From DC up to New York, & even here in Alabama many contractors and others found out that a dry heat can quite simply kick. For many that means plenty of hiking, kayaking, cycling, tubing down the river, going to the beach, visiting new places, and lots of travel. In this article, he delves into the new LEED for Homes draft, and not only gives us some of the good, but shows some of the items that still need work. In it, they are aiming to correct three main issues they see; reliable information, consumer financing & access to skilled workers. MORE >>

Home » Uncategorized What You Need to Know To Get a Surety Bond as a New Contractor Written By: Danielle Rodabaugh on October 3, 2010 11 Comments New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. Unfortunately, new contractors are often unfamiliar with the bonding process, which includes undergoing finance and credit checks, providing upfront collateral, and paying issuance fees. Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. MORE >>

While field service organizations may have been — and may still be — the least likely Mac switchers in years past, times are changing: Not only are there new enterprise iPad apps gaining traction with mobile field agents , but SMBs now have some appealing Apple-IT support services. According to AppleInsider, Joint Venture will provide support service , which includes setup and training, for about $500 a year to businesses purchasing new Macs. Finance: Diversified Machinery Industry News The SmartVan Powered by ServiceMax About SmartVan Contact About ServiceMax MORE >>

Marketing to the professional tradesman in the Construction, Industrial and MRO markets Home About Me Contact Market Overviews Newsletter Podcasts Services Professional Tradesmen Use Social Media to Unlock Local Opportunities Professional tradesmen, whether you’re an electrician, plumber or locksmith, are finally realizing that social media can play an important part in their new business effort. If you can’t leverage the New York Yankees, you can always run promotions with your local minor league team. This is so critical to a small business’ success. If MORE >>

found this blog entry in the New York Times today pondering the numerous green labels and certifications that perpetuate the marketplace. But ForestEthics contends that nearly all of the initiative’s financing is provided by the companies that own or manage the land that S.F.I. Ah I used to love that show. There was nothing green about any of their acreage. But at times I have been in my Eva Gabor mode when I say my version of camping is a hotel without 24 hour room service. How do you think they pay exboritant salaries and lobby the government all while not paying taxes? MORE >>