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| Page 1 of 3 | Previous | Next | GREEN GODDESS JULY 21, 2012  Build America But that list grows daily, mostly I think as a way of obfuscating the truth, distracting to the masses, and creating a talking point for the daily news/cable grind. this is about Building America and I pass on a site that I found on Twitter - BuyDirectUSA.com. Building America means buying and making America. Buy American for America. But I digress. | GREEN GODDESS NOVEMBER 9, 2012 America A Buzz Word As the election ended the buzz mania of cable news did not die in fact in enhanced. This effort to re-build America and secure its future for all - be it in the present or for the futre is a collective collaborative effort. Poor Speech Rebuild America Politics Free Speech Broken SystemsAmericans have the attention spans of gnats. Frankly we have a major listening and hearing problem. We may have free speech but its a poor one. Frightening really. Yes that is our American medical system, a cacophony of individuals each without reason or communication. Its working wonders. | | | | | |
| AEC FORENSICS SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 America’s Finest News Source, The Onion, has a great new advice column with an architectural twist The column: Ask The Concept Of Phenomenology In Architecture As Developed By The Norwegian Theorist Christian Norberg-Schulz. This is the advice given to Troubled in Toronto who asked about dealing with a 12-year old daughter joining Facebook: Many may find themselves curious as to why we “need” a comprehensive theory of architecture as a phenomenological concept. Of course, the intellectual abstractions of theory cannot—nor should they—ever replace the direct sense-experience of architecture in our daily lives. via theonion.com. | GREEN GODDESS FEBRUARY 1, 2013  America's Most Not Wanted This morning on my daily news roundup I find that we have another Senator beholden to the man who writes his paycheck, a Doctor no less and no less surprising. Promontory, the firm examining loans for Wells Fargo, Bank of America and PNC, was founded in 2000 by the former head of the comptroller’s office, Eugene A. Nothing says "inadmissible in court" than a suicide note. Ludwig. | CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC MARCH 19, 2013 Infrastructure Defects: ASCE’s Report Card (Spoiler: America gets a D+) (news note) What are your thoughts about the current infrastructure of America’s roads and bridges? The post Infrastructure Defects: ASCE’s Report Card (Spoiler: America gets a D+) (news note) appeared first on Construction Law in North Carolina. news engineering public projects risk avoidanceHow many bridges do you drive over on your way to work each day? Probably a bunch, if you have the typical commute of 32 round trip miles per day. Now, how many of them are *not* structurally sound? Probably more than you realize. Let’s hope not. Your turn. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JULY 1, 2011  Are Balfour Beatty set to crack America? This week on Train4TradeSkills News we’ve brought you the news that UK construction firms could win work in China and the news that Atkins are set to work with the US Army in the Middle East. Balfour Beatty, not content with their excellent performance in the UK over the last year, are trying to crack the American construction market. Balfour Beatty will now take over Howard S. | | | | | | | |
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GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012  Transforming Mr. Roboto
This morning on BBC news radio there was a discussion with a Chinese manufacturer who was changning his business model to meet the demand for growing wages in China. And as we move towards trying to resolve our path and ReBuild America we have to begin to demand clearly what is expected, desired and what is the long term outcome of the economic plans that both Public and Private leaders have in mind. Manufacturing Robotic Economics Robots Rerbuild AmericaAmericans fascination with Robots dates as early in the 19th Century. Well boys will boys and boys and their toys. MORE >> -
GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012  The Art of the Trade
share this essay to remind people that getting off the couch and doing something at home can be an engaging way to teach yourself, each other and well do more to Build America than hiring other people to do it for you. The Home Depot approach to craftsmanship — simplify it, dumb it down, hire a contractor — is one signal that mastering tools and working with one’s hands is receding in America as a hobby, as a valued skill, as a cultural influence that shaped thinking and behavior in vast sections of the country. Home Maintenance Build America Home DepotAnd Warren E. MORE >> -
WELD MY WORLD | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 Weekly Roundup – News in the Welding World
Welding News Clean Air America Inc., With the seasons changing and the holidays fast approaching, now may be the perfect time to work on some welding projects that can be used as gifts. How many times has your Aunt Edna mentioned how much she would enjoy a piece of artwork for her garden. Use some of the downtime that all welders experience during cooler months to work on some of these projects, if anything you will be practicing and perfecting your welding skills. Atlanta, has provided seven Leaf Weldstations to Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), Springfield, Ill., MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011  T4TS Radio: Bernard talks about his plumbing course and job offers from America
construction jobs construction news plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Radio apprenticeships bernard boyd construction Essex Plumber plumbing courses train4tradeskills plumbing jobs america plumbing training Radio t4ts t4ts radio tom jinks training work placementsBernard Boyd is training to become a plumber with Train4TradeSkills. T4TS Radio presenter Tom Jinks spoke to Bernard to see how his course was going, practical training, and his former job as a drugs counsellor. or via AudioBoo at www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills. MORE >> -
AEC FORENSICS | TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011 North Carolina’s High Performance Greenbridge Condominium Development in Foreclosure
Greenbridge has been a beacon of green building progression – and Bank of America was happy to get involved. Bank of America is foreclosing on the construction loan, liens have been filed, and now the project's future is in doubt. Building Science Forensics News Bank of America Chapel Hill North Carolina Construction and Maintenance construction financing Green buildingWashington construction lawyer Douglas Reiser has been keeping close watch on the Greenbridge development in Chapel Hill, NC. The building process began in April 2008 and sales began in November 2010. MORE >> - Marvin Windows: Cutting Jobs During the Recession? Hell no. AEC FORENSICS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
- Protect Your Cash In The Improving Arizona Construction Market CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- Eh Canada GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013
- Who Built It? GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012
- Party's Over GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
- American Unexceptionalism GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013
- What's the Plan Stan? GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012
- Not So Fast but Furious GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
- UK to go green with America TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- 2013 Infrastructure Report Card Shows State of America GEORGIA CONSTRUCTION LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013
- Important News From Zlien CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
- Texas Construction News & Leads Provider CONSTRUCTUBE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- 2012 Construction Jobs That Are in High Demand (guest post) (Tue Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
