate place-based discussions and make all local and state plans available online. HUD anticipates…

  • Shelterforce Interview: Sen. Robert Menendez

    3 May 2012 | 12:29 am
    Shelterforce: You have long been a supporter of the idea that the GSEs should conduct principal reduction for underwater and at-risk homeowners to keep more people in their home and actually reduce the loss to the taxpayer. But as you know, of course, FHFA has been really resistant to that, and that’s been coming to the fore lately, and it’s gotten sort of political. How do you see a path forward toward moving principal reduction along in the current environment? Sen. Robert Menendez: I think we need to keep the heat on to make that happen and one of the things that we have to deal with…

  • Shelterforce Interview: Ron Faris, Ocwen CEO

    24 Apr 2012 | 1:45 pm
    Housing counselors and advocates have been insisting for years that principal reduction is the only way to sustainable loan modifications and neighborhood stabilization—and that it is better for investors too. Their points have largely fallen on deaf ears. So when Ocwen Financial, a leading, and fast-growing, servicer of subprime loans introduced an ambitious principal reduction program last year, we took notice. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your experience at Ocwen. [Before Ocwen] I worked for about five years at a Wall Street company that’s no longer around, Kidder…

  • Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods: Q&A with Elyse Cherry

    24 Apr 2012 | 1:43 pm
    Boston Community Capital’s Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) program started with a goal in mind, not a method. That goal was to keep homeowners who are referred to the program actually in their homes, as long as they could afford a mortgage at the house’s current market value. The SUN program is open to trying a range of possible ways of doing that—from buying the mortgage and modifying it (see p 12) to acquiring the home through short sale or at an auction as occupied REO and selling it back to the borrower. But since the program launched in 2009, BCC director Elyse Cherry says…

  • The Hard Part

    24 Apr 2012 | 1:42 pm
    As important as dealing with delinquent mortgages preforeclosure is, neighborhood stabilization also requires dealing with the fact that the horse is already out of the barn. Neighborhoods are flooded with vacant properties, many of which are foreclosed, and some of which are REO (real estate owned, i.e. lender/investor owned). From the beginning, of course, nonprofits and mission-oriented for-profits have been attempting to get control of these properties, rehab them, and get them reoccupied in order to stabilize the neighborhoods they pock-mark. Three rounds of NSP funding have been…
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    The Village Carpenter

  • Vises: Are They Necessary?

    Kari Hultman
    3 May 2012 | 6:13 pm
    If you're an ancient Roman, the answer is "non, nunquam." Recently I read Old Ways Of Working Wood by Alex Bealer. In it, he mentions the Romans' methods for securing workpieces to their benches without the use of vises. With all the recent talk about vises—as many woodworkers are in the midst of or have recently finished their bench builds—it's an interesting idea to think that we might not

  • Roubo: Installing The Leg Vise

    Kari Hultman
    2 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Greta's all finished, but there are a couple things I didn't write about in my haste to complete the bench build. Here is the portion of the construction process that most concerned me (never having installed a leg vise before) and that turned out to be the easiest part of all. If you've never installed a leg vise, you're in for a pleasant surprise. It's a cake walk. I bought the hub, handle,

  • The Spirit of Craft, Personified

    Kari Hultman
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:04 am
    Thank you to Robin Wood for posting this video on facebook.  It's been making the rounds and you'll see why. This man represents the very best of what woodworking means to us. Thinking about our projects keeps us up at night, the pieces we make are an extension of us, and when we are working on a project, we are completely focused.

  • Roubo: Finished

    Kari Hultman
    19 Apr 2012 | 6:15 pm
    It's not much different than the last photos I posted, so nothing too exciting. The only difference is there is a finish on the maple and I trimmed the ends of the stretchers. But, she's done. At last. Somehow, I think my next project will be much more simple. And smaller. And way, way lighter.

  • I Didn't Faint and No One Fell Asleep

    Kari Hultman
    15 Apr 2012 | 12:20 pm
    I've spent the last four months building my workbench and getting ready for a presentation that I gave yesterday for the York County Heritage Trust on 18th-century woodworking tools and joinery. In preparation, I read five books (for the first or second time), studied page after page on the Colonial Williamsburg website and many other sites, and watched the Colonial Williamsburg DVD on
 
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    Site-K Construction Zone

  • Atlas Copco — Sacramento Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Store

    Greg
    15 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The Atlas Copco branch in West Sacramento celebrated its recent grand opening with an off-site demonstration of several new surface drill rigs in the morning, and a catered reception in the evening. The new facility, located on two acres near the I-80 and I-5 freeways, offers more convenient access for customers and suppliers than the previous store. The Atlas Copco—Sacramento staff pose in front of a Powercrusher rock crusher during their recent grand opening “We’ve had a lot of positive comments about our new location,” said Ray Hall, Pacific region manager. “Everybody seems to…

  • ABC Reports:Construction Backlog Declines 5.4 Percent In The First Quarter Of 2012

    Greg
    15 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
    Nonresidential Construction To Remain Soft In Summer Months Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the first quarter of 2012. CBI declined 5.4 percent from the previous quarter, dipping from 7.8 months to 7.4 months, but is slightly higher compared to the first quarter of 2011. CBI is a forward-looking economic indicator that measures the amount of construction work under contract to be completed in the future. “On the heels of a mixed bag of national economic news, CBI declined for the second quarter in a row,” said ABC Chief…

  • New Faces on National Demolition Association Board of Directors

    Greg
    15 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    The National Demolition Association announces the addition of four new demolition professionals to its 2012-2013 Board of Directors. Newly named to the Board are Alfred Gorick, Jr. of Gorick Construction Co., Inc., Binghamton, NY; Scott Homrich of Homrich Wrecking Inc., Carleton, MI; Richard Lorenz of Central Environmental Services, Apopka, FL; and Craig Sessler of Sessler Wrecking, Waterloo, NY. Continuing as the Association’s officers are Don Rachel of Rachel Contracting, LLC, St. Michael, MN as President; Jeff Kroeker of Kroeker, Inc. Demolition & Recycling Contractors, Fresno, CA as…

  • HOLT CAT To Host Job Fair May 19, 2012

    Greg
    15 May 2012 | 9:36 am
    WHAT:           HOLT CAT will host a job fair in Irving, Texas for experienced in-shop and field service technicians for heavy equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and truck service. Positions are available at HOLT’s store locations in Irving, Fort Worth, Dallas and Lewisville HOLT will be conducting on-site interviews. WHERE:          HOLT CAT Irving Facility 2000 E. Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75061 WHEN:           Saturday, May 19 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. ATTENDEES:     HOLT CAT Human Resource personnel will be on-site to answer questions for the…

  • Takeuchi Announces New Dealership
In Central California

    Greg
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Takeuchi-US is pleased to announce Tri-West Tractor, Inc. as the newest addition to the Takeuchi dealer network, representing the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment. Located outside of San Fransisco in Livermore, California, Tri-West Tractor, Inc. is a family-owned company specializing in the sale and rental of top quality equipment to the construction industry of central California. Founded in 1980, Tri-West Tractor, Inc. boasts a sales force with over 60 years of experience in the construction equipment industry, and prides themselves in their continued growth and…
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  • Engineered Systems

    3 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    Each monthly magazine is written in technically sound language, yet retains a non-theoretical application-oriented approach to the commercial/industrial/institutional HVACR markets. Engineered Systems examines the latest changes in the design, specification, maintenance and management of non-residential HVACR systems and components.Request Free!

  • The Top 3 Ways a Postage Meter Can Save Your Business Money

    4 Apr 2012 | 8:20 pm
    Whether it's saving time, cutting back on gas expenses or simply not overpaying for day-to-day office expenses, postage meters help improve business performance, accuracy, accountability and image. Gain valuable savings on Priority Mail® and Express Mail®. Stop guessing weights and overpaying on postage.Eliminate costly, time-consuming trips to the post office. Gain better control of your postage--and better tracking of usage. An in-house postage meter can help even the smallest business save both time and money, increase efficiency, and help make the most of every dollar. Learn why postage…

  • Controlled Environments

    2 Apr 2012 | 12:50 pm
    In every issue, Controlled Environments provides relevant and timely content on trends, technology, and applications for professionals working in cleanrooms and other critical environments.Request Free!

