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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | EVERBLUE SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 Solar City Military Deal - More Than Solar Energy military to install solar on 160,000 military housing units? CNN reported that the deal is 100% privately financed (with federal backing) and that SolarCity will put up to 160,000 rooftop solar installations on top of privately-run military housing complexes at 124 military bases across 34 states. Have you seen the latest news about SolarCity's deal with the U.S. That is an astounding number of installations! read more | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS OCTOBER 19, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: The most secure construction site in Britain Group of Gurkha soldiers guard construction site with military precision. The housing development at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire is being guarded by 9 Gurkhas, who have taken to their security role with military precision, as they all used to serve in the same regiment. The ex-Gurkhas work together and use their military experience to maintain order and discipline, as well as doing their job efficiently. construction site in Wiltshire hasn’t just got a usual security team guarding it out of hours, but a team for highly trained, ex-Gurkhas. train4tradeskills. Related articles. | | | | | | | WELD MY WORLD DECEMBER 5, 2011 Career’s in Welding: Naval Hull Technician Even if you’ve heard it before, it’s definitely worth repeating: the military is a great place to launch your welding career. Welding in the Military All four branches of the military offer extensive welder's training programs, each with their own unique job assignments; however, the navy is the most renowned for both their highly specialized training, in addition to the depth and breadth of projects naval welders engage in during their term of service. Welding School & Job Info | WELD MY WORLD NOVEMBER 23, 2011 What Does a Certified Welding Inspector Actually Do? There are even outstanding welding career opportunities in the military. One of the most appealing aspects of working in the welding trade is the variety of career options and specializations it offers. Welding Careers As I’ve blogged about here quite often, skilled welders are in demand through a wide array of industries, ranging from manufacturing (machinery, cars, watersports and more) and industrial applications, to construction and field repair. Underwater welding is another popular specialization. Or if you’re really feeling ambitious, you can start your own. | WELD MY WORLD AUGUST 10, 2011 Federal Helium Reserve Nearly Depleted Helium is also used in some military applications, the medical field, and even in the space and computer industries. Helium is a gas that is used in many different fields. One of the most common and well-known uses is in the welding industry. Welders depend on helium for many applications and the thought of any reserve, whether private or federal, being depleted is sobering. This valuable gas is one that, once it is gone, cannot be replaced. Scientists say that it has taken 4.7 billion years for the Earth to produce the helium that is being used and it takes. Welding News & Noteworthy | AEC ST. LOUIS DECEMBER 29, 2010 Some metro areas adding construction jobs Association officials said construction employment is improving slightly thanks in large part to temporary federal funding for stimulus and military construction. Louis lost 1,700 construction jobs over the past year, but 120 other metro areas showed either increased or steady employment between November 2009 and November 2010, according to data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Louis ranked 155 out of 337 metro areas for growth/loss in construction employment with a job loss of 3%. Phoenix, Ariz. via Associated General Contractors of America. Louis | | | | | | | | | -
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 Top 30 LinkedIn Groups for Construction Business Development Society of American Military Engineers. LinkedIn has become the place for networking with the construction, architecture and engineering industries. With over 3,122,108. profiles world wide in the construction industry as of April 18, 2012 – there are more people to connect with everyday than we can ever approach for business development opportunities. The US has over 1,000,000 LinkedIn profiles in the construction industry and over 284,000 are construction owners. The best way to reach and influence this large volume of AEC movers and shakers is using LinkedIn Groups. MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 UK firm wins work for US Army in Middle East The US military have several bases across the Middle East, with bases in 20 countries. UK construction firm Atkins has been selected to compete for $4 billion worth of work for the US Army in the Middle East. Building News report that Atkins, who are working with Innovative Technical Solutions, are one of the 14 teams who will have to compete for the work for the Middle East District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. They want to spend $4 billion on infrastructure over the next five years and have handpicked Atkins, as well as a number of other firms, to carry out the work. MORE >> -
GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 GOVgreen Reminder! It’s an event organized specifically to help government employees, military personnel and contractors learn about and comply with federal sustainability initiatives mandated by President Obama’s Executive Order 13514. GOVgreen is free for federal employees and military personnel, but non-federal/ military employees can also get in to the expo hall for free by registering here I encourage you to take the time and find time to look into what they are doing and if you cannot attend find out more about them and their work to incorporate their ideas into your work. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTUBE | THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 It’s all good From the time he served in the military through the time he worked as a civil servant at San Antonio’s air force bases to the time he began his own full-time business in 1992, Villarreal perfected his plumbing abilities and business strategies. SAN ANTONIO – For Ignacio “Nacho” Villarreal Jr., plumbing is his way of life. Construction News MORE >> -
THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012 SmartVan Detours: Detroit Goes Green Improving Bad Driving Habits Can Save Fuel For Military. The North American International Auto Show , which is wrapping up Jan. 22, has certainly taken on a green tint, as automakers are proudly featuring their concept hybrid and electric vehicles. We know green tech is important to most fleet vehicle owners, so we rounded up some interesting news tidbits on all things green coming out of Detroit. Check out this week’s headlines: Vito E-Cell Vans Cover 650,000 km in Customer Use. These emissions-free vehicles could hit the U.S. Biodiesel Production Reaching Record Levels. Nat’l. MORE >> - Ghosts and spirits and stories. oh my! CONSTRUCTUBE | TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
