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| Page 1 of 2 | Previous | Next | BE THE PRO MAY 5, 2011 Q&A with Concrete Construction’s Joe Nasvik He’s seen it all, and now he’s sharing that experience with you every month as senior editor at Concrete Construction magazine. I recently spent a few minutes with … Continue reading → Masonry/Concrete Concrete Construction NasvikJoe Nasvik has been working in the concrete industry for 37 years. | BE THE PRO OCTOBER 11, 2011 Dealing with the Media 101 for Construction Guys Building is topical – the housing market is depressed … Continue reading → Electrician Events Floor Installer Masonry/Concrete Plumber Trade Woodworker/CarpenterAnything having to do with building is now a topic of great significance to members of the media – from bloggers like me to reporters for major newspapers to radio commentators. | | | | | | | BE THE PRO JANUARY 4, 2012 Tips for keeping floors clean during construction – What do you use? Clean drop cloths, fan fold … Continue reading → Masonry/Concrete Metal Project Wood booties floor protection staying cleanI’ve done lots of work in peoples homes, and it is difficult to keep them clean. Here’s a few tips: If you are going to be making trips through an area, use a floor covering. | BE THE PRO JULY 13, 2011 Joe’s Casting call in LA – Construction Style – July 29 I’m looking for some pros who work in the LA area and expect to have some work on July 29, specifically wood … Continue reading → Electrician Events Masonry/Concrete Plumber Product Promotions Trade Woodworker/Carpenter Daredevil free drill LAI’m going to be visiting LA in a few weeks and I need a little job site action. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS OCTOBER 31, 2011 Monitor Yourself to Avoid Construction Risk Both of these are great points and got me thinking about them from my perspective as a construction attorney here in Virginia. Site contractors should not be trying to do masonry and drywall folks shouldn’t do asbestos abatement. You, as a construction professional will be more likely to make costly (in a monetary and possibly safety sense) errors. Image via Wikipedia. | CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE JULY 9, 2011 When to Start Your Construction Business So if you’ve long dreamed of being your own boss in this crazy construction industry, make sure to consider the timing of the launch as a key point. think it’s getting close to being a great time to launch a new construction business. We will be adding lots of resources to ConstructionKnowledge.net to help Construction Start-Ups navigate the road to success. Whether you want to start a trade firm (concrete contractor, masonry contractor, electrical contractor, etc.) Construction construction start-upsGuess what? We all know that John D. | | | | | | | | | -
CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 Microsofting Construction Though lots of the ideas were interesting, one particular section about the future of construction caught my attention. Steve Lewis, a former wheel at Microsoft, co-founded Living Planit which focuses, in part, on changing how we design and construct buildings and infrastructure. He developed a great name, Xtreme Construction , which he defined as: 1. Modular Construction 2. In fact, the Harvard Business School did a case study finding that these factors amount to about 30% of the cost of construction. Model and design-centric Implementation 3. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 Train Yourself! « Construction Knowledge Home Page Knowledge Links Phone Apps Blog Blog Discussion Forum About Us Knowledge Links General Tech Knowledge Site Work Concrete Masonry Metal Carpentry & Wood Thermal & Moisture Doors & Windows Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings Special Construction Conveying Systems Mechanical Electrical People Skills Jobsite Management Newsletter Signup Click here for our Newsletter Sign Up page Become a FB fan Stuff to Buy Construction Books Construction Magazines Construction Equipment CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE BLOG October 19, 2010 Train Yourself! MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Construction Job Hunting? Use Linked-In Home Page Knowledge Links Phone Apps Blog Blog Discussion Forum About Us Knowledge Links General Tech Knowledge Site Work Concrete Masonry Metal Carpentry & Wood Thermal & Moisture Doors & Windows Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings Special Construction Conveying Systems Mechanical Electrical People Skills Jobsite Management Newsletter Signup Click here for our Newsletter Sign Up page Become a FB fan Stuff to Buy Construction Books Construction Magazines Construction Equipment CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE BLOG November 19, 2010 Construction Job Hunting? MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011 Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings , we welcome Brian Connolly. What if your client was sued for alleged construction negligence? Or what if your client purchases a large commercial building, and despite standard inspections, discovers shoddy construction that will incur substantial repair and recovery costs? The use of infrared thermography to find construction defects is a valuable tool for law firms specializing in both real estate and construction industries. What is Infrared Thermography? Green Cement? You Bet! MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010 Shopping for a Smart Phone for Construction? « Construction Knowledge Home Page Knowledge Links Phone Apps Blog Blog Discussion Forum About Us Knowledge Links General Tech Knowledge Site Work Concrete Masonry Metal Carpentry & Wood Thermal & Moisture Doors & Windows Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings Special Construction Conveying Systems Mechanical Electrical People Skills Jobsite Management Newsletter Signup Click here for our Newsletter Sign Up page Become a FB fan Stuff to Buy Construction Books Construction Magazines Construction Equipment CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE BLOG October 26, 2010 Shopping for a Smart Phone for Construction? MORE >> - Female Construction Supervisors Out-Earn Men « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- Engineers Run China « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- Don't Blame the Construction Workers « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- More Cool Stairs « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
- 600 Construction Workers on the Jobsite, 350 are Women CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2010
- Life's Too Short for the Wrong Job « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011
- How Safe is Safe Enough? « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
- When Things Go Wrong on the Jobsite « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
- Is anyone unique (at construction marketing)? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011
- Trust, integrity and referrals: The basis of effective construction marketing CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011
- Drama on the Jobsite CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
- Are We That Bad at Innovation? CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
- Selling, generosity and creativity — the construction marketing challenge CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011
- No Recoupment Defense to Supplier’s Miller Act Claim CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
