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| | THE SMART VAN FEBRUARY 17, 2012  Why Many Service Firms Fail at Customer Service Field service managers and higher-ups like to puff out their chests when they talk about their commitment to providing friendly, “best-in-class” customer service. And And yet a study released last month in Britain, carried out by YouGov and paid for by Cognito , painted a much less rosy picture of customers’ service experiences. Group. Michael Olmsted. Or, as Michael Olmsted , a V.P. | | TEMPEST BLOG FEBRUARY 15, 2012 IT USED TO BE I sound really old but there is a basic bidding knowledge that is missing in today’s construction industry! IT USED TO BE: Contractors relied upon estimators and their bid managers that would not blindly accept the goofy low subcontractor’s bid. They knew there was a problem. Contractors had estimators and bid managers on staff that knew how to evaluate subcontractor bids for all disciplines. The estimators for contractors and subcontractors knew their obligations by reading the plans and specifications and management listened to them. Sadly, there are more USED TO BE’s that can be identified. | | | | | | | |
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TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Train4TradeSkills Radio: Electrical tutor Barrie Fisher talks about electrical training with T4TS Part 2
Barrie Fisher is an electrical tutor at Train4TradeSkills’ fulfilment centre in Worcestershire. With 45 years of experience in the electrical trade, Barrie talks to Train4TradeSkills Radio to give students an insight about what the benefits are of being a qualified electrician and how easy it is to become one. Listen to Barrie’s Interview from Train4TradeSkills Radio via AudioBoo at: www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills train4tradeskills . View this document on Scribd. co.uk MORE >> -
EVERBLUE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Four Ways to be Green on Valentine's Day
It’s that time of year again. You’re wondering what to get your significant other and how to make the day special. While you’re thinking about the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day, you might also be wondering how you can be sustainable. Below are four tips on how to make your Valentine’s Day more sustainable: read more. Sustainable Living MORE >> -
DARREN SLAUGHTER | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012  Guest Post Update to Video Review of Traditional Painters
Hey guys and girls, this is a guest post or follow up to a video review I did for Andy Crichton of Traditional Painter last year. Andy has a pretty unique business in the U.K. where he, well… check out his site then come back and read the guest post update. Now, I want to say, while I appreciate Andy doing this, he actually reached out to me to tell me how well things are going for him and his associates, so I asked him to guest post and show some of his findings. Don’t believe me, then ignore all of this post EXCEPT for the website review benefits section. Web review To-do list. MORE >> -
WELD MY WORLD | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 How to Weld a Dining Room Table
A dining room or kitchen table is one piece of furniture that every home needs and that just about any welder can make. Tables are very easy to weld since they only require a series of tacks and finishing welds in order to create a sturdy structure. However, the big differences will come with the quality of your plans and your ability to line up a solid table leg design. Image Source: Sporkist on Flickr The concept for building a dining room table is a lot like building a coffee table. You can make it as ornamental or simple and. Welding Projects MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Co-Operative Environmental Agenda Helps Renewable Sector
The Co-Operative has announced savings of £40 million per year as a result of recent investment in a sustainability scheme to cut operational greenhouse gas by more than a third. . Today the Co-Operative revealed it has reduced greenhouse emissions by 35% and made significant savings whilst optimising performance and using less energy resources, as well as making a contribution towards the environment. The group, which employs more than 120,000 staff in the UK, has invested £1 billion in renewables and energy-saving measures aiming to reduce carbon emissions and preserve the environment. MORE >> - Why Bond Claims Can Be Better Than Mechanic Lien Claims CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
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