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| Page 1 of 7 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS JANUARY 18, 2012  Estimating Benchmarks in 2012 Business of Construction Guest Post Friday Construction Construction Estimating Software General contractor Project managementFor this mid-week Guest Post Friday post, we welcome Houston Neal. Houston is the Director of Marketing at Software Advice, a website that presents reviews and comparisons of construction software. You can’t manage what you don’t measure, let alone improve it. | DARREN SLAUGHTER JANUARY 9, 2012  Contractor Website Basics for 2012 Highlights and a 20,000 foot view of your business, products and services are what are called for here. About us - The about us page is where you want to talk about you, your business, your people, the company. Years in business, associations you or the company belongs to, awards. All things that make people feel good about doing business with you. So that’s it. | | | | | |
| TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JANUARY 6, 2012 Business Leaders United for Infrastructure Projects in Britain More than 100 business leaders, economists and MPs from all parties are pressing the government for more investment in infrastructure projects which will create hundreds of thousands jobs in the construction sector. letter to the Daily Telegraph , which was signed by more than 100 business leader, states “We call on the government to approve plans for HS2 and to push ahead with its construction as soon as possible”. What is your reaction to business leaders pushing the government to approve plans for HS2 and its construction? | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JANUARY 27, 2012 UK Contractors Could Win Major Projects around the Globe McBains Cooper state that London 2012 is an excellent example of how a major project should be built and UK firms should use their management expertise to export their skills and knowledge to make major projects worldwide equally as impressive. The building of venues for the Olympics in London 2012 will give UK firms the unique opportunity to showcase their expertise and professionalism to potentially participate in big projects around the world. Mr Thirkettle thinks that every business in the UK has the unique opportunity to promote itself and bring more investment from abroad. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JANUARY 13, 2012 The Manufacturer Praises Train4TradeSkills for Research Contribution 2012 olympics jobs construction jobs construction news electrician Infrastructure plumbing plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills British workers Business Career Employment Job satisfaction London Manufacturing Mike Head Research Salary The Manufacturer train 4 trade skillsThe Manufacturer, a leading publication in the manufacturing industry, has praised Train4TradeSkills for its research revealing that Manufacturers are among the UK’s most satisfied workers. However, better salaries don’t always equal greater job satisfaction. | | | | | | | | |
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TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 Boris Johnson Approves a Huge Housing Boost for London
They shared optimism about the regeneration of the area and all the benefits the project will bring to businesses and the Building Construction Industry. Mr Pickles said: “Today the Mayor and I can announce we’ve unlocked this once stalled site in Greenwich that will now get workers back on site, construction back on track and help get our city building in 2012 the new homes Londoners needs.”. How beneficial for you or your business the project is going to be? Boris Johnson and the Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, visited the Peninsula on Wednesday. MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 Mayor of London Gets £3 Billion Fund for Affordable Housing
Does the £3billion investment mean more employment opportunities for you/your business? Let us know by leaving a comment on the Train4TradeSkills’ Facebook and Twitter pages: 2012 olympics jobs Boris Johnson construction jobs construction news Green Deal Infrastructure t4ts train4tradeskills 3 billion Affordable housing Eric Pickles Greater London Authority Homes and Communities Agency Investment Johnson London London 2012 Olympics London Development Agency London Mayor Olympic Park train 4 trade skills train 4 trade skills news UK Trade & Investment venue MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 Building Work for London 2012 Olympic Games Complete on Time
Building and Construction work for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been completed on time and within budget – chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), Dennis Hone, told Sky News. Building the stage for the London 2012 Game has given people in the building industry across the UK unprecedented access to new jobs and career opportunities. The building of a 100,000 sq ft of retail space for the Games including a 40,000 sq ft London 2012 mega store will be built before 16 th July, the peak day for Olympic athlete arrival. MORE >> -
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012  5 Ways to Outwit and Outprice your Competition in 2012
This has two very positive effects on your business: You can do the job in less time, enabling you to reduce your costs of production. This is an effective way to grow your business and, in many cases, grow it without increasing your overhead expenses. You can disregard technology as a bunch of (expensive) fancy toys, or you see technology for what it can really do for your business. LMN is an online suite of budgeting, estimating and operations systems built to help landscape contractors build better businesses. Get The Right Equipment For the Job. I’m not. MORE >> -
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012  Back Again in Michigan! MNLA + Michigan CAT Host LMN Business Management Workshop in Feb 2012
After selling out our eastern workshop in November, it’s over to western Michigan with the workshop that’s turning great landscape contractors into great landscape business owners. Get out of your truck and into the boardroom for the best 2 days you’ve ever spent on your business. Dates : February 6 + 7, 2012 (2 day workshop). Actual landscape contractors from some of the industry’s best landscape companies lead this hands-on workshop to help your company build the systems it needs to create a more predictable, more profitable future. Want to know more? MORE >> - What’s your social media strategy for 2012? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
- What Your Business Card Says About Your Contracting Company…or Doesn’t! DARREN SLAUGHTER | MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
- How Do You Eat an Elephant? BRAND CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- CES 2012: A Glimpse at the Future of Field Service Tech THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
- Chancellor Osborne Urged to Help UK Businesses TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
- Chancellor Osborne Delivers Optimism for the UK Economy TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
- London Heathrow Expansion Could Go Ahead TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
- Tips for a Successful Mobile Welding Business WELD MY WORLD | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Hopeful Future for 3D Design in the Building Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
- Becoming a Sustainable Business EVERBLUE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
- Contractors to Benefit from Olympics’ Legislation TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
- 3 Small Business Marketing Resolutions Google Wants You to Make in the New Year THE SERVICE COACH | TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
- Smart, Efficient Appliances Take Center Stage at HVAC Expo THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012
- Premier Inn Announces £5.9 Million Investment in Camborne with Environmental Focus TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
- Rogue Builders Pair Jailed for “Bad Work” TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
- Top 30 LinkedIn Groups for Construction Business Development CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