- Diebold’s John Callen: A Manager With a Tech’s-Eye View THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- Examining The Miller Act – When It Applies And When Your Qualified To Make A Claim CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
- Panasonic’s Field-Ready Toughbook H2: Same Chassis, Bigger Engine THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
- Where it all ends CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011
- Right, left or centre (center): Political ideology and construction marketing CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
- Unmanned Drones Need Repairs Too: SmartVan’s Jobs of the Week THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
- From Nice-to-Have to Must-Have: Behind the Enterprise Tablet Boom THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011
- Two New Rugged Computers Hit the Field Service Scene THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
- Xplore Technologies’ Latest Tablet Dubbed an ‘iPad on Steroids’ THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
- Federal Jurisdiction On Basis Of Miller Act Requires A Bond CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
- Contractors: Use Photos to Sell Your Work DARREN SLAUGHTER | FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
- Itronix GD2000: For Those Who Like Their Computers Small and Rugged THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011
- Green Goddess - Untitled Article GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- New ARMOR Tablet Could Be a Surprise Player in Field Service THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
- Can the iPad Survive Tough 'Gray Collar' Jobs? Q&A With. THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
- The Biggest Management Misconception CONSTRUCTONOMICS | TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010
- Panasonic Toughbook Upgrades Include Anti-Glare Screen, Rotating Display THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
- Infrared is the New (Old?) Green THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
- CFMA Conference Winners Were the Attendees CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
- Local Motion: Land Use & Reaction to 40000 New Residents ARIBRA | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
- Revolutionary change and construction marketing CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2011
- FAQ: What Type of Construction Project Is This? State, Federal or Private? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
- What's Your Influence? MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Top Ten Tips for Using Power Tools to Trim Shrubs. HTRC | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011
- Finding a Voice in a Storm GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
- A Not So Obvious Urbanistic Perspective of Haiti ARIBRA | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
- Motorola, Sprint Announce 2 Smartphones Targeted at Field Service THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011
- Greatest Country in the World MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2010
- Casio, Verizon Team Up on Rugged G’zOne Smartphone THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
- Diebold’s John Callen: A Manager With a Tech’s-Eye View THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- Safety Sunday: Visualization & Role Playing | The HTRC. HTRC | SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011
- Providing for student learning CONSTRUCTUBE | FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
- How Manufacturers Can Help Distributors Ramp Up Their Cash Flow TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
- There is no blind side to Green GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
- Fake But Accurate Cont. Now AGW = War? COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
- Saving Humpty Dumpty COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
- Valentine’s Day Priorities CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
- Obama Orders GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
- CFMA Conference Winners Were the Attendees CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
- VA Home Loans GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
- US Manufacturing Boom Continues « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- This New Year’s, Resolve to Help Those in Our Military, and Their Families ASCE PRESIDENT BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2010
- All Men/Women Are Not Equal GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
- AIS Adds 'Semi-Rugged' Tablet to Its Mobile Lineup THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- AIS Adds 'Semi-Rugged' Tablet to Its Mobile Lineup | The SmartVan THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- High Performance Military Housing Summit Announced COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008
- Excerpts from the CCR / CBA Newsletter COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- The Big Lizard Speaks COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
- Laser Powerbeaming Technology COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010
- Eaton completes acquisition of CopperLogic DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
- Eaton's sales rise 18% in Q3 DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
- Distribution Update: Eaton acquires Internormen Technology Group DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
- Green Inspiration GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009
- We've Come a Long Way Baby. or have we? GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009
- The Struggle Continues GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
- Veteran's Day GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
- Thall Shall Not Honor False Gods GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009
- Can it be Fixed? GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010
- That Old Black Magic GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
- Role of Women GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
- This Reconciliation Ends in Divorce GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010
- Dangerous Times in Which We Live GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
- The Dog Pile or as I call Fox New the Dog House GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010
- Liar Liar Pants On Fire GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
- Attention Interested Greenies! Join CEIL GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010
- The "Green" War GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010
- Knifes and More GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010
- The Politics of Hate GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
- GOVgreen Conference GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
- In the Army. Now, Then, Ever? GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- The Thom Thom Club GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
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