- Wobble the job! The Building Trades Wildcat in Alberta | C.W.O.C. IWW CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
- The Growth of Green Industry is Vital for UK’s Economic Recovery TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
- Interesting Bill in Congress Imposes Prison Term for Safety Violations CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010
- Outside the Box on Door-to-Door Marketing MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
- Cridland calls for ‘industrial Olympics’ to boost growth and jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
- Astra Access Safety Training completes contract in Africa SCAFFMAG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills becomes a part of Mike Rowe’s Trades Hub TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- Lather/Rinse/Repeat GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
- Call for Entries to the Construction Marketing Awards! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
- Louisiana Notice of Lease: Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Wrongly Decided Case CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
- Report: HVAC Job Prospects, Contractor Confidence on Upswing as. THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- Solar Panels Now Allowed in New Orleans Historic French Quarter? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
- 5-Story Hospital Earthquake Simulation Happening Today in San Diego AEC FORENSICS | TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012
- Ohio State Pioneering A Move From Bonding Public Construction BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
- Kennametal sales soar 25% in Q3 DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
- Topping out at Center CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
- Guidance For Green Building Professionals For Reducing Risk AEC FORENSICS | FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011
- UK contractors to win work in Brazil for 2016 Olympics? TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011
- Local Motion: Land Use & Reaction to 40000 New Residents ARIBRA | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
- Early Deadline for the Construction Marketing Awards is September 2! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
- Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 16-22 May TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011
- Around the Web in Construction Law – May 21, 2010 CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
- The Top 10 Most Famous Electricians EVER! TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
- Field Service Roundup: SolarCity & Fleetmatics Go IPO, World’s Toughest Smartphone, Social CRM for Dummies THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
- BUILD Act Inching Closer To Reality BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011
- Builders Counsel Looks For New Counsel – From The Road BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012
- 2011 Construction Marketer of the Year Award Winners! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011
- SIG sells Beaver84 scaffolding SCAFFMAG | FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011
- Atlantic Hoisting & Scaffolding helps to rebuild Ground Zero SCAFFMAG | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- Mechanics Lien Filings: Expected After Material Price Increases? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013
- Are Mechanic Lien Laws Changing Across The Country To Require More. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
- New website puts Harsco’s ‘Insite Onsite’ firmly in the spotlight SCAFFMAG | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- Virginia Construction Law and News Update | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- North Carolina: Construction Company President Liable AEC FORENSICS | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
- T4TS Radio: Ken talks about how his plumbing course is going TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011
- Safeway Services Announces New President SCAFFMAG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- LEED Volume Adds Operations and Maintenance Certification: Time For Performance Reviews? BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
- T4TS Radio: Syed talks about his course and his plans to start a plumbing business TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- PERI UP Crescent-shaped scaffolding SCAFFMAG | SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011
- Solar Power Going Going Gone GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
- Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks: Daniel talks studying tips and how his course is going in latest blog TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
- The Beauty of Public RFPs….And Of Course The Ugly CONSTRUCTONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
- A tale of 2 green roofs CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
- Upcoming: CMAA Seminar Invites Lawyers To Speak On Green Building Risk BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
- Distressed NC Building Heads to Foreclosure – Green Elements to Blame? BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- 3 Social Media Twitter Tools I Recommend for Construction CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010
- Social Media Best Practices for Construction – Webcast Panel Discussion – September 15, 2010 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
- Adieu But Not Goodbye GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012
- What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Top 10 for 2k10 – In Construction Of Course CONSTRUCTONOMICS | SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2010
- A Short History Of The Mechanic Lien CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Final Version of the 3% Withholding Rule Issued, All Contracts Affected by 2014 BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011
- The New Serrata GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012
- 3M - Money Medicine Machine GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
- The American Dream Deferred. GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- ConExpo ConAgg 2011: Social Media a Twitter in Construction CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
- Personal Navigation Device Market in Fast Decline THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011
- How Safe is Safe Enough? « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
- Dragging You Down GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
- Construction Employment Numbers Still Flat THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011
- A Few Green Building Notes CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011
- Construction Spending Climbs Over Summer THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
- Myopia, the New "I" Disease GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012
- Greenroads: A Smart Fix For Our Nation's Decaying Roads BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
- Kick The Bucket List GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013
- Dodging and Dancing, the new craze GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012
- Mike Hines: Witnessing an Extreme Makeover HTRC | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2011
- Review of Manta.com DARREN SLAUGHTER | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Green Building Nightmare: The Dreaded Destiny USA Project BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
- An Apple A Day. GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013
- Bamboo Sinks from Artesian Sinks A KBIS 2010 Finalist DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
- Physician Heal Thyself GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
- Missouri's New Lien Law Affects Real Estate Investors…Not Just. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010
- Remember This GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013
- Building Teams First – Buildings Next CONSTRUCTONOMICS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- They Call It Bull GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013
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