  • Stone World

    16 Mar 2012 | 1:50 pm
    With technical information, high quality architectural photography and in-depth international industry coverage, Stone World is designed for and read by the top buyers and decision makers who specify, quarry, fabricate, export, import, distribute, design, sell and install stone and stone-related equipment and supplies.Request Free!

  • HPAC Engineering

    7 Mar 2012 | 2:20 pm
    Its editorial mission is, simply, to help its 56,000 engineering readers provide for human health, safety, and comfort economically, efficiently, and reliably. Articles are solutions-oriented and focused on providing timely, accurate and practical information on the latest HVACR technologies, techniques and tools that HPAC Engineering readers depend on in their daily work. Areas covered include design and sizing, facility and energy management, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls, energy and water efficiency, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), comfort management, and deregulation.Request…
 
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    HomeStars - News and Updates

  • We Are Having A Little Work Done

    Colleen
    14 May 2012 | 2:27 pm
    Sorry Everyone! Our site is so busy helping you find great contractors that it needs a little help. Our development team is hard at work and we will be back up and running shortly! Sorry for any trouble this may cause you. If you have any pressing questions or concerns you can email us at [...]

  • Current Review Promotions Across Canada!

    Colleen
    3 May 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Sharing your review after you have hired a contractor is an important part of being in the HomeStars community. We have some great promotions running across Canada right now to thank you for your contribution to helping homeowners in your area find contractors they can trust. All across Canada homeowners can now write two reviews [...]

  • Day 3 Of The Ottawa Home + Garden Show

    Colleen
    24 Mar 2012 | 12:43 pm
    It’s a busy day today at the CE Centre for the Ottawa Home + Garden show. Doors opened to a crowd this morning at 10am and it has been going strong since! The show continues to run until tomorrow at 5pm, so if you are thinking of heading down there is still time to write [...]

  • Celebrating The Best Contractors In Eastern Ontario!

    Colleen
    23 Mar 2012 | 2:05 pm
    We had a great time celebrating the winners of The Best Of Eastern Ontario last night. Held at the Ottawa Home + Garden Show at the brand new, and beautiful, CE Center. This is the second year that we have awarded the best contractors in Eastern Ontario as reviewed by their customers and the event [...]

  • Visiting The National Home Show

    Colleen
    21 Mar 2012 | 12:11 pm
    The 60th annual National Home Show is now underway at the Direct Energy Center in Toronto. Hundreds of exhibitors ( many of them Best Of Winners ) are lined up to showcase their products and services for this ten day event ending March 25th. HomeStars would like to help you narrow down your search, so [...]
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    Building Arizona

  • Postino East breathes new life into downtown Gilbert building

    Kimberly Mickelson
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:30 am
    Award-winning architects Shepley Bulfinch have partnered again with Upward Projects to create Postino East, a neighborhood dining spot in the heart of downtown Gilbert. The 2,700 square foot renovation in the southern end of the former Grainbelt Building is the third locale for Postino WineCafe and the second collaboration between Shepley Bulfinch and Upward Projects. [...]

  • Shepley Bulfinch, Upward Projects give new life to mid-century Phoenix landmark Restaurant project planned for architectural icon

    Kimberly Mickelson
    13 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Shepley Bulfinch and Upward Projects have announced their third design collaboration, an adaptive reuse project that infuse new life into an iconic Phoenix building designed by well-known mid-century architect, Alfred Newman Beadle. Shepley Bulfinch and Upward Projects are committed to honoring Beadle’s modernist point of view and keeping the structural integrity of the building at [...]

  • USA Youth Fitness Center: Cheer-Tumbling-Dance to host grand opening

    Kimberly Mickelson
    13 Apr 2012 | 1:19 pm
    USA Youth Fitness Center has expanded to offer more classes and personal instruction for children of all ages. The main center currently offers classes, camps and a variety of competitive teams and recreational classes to meet busy family schedules and encourage healthy, physical lifestyles in young children. With the completion of this design-build project by [...]

  • Maricopa City Hall and Police Station Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Kimberly Mickelson
    12 Apr 2012 | 3:22 pm
    ABACUS Project Management, Gensler, and Okland Construction are all gearing up for the  City of Maricopa groundbreaking for the new City Hall and Police Station.  The first phase of this complex will include the construction of Maricopa City Hall and the Maricopa Police Station, both of which are anticipated to reach completion before the end [...]

  • Maricopa County hiring Facilities Capital Project Professionals

    Kimberly Mickelson
    26 Mar 2012 | 10:40 am
    Maricopa County is currently hiring Facilities Capital Project professionals. Below is a list of the job titles currently open with a link to apply.   Facilities Capital Projects Division Manager Facilities Planning Division Manager Sr. Facilities Capital Projects Manager Facilities Capital Project Manager Operations & Maintenance Project Managers Facilities Planners Facilities Large Capital Project Executive [...]
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    Reed Construction Data: RSMeans News

  • Waterproofing

    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    15 May 2012 | 9:45 am
    Waterproofing is defined as the treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure. Water exerts a pressure of 62.4 pounds of force per foot (1000 kg per meter) of depth. Therefore, water lying against a barrier exerts a steadily increasing pressure as the depth increases. The waterproofing treatment must keep the water from penetrating into the building interior.

  • Tips for Estimating Concrete Work

    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    8 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    Concrete is one of the most adaptable and versatile materials used in the construction industry. It can be custom-mixed to the desired compressive strength or for color application, it can be placed in almost any shape or form using a variety of methods, and it can be finished to resemble a variety of surfaces such as wood, masonry or stone. Concrete is durable and virtually maintenance-free.

  • Estimating Wood and Plastic Windows

    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    1 May 2012 | 9:45 am
    Review architectural floor plans and elevations for the locations of various window types. Window schedules should be studied for the specific manufacturer, model, and size of the individual or combined unit. Occasionally, special details or sections through the unit may be used for clarification. The specifications should be studied for detailed information on the type of glazing, finish of the window, cladding color (if applicable), and accessories, such as screens or grilles.

  • Estimating Masonry

    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    Masonry is generally estimated by the piece (brick, block, etc.) or by wall area (per square foot). Quantities based on square feet of surface area are a function of...

  • Mold-Resistant Paints

    rsommers@reedbusiness.com
    10 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    After you’ve installed your paperless drywall, you may want to take another step to make it even more difficult for mold to grow. Mold-resistant paint started when manufacturers added what they referred to as a mildewstat, or mildewcide, to their paints. Since, in most cases, the anti-mold chemical was under 2% of the total volume of paint in the container, it was not listed as an ingredient.
 
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    DaveYoho Blog

  • Pictures from our DC Event

    Dave Yoho
    2 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Last week’s Home Improvement Profitability Summit in Northern Virginia brought together over 200 industry professionals for a 2-day event on in home sales, home improvement marketing, and best business practices. Below are some pictures from the event – - if you were not in attendance, we hope to see you at our next program!

  • Voice Mail – - Friend or Foe

    Dave Yoho
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:33 pm
    “Only in America do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won’t miss a call from someone we didn’t want to talk to in the first place.” – Yakim Smirnoff You want to talk to John Smith at XYZ Corporation. You dial the main number and the friendly upbeat phone response tells you to select a number from their menu of options or dial the extension number for John Smith. You dial his number as suggested and you get his voice mail message – - sometimes curt, sometimes garbled — sometimes very informative — and…

  • More Great Webinar Responses

    Brad Yoho
    29 Mar 2012 | 10:57 am
    On our latest home improvement webinar, we once again offered $100 to the customer who submitted the best idea that they intended to use as promptly as possible. We received our most responses to date, and wanted to showcase some of the best ones here: “When training sales staff teach them that the REASON that potential customers have price objections to begin with is not the customer’s hang-up or problem.  NO!  It is the salesperson’s problem because in the presentation they didn’t show enough value to warrant that price!!  Everyone wants to play the blame game – -…

  • Q & A From Our March 2012 Webinar

    Ed Helvey
    26 Mar 2012 | 10:53 am
    Our latest home improvement webinar on overcoming sales objections has generated a ton of response and we will attempt to answer many of your questions in this forum: Q: Will the techniques you suggest in “The Science of Successful In-Home Selling” be effective when used on the telephone? A: Essentially, yes – keep in mind you don’t have “face to face” contact, however, the pauses which we recommend for objections are still effective.  In responding to an objection or complex issue you might simply say,  “Hmm…” or “Let me see”.  Pause and then ask a question…

