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| Page 1 of 2 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS MARCH 30, 2012 Lead Paint: The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Last month the EPA finally issued their Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (PDF) , the one that sets up new requirements for work on projects that may involve lead paint. You’ll need to become familiar with this rule if you do any renovation , repair, or painting work, especially of your work is on buildings built before lead paint was banned in 1978. license. | DARREN SLAUGHTER APRIL 27, 2012 Paint a Picture. Tell a Story. Close More Leads Anyway… Instead of submitting bids that look like tax returns with numbers flying around all over the place, paint a picture. Tell them how the sun room is going to give them more time to spend outdoors, how the new coat of paint is going to liven up their home and make it look like a million bucks. You may paint like Picasso, but a little Shakespeare goes a long way! | | | | | | | THE SMART VAN JUNE 21, 2011 Locksmith Scams Paint All Field Service Techs in Bad Light Because these image of rogue locksmiths driving around in unmarked vehicles, jimmying open car doors and demanding a king’s ransom, make customers that much more hesitant to trust other technicians who drive in legitimate company vehicles, provide honest estimates and aim to do nothing more or less than get the job done right, as quickly as possible. Sign up for The Weekly SmartVan. | | MARKUP AND PROFIT OCTOBER 10, 2011 Underpricing Jobs – Make it Up with Change Work Orders I’m hearing far too often from both contractors and clients about contractors deliberately underpricing jobs so they can come back later and write change work orders at inflated prices. They do this so they can sell the job by having the lowest price, and use the change work orders to recoup some of the money left on the table by their original bid. Other examples on kitchen remodels are plastic laminate countertops, low grade flooring, no paint on the walls, cheap appliances, you get the idea. This practice isn’t new. Same song, different verse. Not every time. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS OCTOBER 6, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Plumbers go back to school This is a good thing by One Vision Housing, as so many people these days lack the basic DIY skills, such as putting in a kitchen, changing a light bulb or even painting a wall, according to a recent survey, Teaching young people these skills could be invaluable and help them when they buy their own home. A Housing Association has sent its plumbers and electricians back to school to teach children about the trades. Plumbers, electricians and joiners from One Vision Housing Property Services (OVHPS) went into Holy Family High School in Thorton to teach children basic trade and DIY skills. | | | | | | | | | -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Oikodomophobia – The Phobia that is gripping the nation Men who work in advertising and banking (so office jobs) are most likely to suffer from this phobia. While the popularity of DIY has increased and stores like B&Q have flourished, many people are so bad at DIY that they cannot change a lightbulb or even paint a wall. 14% would not be able to paint a wall. construction jobs construction news DIY Electrical News electrician plumbing Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction fear of plumber fear of tradesmen Nomophobia oikodomophobia phobias plumbers plumbing news tradesmen Train4trades Triskaidekaphobia MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011 At the half-way point of 2011, how is the construction industry faring? Despite the continued growth this year, many experts have painted a depressing picture for the construction industry, saying it will be another two years before the industry really turns the corner. construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills Business construction Construction and Maintenance construction industry 2011 construction industry recession construction jobs 2011 Construction Products Association Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Index train 4 trade skillsrise in 2014. MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011 Confusion reigns over state of construction industry this year, dragging the economy down with it, and it paints a pretty bleak picture. What also materialises at such times,in any sectors, is that having the latest skill set enhances the opportunity to secure a job or contract, especially those with a vocational trade. According to Tim Oates, director of research at the Cambridge Assessment exam board, who in an interview with the Telegraph said, “At least 40 per cent of pupils should take high-quality vocational training that leads directly to a job to cut the youth unemployment rate and boost economic competitiveness. MORE >> -
BRAND CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 The Polka Dot Concrete Mixer Now, think of the cost to paint the mixer. The cost to add the polka dots is minimal when compared to just painting the thing white, but the impact is dramatic. Can a unique property sign or paint job on your machinery make you stand out? While driving to a client’s office a short while ago, something crossed my eyes that just amazed me – a polka dotted concrete mixer. thought, “What the? and then thought, “That’s awesome! I immediately pulled out my phone and took the best picture I could (to the right). Probably not. Any worse? MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 Cliff talks £5 cellars, bad formulas and plumbing training in latest blog had to remove all the old lime render plus several hundred layers of paint to allow the walls to breathe and dry. construction jobs construction news plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks apprenticeships Cliff Raw environment Plumber Recycling Social Networking student bloggers t4ts train 4 trade skills TwitterCliff Raw is training to become a plumber with Train4TradeSkills and is one of our student bloggers. On another note I have a cellar that I am converting to be my office/study. MORE >> - Presentation Idea Using Google Maps Street View DARREN SLAUGHTER | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
- Around the Web in Construction Law – May 21, 2010 CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
- Contractors Need to be Teachers Too CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011
- Why Many Service Firms Fail at Customer Service THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
- A social media sensation as the world goes gaga over Google! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
- How (NOT) to Work With the EPA and Your State Environmental Agency CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- The Ultimate Office Design Build Case Study – Us! COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
- Energy Myths & Why the ball needs to be carried! HTRC | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
- My 2012 Wishes MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
- 600 Construction Workers on the Jobsite, 350 are Women CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2010
- 10 Ways to Market Your Contracting Company in a Down Market DARREN SLAUGHTER | FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
- Simple is as Simple Does or How to Build a Business DARREN SLAUGHTER | TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
- Dirty Welds: Consequences & Prevention - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
