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Man up, Funnyman (You too, Funnywoman)
There’s a lot of testosterone on the jobsite. And there’s always plenty of stress. This can be an explosive combination.
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Shelter your profits from the storm
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and countless other destructive weather events cost billions of dollars in damage in North America every year.…
You and your signage.... Why so angry?
The beautiful curved pavers led me to the front door, past the unbelievable fire pit patio. The product was impressive. The…
Bridging the language gap... without language
When it comes to communication, it pays to think smart.
Or rather, thinking smart can keep you from paying….
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On Safety, Spanish and Forgiveness
As a member of the Association of Subcontractor and Affiliates (ASA) of Chicago, we try to…
Labor Days: The Labor Crunch and the Hispanic Diaspora
Three stories jolted me in quick succession last week.
A close friend who leads a residential home building firm in…
Project Management
Field Rework Index
A good tool for predicting rework and cost impact on a construction project is the Field Rework Index (FRI).
Take a past…
Combating narrow-lot woes
This 2,800-square-foot plan utilizes Lean design to combat narrow-lot woes.
One of the most important aspects of Lean design is value. It…
Malcolm Gladwell vs. Bradley Hartmann: Is expertise overrated?
In his 2008 book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell popularized the…
New products push the envelope
As we continue to distance ourselves from an economic downturn that had a deep impact on the remodeling industry, one key variable is still…
