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| | | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Bright Future for the Green Economy With increasingly higher demand for professionals in the renewable sector, the UK’s environmental charity organisation, Global Action Plan and global management consultant Accenture , have launched a two-year collaborative partnership to help young people gain the necessary skills for the emerging green economy. The scheme will provide green skills development for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or those who are not currently in education or training, to build their employability skills, offer new opportunities and address the current skills shortage in the green sector. | TRADESMEN INSIGHTS FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Here’s an Example of a Small Manufacturer Who’s Leveraging Social Media I always like stories of the little guys who take on the 800# gorilla and win the battle. One of the benefits of social media is you don’t have to be an 800# gorilla to succeed. In my opinion, it’s the one who is consistent on providing good content and responding in a timely matter that really counts. All too often larger companies need to go through a “process” that is very time-consuming for both posting content and answering questions. When he bought the business, Madison was considered a third-tier player that competed on price. | | | | | | | |
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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Our International Builders’ Show booth winners!
This year’s IBS was great! We had a buzzing booth with lots of decent traffic. Thank you for all who visited Gerber Plumbing Fixtures. We especially want to recognize the following people who dropped off a postcard that we sent them in the mail prior to the show and entered into a drawing to receive an $80 gift card. We congratulate the following winners: Jo Ann Hunt from Hunts Crossing Development LLC Jacqueli HigNite from Miracle Home Builders Mike Stearms with Lennar Homes Inc Paul Wojtowicz from Truex Preferred Construction Greg Galik with D.R. Horton MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Why Bond Claims Can Be Better Than Mechanic Lien Claims
See original article at Why Bond Claims Can Be Better Than Mechanic Lien Claims It’s surprising how often I encounter disappointment when I explain that a traditional mechanic’s lien cannot be filed against a state, county or federal project. The terms “mechanic’s lien” and “lien” get thrown around so much in the construction industry, that they’ve acquired a mystic existence. If there aren’t “lien rights,” disappointment ensues. In many ways, payment bond claims are preferable to a traditional mechanics lien claim. MORE >> -
DARREN SLAUGHTER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012  Small Things Do Matter: An Example in Action
If you have spent any time on this site at all, you know I am a firm believer in the “devil is in the details” approach to marketing and web design. In fact, Chris Spoerl calls me the King of the Tweaks. Maybe it’s because I am an uptight Virgo, or the fact that I get it from my follow up crazed Mother (love you Mom), but I look for/at things that most people ignore. And today, I have a story for you that has nothing to do with marketing or website design, but about just being a good person, and God forbid, capitalizing on it. Goodwill in your local market. MORE >> -
HTRC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012  Going Off-Grid in the 21st Century – Getting the Water where it’s needed
Living in today’s modern homes, life is great – we turn on the tap & the water just flows out. In most cases, we have no idea where it comes from, how it gets to our house leaving us with our only concern of how much is it to connect to the water main for Read more. Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling Off-Grid Living Water MORE >> -
THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012  Laser-Eye Surgery Repair: SmartVan’s Job of the Week
No, it’s not science fiction, and your tool belt won’t have a holster for a ray gun. But in this week’s SmartVan Job of the Week, you’ll get to play with lasers. For real. Like we said, you won’t exactly be working for MI6. Actually, the job’s with Alcon — inventors of the LenSx laser, which is used in cataract surgery. But apparently they sometimes need servicing, and somebody’s got to fix these things. So check out this job and more in our weekly Job of the Week, all culled from our Job Board. Repair Eye Surgery Lasers. Where : Southeast USA. MORE >> - we need a national PR campaign for skilled labor. WELD MY WORLD | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
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- My Own Recovery GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
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- Smart Products for the Eco-Kitchen and Home PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- I’m Somebody Now CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- NAHB: 2012 International Builders’ Show to Showcase the Industry’s Largest Product Display PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Donates Bathroom Products to PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
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