- RRP Updates � Alabama & a Request from the EPA HTRC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- Create Trust Quicker with Customer Stories DARREN SLAUGHTER | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010
- Policing Those Subcontractors: It Might Take Extra Effort To Be An Additional Insured BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
- Mike Hines: Witnessing an Extreme Makeover HTRC | SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2011
- Shopping for Pre-finished Hardwood: Basic Training FLOOR DU JOUR | THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
- Understanding Features vs. Benefits in Construction Marketing DARREN SLAUGHTER | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- Three Sentences That Should Tell You Something’s About to Go Wrong LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
- Guest Article: To DIY or not to DIY � that is the question HTRC | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011
- Construction Marketing 2011: Focus Locally DARREN SLAUGHTER | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Dust Masks vs. Respirators HTRC | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010
- Let's Blog Off: Reducing Stress for Thanksgiving HTRC | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- How Your Service Techs Can Support Sales | The SmartVan THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
- Safety Sunday: Dust Masks vs. Respirators HTRC | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010
- The Green Mom GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Use Co-op For More Than Just The Money DARREN SLAUGHTER | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Why Many Service Firms Fail at Customer Service THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
- BIS Salamis Awarded New Five Year Contract With CNR International SCAFFMAG | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
- Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Bullish on HVAC THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
- Housing Boon or Bust v2010 GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
- Alabama & the RRP: Shafted Part Deux HTRC | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
- Alabama & the RRP: Shafted Part Deux HTRC | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
- Bringing a dream to fruition CONSTRUCTUBE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
- How to Weld Metal Storage Shelves - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
- Creativity & finding the right people for your project HTRC | MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
- Safety Sunday: Lead Safe Work Practices for Home Owner's � The First C HTRC | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Commercial Construction Tips | Building Material Costs | Englewood. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
- Recovery through Retrofit: The EPA's Part HTRC | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
- Safety Sunday: A New Year and Safety Third HTRC | SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011
- Historical facelift | Commerical Construction News Projects CONSTRUCTUBE | THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
- How to Weld Unique Bookends WELD MY WORLD | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Use Unfair Comparisons to Your Advantage When Marketing Your. DARREN SLAUGHTER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011
- Understanding Today’s Separation of Landlord and Commercial Tenant COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011
- Making an entrance CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Reversing the Greying of the Trades THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
- How to Build a Company of Problem Solvers LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
- Commercial Construction Trends | General Contractors | Hard Hat Chat COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2009
- Commercial Construction Trends | Commercial Construction New. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010
- Universal Design-Part 2: Current Challenges CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
- Annie Sloan Chalkpaint – Paris Grey over Old White HOME BUILDING | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
- Its Raining Men GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- The Fab Truth GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
- Bad Advice from a Writer MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012
- Why Customers Always Say Customer Service Sucks THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- we need a national PR campaign for skilled labor. WELD MY WORLD | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- Happy Birthday Golden Gate CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
- Oh Solo Mio GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011
- Old is New Again GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2011
- Discouraged and ready to hit the road MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
- Scaffolder’s art shines in Lancaster SCAFFMAG | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
- Recovery through Retrofit: The EPA's Part HTRC | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
- Building Jobs or Customer Service? MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
- Learn to Paint Pictures MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011
- Rock stars | Commerical Construction News Projects CONSTRUCTUBE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Making an entrance CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Upgrading for emergency CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Upgrading for emergency CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Ready for action CONSTRUCTUBE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Mike Rowe Launches New Trades Hub LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Mikes Rowe's Trades Hub CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE BLOG | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- NSG UK planning offshore expansion after successful six months SCAFFMAG | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
- Snow Rollers CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
- Build Your Brand Though PR « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- Economy on the Mend? – Not! TEMPEST BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
- Benefits of Colllaborative Construction COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009
- Distribution Update: H.B. Fuller sales rise 9.7% in Q1 DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
- Welding Projects Books for Hobby Welders - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
- A Good Source of Welding Projects - Artisan Welding Projects. WELD MY WORLD | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010
- 3 Common Welding Mistakes To Avoid - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
- Tips for Welding Stainless Steel - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
- Green Affordable Design GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009
- A Great Green Tale GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009
- Green Inspiration GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009
- To Rent or Not GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009
- Little Rays of Hope GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009
- Homework is not Just for School GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
- Natural Lighting and Other issues GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009
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