  • Great Webinar Responses

    Brad Yoho
    1 Mar 2012 | 10:03 am
    On our most recent home improvement webinar, we offered $100 to the customer who submitted the best idea that they intended to use as promptly as possible. We received a wealth of responses, and wanted to showcase some of the best ones here: “If you really are number one in your area, then you have to be number one: everything about how you do business needs to say we’re number one – - without using those words.” “Thank you for pointing out the importance of tracking a lead. From rating it, to following up with it. In the past I would receive a lead, price it, then…
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    Construction Law in North Carolina

  • Green Construction with Governor Perdue (Tue Tip)

    Melissa Dewey Brumback
    8 May 2012 | 6:03 am
    Act now to get early bird tickets to the USGBC NC Triangle Chapter’s spring Luncheon, featuring NC Governor Bev Perdue and others on the topic of the Green Business Fund, which was created to “make environmental innovation investments in alternative fuels, green construction, and other clean energy technologies – positioning North Carolina to become a national [...] No related posts.

  • Best Practices for Lighting a LEED Construction Project (guest post)

    Melissa Dewey Brumback
    4 May 2012 | 5:53 pm
    Today, a guest post from the folks at Lamps.com, a retailer of lamps, LED lighting and LED outdoor lighting solutions.  They provide an interesting pro/con analysis of the three main types of light sources.  Going “green” is one of the largest priorities among businesses today; it seems everyone is doing it. Obviously, while building an energy-efficient structure, [...] No related posts.

  • Nixon, Clinton, Edwards- and construction claim? What’s the connection? The cover up.

    Melissa Dewey Brumback
    30 Mar 2012 | 11:51 am
    Today, I’m guest posting over at Chris Hill’s Construction Law Musings blog.  My article is on the importance of reporting a potential construction claim to your insurance carrier at the first sign of trouble.  Remember, it’s the cover up that always gets you into trouble.  Just ask the politicians.  Or this kid.       [...] No related posts.

  • My Webinar (today!) on 7 Critical Mistakes Design Professionals Make (PDH credit)

    Melissa Dewey Brumback
    29 Mar 2012 | 1:28 am
    Act fast, and you can hear little ‘ol ME from the comfort of your computer speakers today at lunchtime.  I’m presenting a brownbag webinar starting at 12:00 Noon ET on the 7 Critical Mistakes Designers Make that Could Sabotage Their Projects.  This is an expanded talk based on my white paper.  The webinar is for [...] No related posts.

  • Shameless Self Promotion (Please Vote!)

    Melissa Dewey Brumback
    23 Mar 2012 | 11:46 am
    As long-time blog readers may remember, last year I won the “Best Construction Blog” award from Construction Marketing Ideas, thanks in large part to you.  The ”shameless marketing favor” post has come ’round again, with a twist.  Right now, Construction Law in North Carolina has been nominated for TWO different award competitions.  If you have a minute (or [...] No related posts.
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    Contractor Websites That Work

  • How to “Top Kill” your leaking business

    Darren
    10 May 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The truth is many contractor’s businesses are leaking worse than the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. You may not be leaking oil, but maybe you are leaking cash flow or customers or both. The biggest commodity today any contractor needs to succeed is eyeballs. Eyeballs on your ads, eyeballs on your website, and eyeballs on your direct-mail pieces. If we break it down into a measurable quantity we’ll call “eyeball units”, then you can look at our businesses from that perspective. Your business is supposed to be a magnet for eyeball units. And once eyeball units…

  • The Worst Contractor Advertising Spot I Have Ever Heard on the Radio!

    Darren
    7 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Can’t see the video? Click here. Contractor advertising isn’t about making someone jump through hoops to contact you. People are supposed to be able to reach you multiple ways which are convenient to them, not you. If your a contractor and your advertising is making people take multiple steps to reach you, just throw your money out of your truck window with your phone number on it, it might work better! © admin for Contractor Websites That Work, 2012. | Permalink | 6 comments | Need help marketing your company? Check out the store: Great Contractor Marketing Help!

  • Contractors, Make the Most Out of Search Results

    Darren
    4 May 2012 | 1:13 pm
    The Internet is a labyrinth of sites so big it boggles the mind. In fact, how someone manages to find your site is a miracle of modern technology right? But all traffic is not created equal Most of the time, we don’t pay enough attention to how people find our sites, we just assume it is someone typing something in the Google address bar and POOF, they wind up on our sites, and for the most part that’s true. Except, the searcher’s intent is even more important now than ever before. Why, because we all know all search traffic is not created equal. Let’s take a look at…

  • Quick Tips for Contractors #4 – 5 Reasons to Read the Paper

    Darren
    1 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    Here is a short one today to make up for yesterday’s long post… Read – read the NY Times, the Wall Street Journal or the Washington Post. Read as much as you can to stay on top of the news, and then read some more. Specifically, I want you to read your local yocal paper from front to back every time it is published. This will keep you up to speed on everything going on locally that you sometimes miss while running your business. The benefits are: 1. You stay informed on a personal and professional level about what is going on in your backyard. 2. There are plenty of business…

  • Measure Twice, Cut Once Works on Websites Too!

    Darren
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:59 pm
    I want to cover some things you and your staff (if you have any) should do before launching an advertising campaign online. The biggest thing you need to consider right now, today, before you spend one dime promoting your contracting business online is – your existing website. If your current website is merely a place holder or “online brochure”, then it’s time to get real. If you’re lucky, people are coming to your site everyday and leaving without contacting you. Yeah, you read that right, I said lucky. You are lucky because prospects are finding you in spite of the fact that…
 
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    Construction Field Management Blog

  • Key Themes from the AGC of Massachusetts: Owners’ Expectations Today

    Adam Omansky A.M.ASCE CI, CSI CDT
    15 May 2012 | 10:51 am
    Following up from the “Owners’ Expectations Today” event hosted by the AGC of Massachusetts, The Association of Commercial & Institutional Builders, themes and points discussed and debated by the owners, owner representatives, contractors, architects, engineers, other service providers and the attendees in general included diverse topics, across a broad spectrum from strategic stances to operational issues. Here are some of the key themes and salient points: Flexibility and agility are critical to owner organizations and contractors serving owners, in part due to the recent economic…

  • Quality Management for Building Insulation

    Adam Omansky A.M.ASCE CI, CSI CDT
    8 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Part 3 of a Technical Series on Field Management for Quality of Building Insulation Continuing from last week about quality management, field inspection, and field observation of building insulation, this week we’ll continue to discuss developing and authoring building insulation checklist templates, as an industry best practice and as a standard operating procedure (SOP) across a company or an organization. Last week, in addition to names and phases being combined or concatenated to create a series of focused and targeted checklist templates, similarly, names and physical areas, spatial…

  • AGC of Massachusetts Owner Event: Owners’ Expectations Today

    Adam Omansky A.M.ASCE CI, CSI CDT
    3 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    Here’s a great event that we’re attending on May 9th and we recommend that our construction industry colleagues in Massachusetts and in New England join us. The “Owners’ Expectations Today” event hosted by the AGC of Massachusetts, The Association of Commercial & Institutional Builders, will foucs on how contractors, trade contractors, architects, engineers, commissioning agents, vendors, and other stakeholders can improve upon the ability to understand and to meet owners’ requirements, needs, and expectations in construction project delivery. Discussions with the owner…

  • Building Insulation Checklists and Quality

    Adam Omansky A.M.ASCE CI, CSI CDT
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:50 pm
    Part 2 of a Technical Series on Field Management for Quality of Building Insulation Continuing from part one of the Field Management for Quality: Building Insulation blog series, this week we will discuss defining the goals and objectives for building insulation checks, and naming building insulation checklist templates to ensure a standard best practice across an organization or a company. Defining Checklist Objectives for Building Insulation Inspection Project stakeholers may have numerous objectives when inspecting and observing building insulation work. Defining checklist objectives for…