- Will It Ever End? L&I Boosts Workers Compensation Rates, Again BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
- Green Building Codes and Concrete? A Great Combination! CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012
- London: Time for Another “Austerity Olympics”? CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
- Final bull ride CONSTRUCTUBE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
- Guangzhou Opera House by Zaha Hadid Architects CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
- Friday Fun: Stupid Is as Stupid Does CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
- San Fran Tran: How to Spend $3M in 3 Days CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010
- The Hidden Cost of Public Design-Build Projects CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010
- The Market You Don’t Know DARREN SLAUGHTER | THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
- While reading a Zillo article about unique houses, I saw a house I. CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
- 3 Ways to Build Your Technology Competence: Part II CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011
- A Great Material Requires a Great Cutting Tool BE THE PRO | FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011
- Make the Green Commitment BE THE PRO | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- Nevada Fines Contractor For Not Sending Pre-Lien Notice CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
- Make Your Social Media Personal, Not Business! DARREN SLAUGHTER | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
- Solicitation of the Month: John L O'Brien Building, Olympia, WA. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
- Shopping for Pre-finished Hardwood: Basic Training FLOOR DU JOUR | THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
- Getting it right CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011
- Japan Earthquake: Engineering that saved lives CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2011
- Real Contractor Stories: George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
- Save a Legal Fee: Subcontractors Should Consider Errors & Omissions Coverage BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
- Save Your Hearing on the Job BE THE PRO | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- It’s skills time! BE THE PRO | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011
- Tips for keeping floors clean during construction – What do you use? BE THE PRO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
- How much do you know about anchoring? BE THE PRO | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
- Don’t ‘dat Hurt? CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
- The Lies of the Tour Guides CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
- Q&A with Concrete Construction’s Joe Nasvik BE THE PRO | THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011
- A Great Material Requires a Great Cutting Tool BE THE PRO | FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011
- Wear the Pants BE THE PRO | FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
- Reaching the finish line | Commerical Construction News Projects CONSTRUCTUBE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Ready for action CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Building Contractor Fined $235,500 for Fall, Scaffold Hazards SCAFFMAG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
- Innovation and Trust vs the Low-Bid System « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
- A Great Business…and Parties Too CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
- Those French, They Have a Different Word for Everything CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
- Trans-Hudson Tunnel: The Sorry State of Budgeting CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010
- Apartment Construction a Bright Spot in Industry Outlook. CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
- An Amazingly Dumb Idea CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
- Building Clothespins « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010
- Champion 4 Toilet Saves a Life CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010
- Winning the Project: Tips from Owners CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
- Faucet to Fountain in a Pinch CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
- Walking Away From My Problems CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- To What Standard Do We Work? CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- Construction Worker Oversleeps on Break, Murders Supervisor CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Countertops: Going Beyond Granite « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
- Paris, Je T'aime « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010
- Don't Buy that New Yacht Just Yet CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
- The Adventures of a Carpenter Gone Primitive…or CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010
- Couldn't Tell the Head from the Tail CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010
- Tricky Times in Construction will Reward Those Who can Work Together CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010
- Men's Restroom Etiquette « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2010
- App Review for Roofing Estimator CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
- App Review for iPhone Project Quote Estimate « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
- City of the Future « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
- Top 10 Requirements for a Great Construction Phone App CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010
- There Go I…Maybe CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- Break a Hole in the Ice CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
- Don't Eat the Purple Snow CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
- Efficient, Smart and Green CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010
- The Long Shadow of a Constructing Dad CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
- A Wonderful Wife and Mother CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010
- The Importance of Managing Construction Labor « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010
- Make Beauty CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2010
- Construction Resists National Wussiness Trend « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
- 3 Ways to Build Your Technology Competence: Part I CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010
- 3 Ways to Build Your Technology Competence: Part III CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
- Questions Your Contractor Shouldn't Ask CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
- Beautiful Slaughterhouse by Francisco Salamone « Construction. CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011
- A Question from China: US Firms Providing Structural Engineering. CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- Gov. Christie Passes the Duck Test CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
- Featuring a Bed-to-Kitchen Concrete Slide CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
- Now That's Customer Service CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
- Rule Change in US Congress will Drop Road and Bridge Spending. CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
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