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I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics and can’t help but notice that many gold medal champions win by knowing just when to take advantage of a split-second opportunity to get ahead of their competition. It’s all about timing. The same can be said for all those savvy national retailers who are currently taking advantage of the availability of prime space at regional shopping centers and decreased construction costs in order to enter high-profile markets.
Have you ever heard of George Cloutier? Me neither, until I ran across an article on the New York Times website today whe re an interview was published with the author of, “Profits Aren’t Everything, They’re the Only Thing” and the founder of American Management Services. After reading the article, I wanted to ask Mr. Cloutier, if profits are everything, where does social responsibility, worker well-being, and work-life balance fit into the mix?
. . Research is just one of those activities that most marketers don’t like doing. But many will agree it is also one of the most critical marketing tasks. Maybe research gets a bad rap. Let’s not think about research as simply crunching numbers, there is a purpose to it. If you are not basing your marketing activities on research, you are basing them on luck.
The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
Some people may feel that way after seeing the latest figures from the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index. As anyone who practices in the AEC industry, or follows this space, will tell you, things have been bleak since fall 2007. Not coincidentally, the January ABI numbers mark the beginning of the third year of negative conditions, with a drop of almost three points.
Some people may feel that way after seeing the latest figures from the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index. As anyone who practices in the AEC industry, or follows this space, will tell you, things have been bleak since fall 2007. Not coincidentally, the January ABI numbers mark the beginning of the third year of negative conditions, with a drop of almost three points.
If you’re looking to buy distressed commercial property , your eyes are probably as big as saucers. According to Real Capital Analytics there are more than 8,600 U.S. commercial properties in current distress. But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. 1.
This has been one heckuva (helluva) weather year on the east coast. I’m sitting here while a three and half foot drift of snow is piled against my front door while snow continues to fall on a town where yearly records have already been shattered (I think I read that somewhere). We’ve had a very white Christmas, a dumping of two feet in January, and now another monster storm leaving us working from home (yeah right) and writing mediocre blog postings just to maintain the small bit o
Join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Mount Sunapee for an awesome day of skiing, snowboarding, tailgating, networking, giveaways, and a barbecue! Registration: Online Pick up your pass: Starting at 8:00 AM Saturday, March 13th at Mt. Sunapee BBQ lunch (FREE): 12:30 at the NH Ski Up Tent Raffles / Apres Ski: Starting at 3:00 PM Register online for discounted tickets ($39 each!
For an organization of any size, its brand is one of its most critical business assets. Yet, while the word “branding” officially has entered the buzzwords category, the strategic and systematic act of branding is often overlooked. Organizations fail to make it a part of their business strategy, and therefore they are unable to take full advantage of what an effective brand can do for the success of their business.
Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Learn from Haiti’s Mistakes | Main. | Surviving an Earthquake: Fallacy, Legends and the Actual Truth » 02/24/2010.
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.
Darryl over at CADCLIPs posted a video overview of creating stepped footings using an in-place family. I recently had this conversation with a client and showed him the same process but also showed him another technique that is worth doing. So Darryl did one, this is the other brother Darryl. This method uses a floor as the "footing", a floor slab edge and profile.
Since Emotional Intelligence has hit the mainstream sometime back in the mid-nineties, most of us have at least seen an Oprah episode about what Emotional Intelligence is how it can be applied to the workplace. I’ve found that some (mostly women) look at EI as a very crucial aspect of interpersonal relations that apply inside and outside of the workplace.
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Residential Design & Build magazine’s 2009 Trends Report has the latest data on home design and building trends (reporting on 2008). One of the charts in the article lists items, features, and materials where clients cut back when their budget is tight. Not surprisingly, our history in dealing with architectural design clients indicates these are the same areas where our clients make adjustments when going through budgeting and cost comparisons.
Is providing website code that doesn’t validate to W3C standards really a web designer red flag? That’s a question that a reader recently asked me in response to my article in SMPS Marketer. The Question: I guess I don’t really understand what you’re getting at. You pointed out that not being W3C compliant is one of your Red Flags, but you admit that very few sites actually are compliant.
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Earthquakes Happen Every Day in California | Main. | What is “El Nino” and What Does it Have to Do with the Foundation of your House?
skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Friday, February 05, 2010. Room Separation in Group. I was working on a space plan on a project today & came across something slightly annoying. I created a group for each workstation with its associated chair. Copied it all over a plan.
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'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re
There are a few interesting additions to the projects up for bid list this week and some older projects that look fantastic. There are some great looking $1-$2 million jobs. Keep in mind that I am offering free pre-construction services in exchange for involvement in the management of the project. Hopefully we can partner up on something. Job Name.
Our newest home design is for clients building a Colonial Revival in the Lake Sunapee area. This home style is also called a Georgian House, and is one of America’s favorite architectural styles. This 4200 square foot, two story home has traditional form and simple, elegant lines indicative of colonial architecture. The home design is symmetrical and has a centrally located entry door and curved stairway.
The Korte Company, a design-build construction firm, was on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the start of construction for four joint Armed Forces Reserve Centers, including Fort Allen, a 54,800 square foot project which The Korte Company was awarded.
Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Urges L.A. Homeowners to Get Foundation Inspection After Big Rains | Main. | Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Learn from Haiti’s Mistakes » 02/15/2010.
Monday, February 01, 2010. Autodesks Revit MEP Tips and Tricks Page. Autodesk has posted a few beauties on their Revit MEP Tips and Tricks page. Some of my favorites include; Remove Hosting from a Family Control Over the Order of Parameter Rounding Numbers in Family Formula Its well worth taking a look around. Posted by. Todd M. Shackelford. at 11:23 AM.
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I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the likes of Lindsay Von, Bodie Miller, and Apolo Anoton Ohno rake in medals at the Olympics in Vancouver this year. I couldn’t help but wonder how many of these fantastic facilities were new and how much money was thrown into these games for the construction of new buildings. I did a little research and found loads and loads of information.
For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.
Work is under way for the remodeling phase for our clients' homes in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The home remodelling plans include building an addition to add living space ( brown sections on drawings indicate remodelled areas / changes ). The existing dining area will move to the current living room, and the kitchen will gain the space created by moving the dining.
'Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Your technical expertise tends to blur the importance of getting and keeping customers to actually PAY for that skill. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing re
I am assembling a team for the preparation of a Facilities Master Plan for the University of Maryland. I am a civil engineer and LEED AP with extensive construction experience as well as AutoCAD skills. I will need at least a landscape architect as well as a transportation expert. Please view the excerpts below of the entire RFP. Each Proposing Team shall be led by a Landscape Architect and shall include a. nationally recognized multi-modal transportation expert.
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