  • 2012 ARCHIBUS International Users' Conference

    Adam Omansky A.M.ASCE CI, CSI CDT
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:26 pm
    Come see Vela at the ARCHIBUS Healthcare Center of Excellence (COE) program! Attention owners, operators, facility managers, operations and maintenance managers, program managers, project managers, service providers, and other attendees of the upcoming 2012 ARCHIBUS International Users' Conference. See Vela present Field Management for Owners on Sunday, May 2nd at the Healthcare COE -- Thought Leadership Panel S14 during the 2:00PM – 4:30PM concurrent afternoon sessions. Topics during our presentation on field management for owners at the ARCHIBUS Healthcare Center of Excellence (COE)…
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    CRG Construction

  • Beautifully Situated Gulfstream Cafe Showcases What’s Best About the Grand Strand

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 2:08 am
    Gulfstream Cafe is one of the more renowned eateries along the Grand Strand. With its modestly elegant atmosphere, the restaurant embodies a uniquely southern blend of ease and refinement rarely captured and often misunderstood by those who have never visited. Watercolor-like landscapes frame the setting (which offers ample outdoor seating) and picture windows give indoor diners a breathtaking view of sleepy Murrells Inlet. Famed as much for its food as for its sunsets, Gulfstream Cafe sits just south of the Garden City Connector alongside Martin Quay Marina. Though the restaurant is somewhat…

  • New Custom Build For CRG in Garden City

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 1:46 am
    CRG is proud to announce the beginning of a new project, a stunning luxury beach home in Garden City just across the street from the legendary Gulfstream Cafe, a visitors’ and locals’ favorite for seafood with award-winning cuisine. A hair’s breadth away from the sublime salt marshes of South Carolina and overlooking its world-famous beaches, the setting has a feel that is at once intimate and–somehow–impossibly posh. At a spacious 6,640 square feet, the home has a decidedly rare feature in that it boasts four oceanfront master bedrooms, making it a highly desirable property…

  • CRG Construction and Home Design Welcomes Interior Designer Kylee Mante

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    CRG Construction has been a leader in Myrtle Beach luxury home building for years, and with CEO/President Preston Guyton’s realty expertise in the mix, CRG has a lot to offer prospective home owners. But as we welcome certified Interior Designer Kylee Mante to our team, we are able to add even more to our repertoire of services. CRG has diversified, creating a new company in CRG Home Design. We now have the ability to plan homes from the ground up, moving effortlessly through the conceptual stage to our 3D design engineer Jack Johnson’s visual renderings and into the actual build. Now,…

  • CRG Construction Featured In Builder + Architect

    admin
    16 Feb 2012 | 2:01 am
    CRG Construction is proud to be featured in the South Carolina Greater Upper Coastal Builder + Architect magazine. This journal has featured local leaders in the custom home design & build industry since 1937. We’re honored to be a part of this institution, and thrilled to share this great article with our readers. Builder + Architect focused on several keys aspects of what CRG Construction does best. Preston Guyton, CRG’s President/CEO, makes a special effort to stay informed on the latest custom home design & build trends. Whether it’s sourcing materials to save…

  • CRG Custom Home for Sale ~ Murrells Inlet

    admin
    11 Dec 2011 | 10:51 pm
    Collins Creek Landing is located in the Prince Creek Community in Murrells Inlet, SC. This gated community is one of the most active communities with new construction, and based on the search numbers from our real estate website www.PrestonGuyton.com, it is also one of the most sought after communities in the area. Collins Creek Landing is a gated community featuring available lots ranging from .3-.6 acres. Many of the lots and homes back up to wooded conservation areas, lakes, creeks, or some type of buffer. Collins Creek Landing amenity center features a clubhouse, soccer field, pool,…
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    OYLBuilders.com

  • OYLBuilders Chat • Searching for a value builder in Terrebonne

    nordic587
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:03 pm
    Hello to all:Today I discovered OYLBuilders.com. This is an interesting coincidence since my wife and I are in the process of closing on a purchase of an undeveloped 1.71 acre rim view lot at Crooked River Ranch. We have purchased this property well ahead of our plan to build a house on it. Rim property at CRR at our price point is rare. For about the past 10 months we have engaged one Bend area builder in many informational emails and one direct conversation about thier "value oriented" home building business. They have one floor plan for a 1700+ sqft. 3/2 rancher that we like very…

  • Build Journals • 30 acres with a vision

    joel
    13 Mar 2012 | 1:31 am
    It has begun - we have signed a purchase agreement for a 30-acre piece of land in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The land is heavily treed with a natural combination of Big Leaf Maple, Fir, and a few other species. You can see more details of the trees/plants in the "Western Washington and Oregon" section of this page.More details to come... for now, time to apply for a loan and dig septic site evaluation pits.Statistics: Posted by joel — March 12th, 2012, 11:31 pm — Replies 8 — Views 394

  • House Design • How can I mount a ceiling fan to a concrete roof?

    Crispin
    4 Jan 2012 | 10:28 pm
    How can I mount a ceiling fan to a concrete roof?Problem is that that roof has no hooks provided.Can I use a anchor bolt to mount the fan?Will it withstand the weight of the running fan?Or any other options?Statistics: Posted by Crispin — January 4th, 2012, 9:28 pm — Replies 1 — Views 307

  • Off Topic • Roofing matierial using bamboo, coir, banana fibres...?

    Crispin
    4 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pm
    Is it possible to make a roofing material out of these three things that will last for at least two years and this should be water proof and fireproof.Statistics: Posted by Crispin — January 4th, 2012, 9:27 pm — Replies 1 — Views 245

  • Posting Rules

    joel
    16 Nov 2011 | 12:50 pm
    OYLBuilders.com Forum Posting RulesAll posters - please read these rules carefully Have fun participating in productive discussion with the community. No personal attacks or "flaming" of other posters. Don't post anything obscene, threatening, sexual, or illegal. Don't post any product advertisements/spam without our permission; EXCEPT if you are builder you may maintain one advertisement post within the topic dedicated to your company under the regional section. Builders, see viewtopic.php?f=24&t=237 for more details. Your posts must contain useful content relevant to the…
 
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    Landscape Management Network Blog

  • Beware of the Client Who Promises You Future Work to get a Deal Today.

    lmnadmin
    7 May 2012 | 7:28 am
    For those of you who are too young to remember this quote, it is from the cartoon “Popeye the Sailor Man”. One particular character, “Wimpy”, would often utter this phrase. You see “Wimpy” (actually Wimpy J. Wellington for you nostalgia buffs) consumed an extraordinary amount of hamburgers daily, but somehow never had the money to pay for them. In each episode he would find some poor sucker to help him out and cover his costs. His strategy was simple yet highly effective. He would say to the unknowing victim, – “I’ll gladly repay you…

  • SIMA, Caterpillar, + LMN Show Snow Companies How to Price for Success – New Workshops!

    lmnadmin
    4 May 2012 | 10:20 am
    Creating a More Profitable Snow Business Snow and ice management services are unique. Most people who don’t do snow logically think that this type of work is a simple maintenance-based service. Those who have tried to run a successful snow business understand the challenges of creating a profitable, sustainable revenue stream in an inherently risky line of work. Most often, what can be lacking for growth is a proven system to help you analyze your operations, identify waste, leverage efficiency, and create a leaner and meaner plan for success. This one-day workshop could be one of the…

  • Smarter Landscape Estimating – How to do Faster, More Accurate Takeoffs From .PDF Drawings

    lmnadmin
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    Ever had a .pdf drawing from a designer/architect or other contractor which didn’t have the measurements you needed?  Now you have to print the drawing (to scale), get out your rules or measuring tools hand measure all the areas and record the measurements in some other spreadsheet.  Then someone else needs a takeoff, doesn’t have your spreadsheet and does the same thing.  There’s way too much wasted time and effort with this method.  There’s a better, faster way to do takeoffs for estimates with .pdf design files… and its free! Check out:…

  • LMN Minor Update: New Reports and Job Descriptions Added to Systems Library

    lmnadmin
    17 Apr 2012 | 3:01 pm
    Thanks to user suggestions, we’ve added another few new layouts to our Estimate reports screen. You’ll notice we’ve renamed many of the reports.  As our report options continue grow, it was important to re-categorize and improve the names of the reports so that they are more descriptive. A new report has been added Customer Proposal (Total Price Only).  This report shows each work area and the customer description for each, but does not show any work area subtotal pricing.   All subtotals are ‘hidden’ and the customer is presented with one final price only.

