Deborah Hodges, A/E/C veteran, Executive Director of the Construction Writer’s Association and former SMPS President shared strategic marketing analysis techniques, and how to profile customer targets. And Hope Wilson, A/E/C veteran and consultant detailed how to target the government for construction project opportunities. The September 22 webcast was our top attendance! Not surprising with our blue chip panelists. Marketing of architectural, engineering or construction (A/E/C) services is highly specialized. The webcast identifed what A/E/C marketing approaches work best. MORE >>

Mr. O’Brien is Marketing Manager at Case New Holland Construction Equipment, and a Caterpillar veteran. The Construction Marketing Association (CMA), a professional organization launched in 2010,  and has appointed six directors and seeks more. Founder and chairman Neil M. Brown has announced that Rick Kean , Jim Scarlata , Kevin Enke , Tim O’Brien , Deborah Hodges and Paul Deffenbaugh have agreed to serve on the board. Mr. Kean is Managing Director of the Business Marketing Institute, and former Executive Director of the Business Marketing Association (BMA). MORE >>

For seasoned, veteran welders, welding a cone is old hat – a task they mastered long ago. For a student and aspiring welder, home project welder new to welding, this task may seem a bit daunting at first – it’s certainly not as straight forward as welding your basic angle-joint, however, it's probably not as tough as you think. The following is a list of five tips that will help you effectively navigate the process of welding a cone, enabling you to add one more nifty move to your bag of welding tricks. Create a Pattern for Your Cone Draw. MORE >>

If you’re a veteran welder with years of experience in the welding trade, your practical knowledge and expertise represents a goldmine opportunity to earn great money by publishing your own welding eBook. Skilled Trades Welders As you’re probably aware, the demand for skilled trades workers, especially welders, is on the rise, due to a shortage of skilled labor in the construction, manufacturing and industrial fields. General Welding Tips, Resources Welding School & Job Info MORE >>

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