- Social media satire 38: The 2012 good news! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011
- LEED and Effective Job Creation CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
- Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding? CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
- Will the Construction Industry Rebound in 2012? The Debate Rages On CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
- £50 Million Construction Project to Boost the Building Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
- Significant Investment to Boost the Manufacturing Industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
- EU: Millions of Jobs Could be Created in the Renewable Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
- The 6 Essentials of Construction Photography CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012
- Higher Education a Major Source of Work for the Construction Industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
- Unqualified Workers Not Likely to Find Employment – “More employment opportunities for qualified operatives” TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
- UK Industry Could Save £1.4 Billion from Energy Lighting TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
- Mechanic Lien Guest Article in Puget Sound Business Journal CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
- The Internet Could Help Plumbers to Gain More Customers TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Plumbing tutor David Cambray talks about plumbing training with T4TS, Part 1 TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Chris Wright talks about electrical training with T4TS TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- UK-GBC Urges the Government to Stimulate Green Growth TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Plumbing tutor David Cambray talks about plumbing training with T4TS, Part 2 TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012
- The CBI Delivers Confidence to the Building Construction Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
- How a SIngle iPad Changed a Field Manager’s Business THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
- Virginia Business on Green Building CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
- MP Mark Garnier: Training is Vital for Economic Prosperity in England TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- What’s in a Name? How to Name Your Welding Company WELD MY WORLD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Adedayo Idowu talks about electrical training with T4TS TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Plumbing tutor Paul Brock talks about plumbing training with T4TS, Part 1 TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Electrical tutor Barrie Fisher talks about electrical training with T4TS Part 1 TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
- How Much Should You Spend on Advertising? DARREN SLAUGHTER | MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
- How the AGC Helps My Construction Practice CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012
- Measure Twice, Cut Once Works on Websites Too! DARREN SLAUGHTER | SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012
- Imperial College Boosts the Building Sector with New Campus TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
- The Building Sector Grows as Plans for the Largest Housing Scheme in the North East are Approved TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
- Washington in 2012: Workers Compensation Won’t Be Raised, Unemployment Goes Down BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
- £13.5 Million Construction Work to Get Underway in Coventry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012
- Civil Engineering and Manufacturing Expands TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
- With Zero-Emission e-NV200 Van, Nissan Looking to Court Business Crowd THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
- Green Energy Will Support Economic Growth in Britain TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Tips for Starting a Welding Contractor Business WELD MY WORLD | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- New Orleans Business Market Receives National Acclaim CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
- Build a Better Landscape Business at the FNGLA, Ring Power CAT, and LMN Workshop (St. Augustine, FL) LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
- The First Month of 2012 Is History – How Do Your Receivables Look? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
- Construction Engineering Workers on Demand TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- An Upward Trend in Commercial Construction? (News Note) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
- Top 10 Small Business Internet Marketing Company Deceptions Exposed THE SERVICE COACH | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
- Social Media is a Power Tool for Welders WELD MY WORLD | TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
- High-Speed Rail Line is Given Green Light TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
- Paid Search Marketing for your Service Business THE SERVICE COACH | THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
- NSG Opens New Location SCAFFMAG | TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
- The Government’s investment for UK renewables to reach £2.5bn TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
- Contractor Websites CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Estimate and Bid Ethics – Owner Estimates TEMPEST BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Radio: Harpal Bal talks about electrical training with T4TS TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
- Mobile Website Marketing For Construction Brands: The Fundamentals CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- NOLA Contractor’s College CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Building Plans for Oxford Shopping Centre gets Approved TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
- Harsco wins major European contracts worth over $35 million SCAFFMAG | TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
- The University of Birmingham Expansion Plan to Go Ahead TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- Funding for Innovative Solutions in the Low Carbon Industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
- Council Contractors to Create New Building and Construction Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012
- Co-Operative Environmental Agenda Helps Renewable Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
- The Queen Announces Support for the Renewable Industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
- Pyeroy Wins Contract For North Sea Module Fabrication SCAFFMAG | THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
- Bright Future for the Green Economy TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- CBI Says Infrastructure Industry Should be a Priority for The Government TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
- Construction Marketing Book Preview – Free Webcast! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
- The Government Will Ease Building of New Homes TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
- A Cloud on the Horizon for Mechanic’s Lien Claimants in Virginia? CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- How to Save on Your Bills This Winter TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
- Cape wins access and coatings contract for Irish Navy Patrol Vessels SCAFFMAG | THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
- What Are You Using to Help Identify Topics for Writing Your Blog? TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012
- Hinckley’s Redevelopment to Boost the Construction Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
- Cloud Computing for Small and Mid-sized Law Firms CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012
- Some Construction Nuggets to Consider CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
- File, File, Wherefore Art Thou File CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
- The Life Of A Mechanics Lien Claim: Preserve, Perfect, Enforce CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
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