  • The Spring Rush of Landscaping: Don’t Forget to Sharpen Your Axe

    lmnadmin
    10 Apr 2012 | 9:56 am
    “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln For most of North America, spring is in the air and has come earlier than expected.  Landscaping jobs are starting earlier, customers are calling earlier and its easy to get caught up in the action… especially if your snow revenues were down from the mild winter. But take a minute to remember Lincoln’s great quote (see above).  Your work might be well underway already, but just remember – if your business is a ‘dull axe’, you’ll…
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    Home Expert Network

  • Sustainable Materials – Insight from Our Top Experts

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 6:13 pm
    Sustainable building materials represent the future of home improvement, in large part because of their positive impact on the environment. According to a recent industry report, “commercial and residential buildings account for 39% of greenhouse gas emissions.” Through greater use of sustainable materials, professionals and consumers can reduce waste and help protect our valuable natural resources. Fortunately, many sustainable materials have other benefits as well including aesthetic value and affordability. As a result, environmentally friendly building products are expected to only…

  • How are You Using Sustainable Materials?

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    As green design continues to storm the home improvement market, homeowners and builders alike are considering sustainable materials for a larger percentage of their upcoming projects. From bamboo floors to reclaimed doors, professionals are seeking to make a big impact in the home and a tiny dent in the environment. But Mother Nature isn’t the only one who appreciates the effort. Homeowners are finding out that sustainable materials may also represent big savings. Why We’re Asking Though the home improvement market is starting to climb out of its slump, professionals and consumers are…

  • Social Media Optimization for the Home Improvement Industry

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 7:17 pm
    What started as a way to keep in touch with friends and family has turned into the biggest force in online marketing. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have become absolute necessities for businesses hoping to compete for attention on the web, and the home improvement industry is no exception. Plumbers are tweeting about the latest crazy new toilet, electricians are charging their Facebook pages with photos of light installations and roofers are uploading dramatic hail damage videos. Experts across the country are finding new ways to connect with customers, and so are…

  • Social Media Success – Ideas from Our Prevailing Experts

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 2:51 pm
    Social media offers professionals a unique chance to connect with potential clients. It’s a casual and friendly way to promote your business and showcase your most valuable services. While the benefits are obvious, it’s not always clear how home improvement professionals can use social media to improve their business. We thought our expert panel could help shed some light on how home improvement professionals are using social media. How Is Social Media Affecting Your Business? How do you use social media? What sites do you feel are the most important to target? What sort of things do you…

  • How is Social Media Affecting Your Business?

    admin
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:15 pm
    Updating, posting, tweeting, upvoting, digging, and sharing are the new keystones of online marketing. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Reddit, and hundreds of others are making businesses more personal, even though their connections are purely digital. Even home improvement professionals are finding that social media creates interactions with customers that are innovative and effective at generating new business. Update: Check out our follow-up article, combining our expert’s opinions and our own independent research. Why We’re Asking Starting on May 1st,…
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    Titus Built, LLC

  • Thank You to All Our Clients and Friends for Your Referrals!

    admin
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:56 pm
      Referrals are still Titus Built’s best sales leads. Referral leads converted to contracts top all other categories, followed by Repeat Customers and SoMe… Advertising is way down the list. We are grateful for all our referrals. Referrals are more than a sales lead – they are a report card. We also understand that referrals to us are the referrer’s clients and friends, and therefore, it is important that we treat them with utmost courtesy and respect. As a thank you for your loyalty, Titus Built has initiated a new referral program. Should you refer us to a client who undertakes…

  • Waterfront Property Renovation Update

    admin
    28 Mar 2012 | 3:14 pm
      Last October we posted a blog Whole House Renovation of Waterfront Property in Norwalk, Connecticut with photos of pages from magazines tabbed by our clients to help us visualize their ideas. The project is running smoothly and we are excited to show you some updated photos of the exterior as well as new interior selections. We received a call this week from a potential client living in the neighborhood that expressed interest in renovating their home because they have been watching the progress of the “beautiful renovation” in their community. We are grateful to…

  • Building a Future From the Past

    admin
    15 Mar 2012 | 12:26 pm
    New exhibit explores architects’ work to update and preserve antique homes When Jeff Titus bought the above house, he hired a dendrochronology lab to take samples from the fireplace lentil, front wall and floor joists to run scientific dating tests. (Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings. Dendrochronology can date the time at which tree rings were formed, in many types of wood, to the exact calendar year. From Wikipedia) The lab results were inconclusive; the best likely dating was somewhere between 1740…

  • Whole Home Renovation in Revitalized Neighborhood

    admin
    5 Mar 2012 | 4:14 pm
      Front view rendering of home renovatoin in Darien, CT   Existing home before renovation in Darien, Connecticut This single-family home located in Darien, CT has 4 beds, 2 ½ baths, and approximately 2,917 square feet. The property was built in 1963 and was purchased by our clients in March of 2002. Shortly thereafter they were relocated to England, but kept the house for their return. Our clients are back living in the States, and, believe it is the perfect time for them to renovate.  Existing garage before renovation   Side Elevation Rendering Currently, several…

  • Should We Stay in Our Home and Renovate/Add On or … Should We Move?

    admin
    29 Feb 2012 | 11:46 am
        The first part of any successful relationship is to make sure the contractor and the homeowner understand each other. The contractor should: provide the services you need; deliver the quality you expect; offer good value for the services offered; stand behind the homeowner and the contractor’s work when project is complete; and, communicate clearly and professionally     How to determine what makes sense for your family – Your Home…Your Lifestyle. Before making the decision to renovate your existing home or move, ask yourself a few questions: Do…
 
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    Roof Life of Oregon

  • Moss, Debris, and What to Expect in the Great NW

    John Carter
    10 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Watch Patrick Morin and Ernest Murry as they look at a common scene here in the Great North West. Click here to view the embedded video. Script “This is Patrick and Ernest Roof Life of Oregon we’re on a 5 year old presidential asphalt shingle in Lake Oswego. This used to be all shake in here and people have been switching over to an asphalt shingle thinking that it’s going to get them out of maintenance. As we look at this roof this is the type and kind of moss that is a shingle eating moss. There are three varieties. You’ve got the roly poly kind that likes to form on the ends of…

  • March 2012 Radio Ads

    John Carter
    8 Mar 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Check out our latest Radio spots if you haven’t already heard them on your favorite station! 15 second March 2012 spot 30 Second March 2012 spot 60 Second March 2012 spot

  • Roof Leaks: What a Leaking Roof Might Be Trying To Tell You

    John Carter
    3 Feb 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Have a leak in your roof? Get an honest and professional answer as to what is causing your roof leak. Watch Daniel White as he describes to us the surprise he found when investigating a leak for a homeowner in Cornelius. Click here to view the embedded video. Script: “Today we’re out in Cornelius looking at a valley on this roof. We thought initially it was the debris that was backing up inside this valley (causing a leak) but it is not. A couple of things are going on here. One the roof has two layers. Two when the homeowner bought the house it already had this roof and they didn’t…

  • Radio Ad for August 2011 – Harry Potter

    John Carter
    3 Aug 2011 | 4:51 pm
    Have you heard our new radio ads for August yet? Listen to our Harry Potter inspired 15, 30 and 60 second spots below and let us know what you think! Accio! 15 second August 2011 spot Accio! 30 Second August 2011 spot Accio! 60 Second August 2011 spot Want to know what accio means? Click here for the answer and to find other information about the Harry Potter universe.

  • Copper / Zinc Strip Failure – Moss in the Portland Area

    John Carter
    15 Jun 2011 | 6:11 pm
    Click here to view the embedded video. We’re on a 7 year old asphalt shingle roof. This is actually the best I have ever seen a copper or zinc strip work. This is actually copper so it matches the color of the house so you can see that it kept the moss off for about 5 rows and then it starts growing on there and you can see how heavy it (the moss) gets as the farther away from the zinc or copper strip. This copper strip seems to be working a lot better than the zinc strips that I’ve seen. Of course underneath the trees it gets pretty bad, and this moss will actually destroy this…
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    Design & Build Modular Blog

  • National Charter Schools Week

    Glenn Cort
    10 May 2012 | 2:27 pm
    On May 7, President Barack Obama continued a decade-long tradition when he declared this week in May to be “National Charter Schools Week.”  An advocate of these independently designed and run public educational “laboratories”, the President is at the forefront of the charter school movement.  As defined by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), charter schools are “independent public schools that are allowed the freedom to be more innovative, while being held accountable for improved student achievement.” Since these types of schools were created less than…

  • Update on the new standard in High-Performing Modular Classrooms for swing space and permanent additions

    abiyevetskiy
    8 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    Sprout Space – A Health Learning Environment As you may know, Perkins+Will, an integrated design firm serving clients from twenty-three offices around the world has teamed with Triumph Modular Inc., a Northeastern US provider of high-quality relocatable and permanent modular buildings. Their intent is to offer Sprout Space™, a modular classroom designed to compete afford-ably with more traditional “modular classrooms” and school buildings. Sprout Space can be ganged together to create a school solution that will compete particularly well where schools have a 3 to 5 year need for…

  • Modular Buildings – The Next Generation

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 10:41 am
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  • Prefabrication Solutions for Public Charter Schools

    abiyevetskiy
    1 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    National Charter School Week begins May 6th, 2012. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the national nonprofit organization working to grow the number of high-quality charter schools available to all families, and especially those who do not have access to high-quality public schools. Charter schools are independent public schools providing families with a new set of public school options. What began as a small movement in a couple of states has grown to become a major force in education reform. Charter School operators face unique challenges in terms of having the learning…

  • Honoring Earth Day in the Construction Industry

    Glenn Cort
    20 Apr 2012 | 10:07 am
    Earth Day 2012. This is the day people around the world have set aside to celebrate and protect our planet.  For over 40 years, university campuses and town squares have buzzed on Earth Day as people come together to create awareness about daunting environmental issues.  From water and air quality to deforestation and energy conservation, protecting the environment and reversing damage that’s already been done is not only popular, but crucial to our long-term survival. The kinds of shelters we live and work in have a major impact on our environment.   As Earth’s population grows,…
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  • 4 Things Gretzky Can Teach You About Marketing

    Matt Handal
    6 May 2012 | 7:12 am
    You might be racking up the small victories, but are you landing the big wins? Are you making amazing things happen? Maybe you need to be more like Wayne Gretzky. For those who don’t know, Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player who ever lived. Any marketer can learn a lot from how he conducted business and how he made big plays. Here are four simple things you can learn from “the great one.” Gretzky Skated To Where The Puck Was Going, Not Where It Had Been Wayne wasn’t the fastest skater or toughest guy on the ice. But from age two, he practiced hockey with this…

  • Hitting a Brick Wall With Corporate Culture? Here’s How To Change It!

    Matt Handal
    27 Apr 2012 | 4:31 pm
    What if everybody in your firm was on board with marketing? Not only were they excited to be a part of it, they saw it as an important part of their job. After they give you extremely detailed information for your proposal, they’re on the phone with old clients and setting up meetings with new ones. But that’s not your reality, is it? No way. You’re in a constant struggle to get your team engaged in marketing, especially when they are busy with “billable work.” You’re pulling your hair out thinking, “these people must be crazy.” Marketing needs…

  • Can Market Research Make or Break Your Business?

    Matt Handal
    20 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am
    Krista Sykes, PhD over at Architecture in Context has been writing a series called, “12 Factors That Can Make Or Break Your Design Business.” Market research and analysis is not my area of expertise, so I don’t really cover it here. However, it is Krista’s. She explains: …almost everyone worries about their competitors, and most strive to determine and meet clients’ needs. But are you in touch with future threats to your business, threats from outside your industry? How about the ways certain social and cultural trends could affect your work? Without an…

  • How The False Consensus Effect Can Destroy Your Marketing

    Matt Handal
    18 Apr 2012 | 6:14 am
    You know how you are always baffled why everybody basically agrees with you except that one person? What’s that person’s problem? Can’t they see that everybody else would obviously see things your way? The problem is that you are suffering from the False Consensus Effect.  We are terrible at predicting the behavior of others, yet we believe their actions and decisions would align with ours. This is the False Consensus Effect in a nutshell. Many people quite naturally believe they are good ‘intuitive psychologists’, thinking it is relatively easy to predict…

  • Dear Client: Do You Intend To Hire Us?

    Matt Handal
    15 Apr 2012 | 7:11 am
    In the world of business development, little tweaks in your approach can really go a long way. Actually, I like to refer to them as hacks. Here’s one that will help you close the deal! Over at Neuromarketing, they posted about the power of asking the client to give a prediction on whether they’ll hire you. Are you telling customers to buy your product? Maybe you should be asking them about their intentions instead. Research shows that if you want to get people to do something, you should ask them to predict if they will do it. An affirmative answer greatly increases the…
 
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  • The New Viking D3 Series – A Design Leap Forward

    Anthony Rocco
    2 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Viking releases the new Designer Series refresh this week, retitled “D3″, and the changes are very welcome indeed. While the new series name might be a bit cheesy, it does clear up the confusion consumers had between the previous Designer Series and the Designer Series before that, which were two completely different price points. Lot’s of new features to talk about. The products all got a new and innovative face-lift, with customizable handles and knobs which are very elegant and a nice touch. The new Viking D3 Series cooktops feature a large center burner, continuous…

  • LG French Door Refrigerator with… Blast Chiller? New 2012.

    Anthony Rocco
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:36 am
    LG’s new LFX31935ST is one full-featured french door refrigerator. Also their most expensive – the LG French Door Refrigerator with Blast Chiller has every bell and whistle you can ask for. Over 30 cu.ft. of storage space, plenty of shelf and door storage space, three tiered freezer compartment, and slim ice maker make this unit perfect for anyone who likes to fill their fridge to the max. According to LG, the blast chiller will take room temp items such as champagne or coke and bring them down to temp in 5 minutes. The LG LFX31935ST French-door refrigerator comes equipped with…

  • Miele CM5 Coffee System Review

    Anthony Rocco
    30 Mar 2012 | 6:49 am
    Already having been floating around at William-Sonoma for a year now, the new Miele CM5 Coffee System is now being sold by Miele dealers across the nation. The countertop machine, Miele’s first, features some of the same technology that made their built-in machine a huge hit in high-end kitchens. There are two models, the Miele CM5 5000 and CM5 5100. From what I can work out, the main difference between the two is that the cheaper version comes with a manual steam valve and the more expensive version comes with an electronic steam valve. Keeping it simple (surprising for the Germans),…

  • Thermador Dual Fuel Steam Range – All-In-One Cooking PRD48JDSGU

    Anthony Rocco
    6 Mar 2012 | 9:43 pm
    An industry first, Thermador’s Dual Fuel Steam Range, the PRD48JDSU, is quite the show-stopper. Thermador is marketing this range as the “Ultimate Culinary Center”, with built in electric convection oven, a steam oven, and a warming drawer. In fact, about the only thing you can’t do with it is wash the dishes. It currently only comes in one configuration: the 48 inch variant with 6 burners and a Griddle. All the usual: Star burners, one 22,000 BTU power burner, a griddle/grill, commercial depth, and the usual giant temperature clock. Overall, the new design of the…

  • Bosch Coffee Nightmare, Recalls 1.7 Million Machines

    Anthony Rocco
    1 Mar 2012 | 1:03 pm
    Things at BSH Home Appliance have been less than ideal for the past few years. And their latest product malfunction is by far the worst yet. Bosch is recalling all 1.7 million Tassimo coffee machines. In our recent memory, there have not been any more expensive or serious a recall as this for an appliance manufacturer. Apparently, the Tassimo T-cups (the coffee disks which brew the coffee) have been exploding across North America, spraying users with scalding hot water. Here is a pretty disturbing excerpt from the U.S. Recall report: “There have been 140 reports of incidents with the…
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  • DIY Vertical Garden

    Olger Fallas
    14 May 2012 | 11:05 am
    DIY Vertical Garden is a post from: Olger Fallas PaintingIf you are constantly finding yourself struggling to come up with ideas on how to use the space in your home or garden, the modern concept of vertical gardens could be the perfect solution. Vertical gardens are a relatively new phenomenon in the horticultural world as more and more people look to make the most of what outside space they have.They come in all shapes and sizes, can contain a variety of different plants and are very easy to make – as this instructographic shows in a step-by-step guide using a wooden pallet. What’s…

  • Using Exterior House Colors to Increase the Value of Your Home

    Olger Fallas
    10 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Using Exterior House Colors to Increase the Value of Your Home is a post from: Olger Fallas PaintingIf your home is looking tired and drab, the best thing you can do is give it a makeover with new exterior house colors. It can improve the value of your property and help it look modern and new. Choosing new paint colors and painting the exterior of your home is a process. Let’s walk through how to do it correctly so you can get the best results.Decide the Scope of the ProjectThe first thing to decide is how much you want to paint. Will it just be the trim and windows or will you do a…

  • Curb Appeal: What Your Home Says About You?

    Olger Fallas
    2 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Curb Appeal: What Your Home Says About You? is a post from: Olger Fallas PaintingDSC02824 Curb Appeal (Photo credit: godutchbaby)Your home is your haven and should reflect your personality and interests. The way that you decorate and care for both the interior and exterior of your house will pay off in that it will be an enjoyable place to spend your time. Don’t discount the importance of the exterior of your home. The curb appeal and look of your home and yard is crucial to the overall feel of the home. It shows the neighbors, and your guests, that you take pride in your home.Curb…

  • Spring Fix-Up: Four One-Day Projects that Pack Major Impact

    Olger Fallas
    26 Apr 2012 | 10:25 am
    Spring Fix-Up: Four One-Day Projects that Pack Major Impact is a post from: Olger Fallas PaintingWith today’s busy schedules it is likely you don’t have time to tackle the major projects on your at-home to-do list. It can be overwhelming to even think about, let alone execute. But if you really stop and think about it, there are a number of projects that virtually anyone, regardless of DIY skill level, can complete that could have an extraordinary impact on the outside your home.Here are just a few to consider:Paint Your Home’s Exterior ShuttersElements like wind, rain and extreme…

  • Paint Removal for a Brick Chimney

    Olger Fallas
    20 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm
    Paint Removal for a Brick Chimney is a post from: Olger Fallas PaintingRemoving paint from your old brick fireplace can help extend the life of your chimney and increase your homes curb appeal. Many homeowners paint their chimney to seal it from further decay and corrosion. It is often thought of as a cost effective way to prolong a brick chimneys lifespan. Unfortunately, it is often quickly covered in a lackluster shade of paint and considered done. The problem with painting a brick chimney—besides the fact that it looks bad—is that moisture is allowed to accumulate between the paint and…
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  • Moss, Debris, and What to Expect in the Great NW

    John Carter
    10 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Watch Patrick Morin and Ernest Murry as they look at a common scene here in the Great North West. Click here to view the embedded video. Script “This is Patrick and Ernest Roof Life of Oregon we’re on a 5 year old presidential asphalt shingle in Lake Oswego. This used to be all shake in here and people have been switching over to an asphalt shingle thinking that it’s going to get them out of maintenance. As we look at this roof this is the type and kind of moss that is a shingle eating moss. There are three varieties. You’ve got the roly poly kind that likes to form on the ends of…

  • March 2012 Radio Ads

    John Carter
    8 Mar 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Check out our latest Radio spots if you haven’t already heard them on your favorite station! 15 second March 2012 spot 30 Second March 2012 spot 60 Second March 2012 spot

  • Roof Leaks: What a Leaking Roof Might Be Trying To Tell You

    John Carter
    3 Feb 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Have a leak in your roof? Get an honest and professional answer as to what is causing your roof leak. Watch Daniel White as he describes to us the surprise he found when investigating a leak for a homeowner in Cornelius. Click here to view the embedded video. Script: “Today we’re out in Cornelius looking at a valley on this roof. We thought initially it was the debris that was backing up inside this valley (causing a leak) but it is not. A couple of things are going on here. One the roof has two layers. Two when the homeowner bought the house it already had this roof and they didn’t…

  • Radio Ad for August 2011 – Harry Potter

    John Carter
    3 Aug 2011 | 4:51 pm
    Have you heard our new radio ads for August yet? Listen to our Harry Potter inspired 15, 30 and 60 second spots below and let us know what you think! Accio! 15 second August 2011 spot Accio! 30 Second August 2011 spot Accio! 60 Second August 2011 spot Want to know what accio means? Click here for the answer and to find other information about the Harry Potter universe.

  • Copper / Zinc Strip Failure – Moss in the Portland Area

    John Carter
    15 Jun 2011 | 6:11 pm
    Click here to view the embedded video. We’re on a 7 year old asphalt shingle roof. This is actually the best I have ever seen a copper or zinc strip work. This is actually copper so it matches the color of the house so you can see that it kept the moss off for about 5 rows and then it starts growing on there and you can see how heavy it (the moss) gets as the farther away from the zinc or copper strip. This copper strip seems to be working a lot better than the zinc strips that I’ve seen. Of course underneath the trees it gets pretty bad, and this moss will actually destroy this…
 
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  • The Home of the Silk King Jim Thompson

    jestroff
    16 May 2012 | 9:32 am
    We’ve always been fascinated by the disappearance of architect, fabric maker and CIA operative Jim Thompson. While vacationing in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia in 1967, Thompson vanished and despite a  massive search was never to be seen or heard from again. Thompson was responsible for revitalizing the Thai silk industry in the 1950s with the founding of the Thai Silk Company. He partnered with Broadway in 1951 for the Rogers and Hammerstein musical, The King and I, which he provided the fabric for. Designer Vicente Wolf explores Jim Thompson’s Bangkok home in the Wall Street…

  • Vidal Sassoon Drew Inspiration from Architecture

    jestroff
    10 May 2012 | 2:23 pm
    The man who changed the way we do hair, Vidal Sassoon, passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Sassoon, who gave Mia Farrow her signature look for “Rosemary’s Baby”, credited the Bauhaus movement for his “geometric style.” “My whole work, beginning in the late 1950s, came from the Bauhaus,” explains Vidal. “It was all about studying the bone structure of the face, to bring out the character. I hated the prettiness that was in fashion at that time. Sassoon told Architectural Digest that “Architects have always been my heroes.” His Richard Neutra house in Bel Air…

  • Library Ladders In The Home

    jestroff
    9 May 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Library ladders have been showing up in almost every room in the home. From kitchens to living rooms, you’ll find ladders are used as an easy way to reach those top shelves. We love how versatile a library ladder is, it can function as a decorative element and as a functional part of the space. Take a look at how these library ladders are used throughout the home. The Kitchen: Photo via Casa Bella Decor The Bedroom: Photo via Caribbean Living Blog A Little Nook: Photo via Apartment Therary The Mud Room: Photo via Pinterest The Living Room: Photo via Pinterest Add some interest to your…
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  • Work Boot Review: Magnum Excursion

    Katie Frasier
    14 May 2012 | 2:38 pm
    When we heard Magnum was expanding their Work Safety line, we knew these were going to be tough boots built to handle the demanding needs of hard labor. Specifically the Magnum Excursion, which boasted so many comfort specs it seemed too good to be true. Clearly, we had to test these bad boys out. But since the most manual labor that my job entails is battling carpal tunnel from my keyboard, I enlisted the help of someone who spends their day on their feet. That’s where Jeff comes in, manager of an auto parts store and man in desperate need of new on-the-job footwear. In exchange for these…

  • Contest: Win Magnum Work Boots for Spring

    Katie Frasier
    1 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Spring is in the air, and with it comes home renovation, camping and hunting trips and weekend visits to the hardware store. With everything you’ve got going on, we understand that your work boots need to stretch far beyond your nine to five. That’s why we’re teaming up with Magnum Boots to give away a pair of boots from their Excursion work boot line. This brand new work/safety collection isn’t just designed to handle a long day on your feet, but also to help you become a weekend warrior this Spring. Magnum Excursion Waterproof Full-grain leather upper ion-mask™ protection…

  • Spring 2012: New Wolverine Work Boots

    Katie Frasier
    16 Apr 2012 | 9:35 am
    Get work ready with Wolverine this spring. They’ve unleashed some killer new work boot styles to make your feet more comfortable and your footwear extra functional. Peak Anti-Gravity – The Rangel The Peak AG (Anti-Gravity) series is a collection of non-metallic footwear that offers incredible performance and is designed to be the lightest boot you’ll ever step into. New to the series this year is the Rangel, a style that combines waterproof protection with lightweight durability. For the easiest on-the-job movement, a direct attach construction provides the flexibility necessary.

  • Rockport Works Introduces More Energy Work Boots

    Katie Frasier
    16 Mar 2012 | 2:42 pm
    If you work extra long days in your work boots, you need to check out the latest release from Rockport Works. The More Energy collection brings together cutting edge technology and unmatched comfort, so no matter how many hours you log, you won’t have to worry about weary feet. The line uses a revolutionary adiPRENE system to provide shock absorption and energy rebound. As your heel touches the floor, the adiPRENE cushions and absorbs shock from heel strike. Then, the forepart adiPRENE adds a little bounce in your step, so you can move with less effort. This boot makes walking easier…

  • Introducing Irish Setter Work Boots

    Katie Frasier
    1 Mar 2012 | 1:08 pm
    Red Wing Shoe Company just announced a launch of Irish Setter Work Boots, a collection of job-ready safety footwear. This line incorporates more than 100 years of Red Wing work boot expertise with a 60-year legacy of the Irish Setter brand, resulting in boots that feature youthful styling, rich leathers and superior craftsmanship. The new line of Irish Setter work boots comes in 29 styles crafted specifically with safety features that skilled tradesmen demand, including: Soft toe, and steel or aluminum safety toe styles Goodyear welt, direct attach or cement construction options…
 
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  • One World Trade Center Rises Over NYC

    14 May 2012 | 4:11 pm
    One decade after September 11 events, a new skyscraper is high above the Manhattan skyline.  One World Trade Center not only rises above the city, it towers over it.  At 1,271 feet so far, it stands 21 feet above the old tallest landmark - the Empire State Building. The building, which is set to be completed in 2014, is expected to grow to be around 1,776 feet which will make it the tallest building in the country. For those in construction careers, this building has not been an easy task both physically and emotionally.  Mike Menella, an engineer who was in charge of…

  • Find Construction Leads

    17 Apr 2012 | 11:08 am
    When you start working in construction careers, you often have to go out and find jobs to work on until you're established enough to have others call you.  In order to get  jobs, however, you need to look for leads.  But where do you find these leads?  Here are some ideas. Word of mouth is the number one way people in the construction industry find leads to work with.  Keep a concise list of any contractors you have worked with, people you have shared jobs with, and any companies you have worked for.  Also, take note of any companies you heard of that will…

  • Break Into The Construction Business

    3 Apr 2012 | 9:42 am
    Working in construction management is a rewarding and busy job but just like with any job, you need to find a way to break into the business.  Getting your foot in the door is made way easier by having an awesome resume.  Creating a portfolio with pictures of work you have done will also help.  This can be small, such as home improvement projects, or larger such as widening a highway with a previous construction company.   Networking will also work to your advantage.  Just like any other career option, getting to know people in the construction industry will help…

  • Women In Construction

    19 Mar 2012 | 3:10 pm
    If you're female and looking to enter into construction careers, you may find it to be a dauting to enter a career field predominately dominated by men.  While that may seem intimidating, the truth is there are many ways for females to succeed in this business and there are many groups in place to ensure they do succeed.  With that in mind, there are some tips that may help you do better. First, you will need a thick skin. Many people may question your ability to do this job simply based on the fact that you're female.  Even so, you can prove them wrong the minute you…

  • Get a Construction Loan

    5 Mar 2012 | 1:18 pm
    Construction jobs can be expensive and time consuming.  Because of their high cost, it may be necessary to take out a loan.  The question is, how do you ask for a construction loan and when you do, what kind parameters are there on these loans?  eHow has some tips on securing a loan that you can use; whether you work in construction careers or just want to update your house. Find a bank or lending institution that offers construction loans. Ask the loan officer questions to ensure that he has experience in this area. Construction loans are more complicated than a home…
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  • Deere Posts Record Second-Quarter Earnings

    fraczon
    16 May 2012 | 8:19 am
    Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $1.056 billion, or $2.61 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $904.3 million, or $2.12 per share, for the same period last year. This is the company's eighth consecutive quarter of record earnings. May 16, 2012 read more

  • Deutz Releases Engines for 100% Biodiesel

    fraczon
    16 May 2012 | 7:52 am
    Deutz AG has released its TCD 6.1 L6 and TCD 7.8 L6 Agripower engine models for use with 100% biodiesel. May 16, 2012 read more

  • LiuGong Gains Texas Dealers

    fraczon
    16 May 2012 | 7:13 am
    LiuGong Construction Machinery has signed a distribution agreement with LiuGong Construction Machinery has signed a distribution agreement with Texada Software, through Texada's wholly owned subsidiary, Noble Equipment, meaning Noble will distribute and service LiuGong equipment in Houston, Tex., and 10 surrounding counties. May 16, 2012 read more

  • EPA Releases Draft Guidelines for Diesel Use in Fracking

    fraczon
    15 May 2012 | 12:35 pm
    The EPA has released draft underground injection control (UIC) program permitting-guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, activities. EPA developed the draft guidance to clarify how companies can comply with a law passed by Congress in 2005, which exempted fracking operations from the requirement to obtain a UIC permit, except in cases where diesel fuel is used as a fracturing fluid. The EPA has released draft underground injection control (UIC) program permitting-guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing,…

  • Senator Predicts Keystone, Highway Bill By June 30

    fraczon
    14 May 2012 | 11:03 am
    The House and Senate will reach a deal on a transportation-funding bill by June 30, predicted Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. The House and Senate will reach a deal on a transportation-funding bill by June 30, predicted Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. May 14, 2012 read more
 
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  • 2 Classic Handy Guy Personalities

    arrae
    10 May 2012 | 4:36 pm
    When you’re looking for a handy man or a handy guy, the key is experience. While the are countless handymen out there, only two make our list favorite celebrity handymen! 1. Bob Vila An extremely well-known and talent craftsmen. His hair is second to none, but we love him for his helpful tips and endless handy guy tips. 2. Norm Abram

  • Three factors that effect the cost of tile installation in bathroom or kitchen remodel.

    Tom
    20 Feb 2012 | 6:43 pm
    The cost of every  tile project is a combination of the cost of the tile and the cost of the labor to have it professionally installed. The purpose of the information here is to help you understand how the pattern, the size of the tile and the material of the tile can effect the labor portion of this equation. 1.) Patterns & Designs Probably the easiest one  to understand is how the pattern you choose will effect the cost of a tile installation.  But, for the uninitiated, it can still be truly shocking to discover the time it really takes to do what appears to be simple. When we look…

  • Cost & Home Improvement Infographic

    Tom
    20 Feb 2012 | 12:16 am
    Home improvement costs don’t have to be your largest concern, but this infographic (below) shows you where the U.S. spent their home improvement budget from 1999-2009. Very interesting. Let AZ Handyman help you cut costs on home improvement and contact us (link to contact) or comment below. image via Fixr.com RELATED LINKS Another Home Improvement Infographic Let AZ Handyman Help You With Home Improvement Arizona, Land of The Handyman. Thus, 10 Home Improvement Tips

  • Handyman Appreciation: Skatepark House

    Tom
    18 Feb 2012 | 7:25 pm
    As a handyman, we appreciate innovation. For our handyman appreciation post this week, check out the incredible Etnies skatepark house. This skatepark house was developed by former professional skater, Pierre-Andre Senizergues. The skatepark house is completely skateboard friendly and a work of art. Thoughts? Comment below. RELATED LINKS Handyman Blog Do you need a handyman?

  • Home Improvement Infographic

    Tom
    17 Feb 2012 | 1:02 am
    Home Improvement is one of the most important residential investments. Before you have AZ Handyman help you out, check out this awesome home improvement infographic that features home improvement trends in 2011. image via eLocalPlumbers Do you see a trend that relates to you? Can we help you? Comment Below. RELATED LINKS Let AZ Handyman Help You With Home Improvement 10 Home Improvement Tips
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