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March 2002

Late in the Game

As a building professional, you structure your daily lives around deadlines. The construction industry abounds in steadfast dates and times that must be met—and of which are taken very seriously by those watching the...

March 2002

A State of Concrete…Literally

Most Texans are proud of their state’s heritage, and most concrete pumpers are loyal to the construction industry. However, most don’t go to the extreme levels of building a home in the shape of Texas...

February 2002

Wachuwannano

Question: What is the allowable difference or tolerance for variation of a veneer plaster surface? Answer: There is more to this question than first meets the eye. I have learned that anytime there’s hand...

February 2002

Conventional Wisdom

I have told you in recent columns how AWCI’s meetings always help me to learn new ways to make my business better, and next month’s AWCI annual convention and trade show is no exception. ...

February 2002

KHS&S Endows Florida Hotel with Authentic Themed Delights

KHS&S Contractors, a national specialty contractor located Orlando, Fla., has brought its theming expertise to Gaylord Entertainment’s latest project, Gaylord PalmsTM Resort & Convention Center (formerly the Opryland Hotel Florida), a mega-resort combining the nationally...

February 2002

Successful Marketing Takes Planning

Marketing. A very simple word, and one that we all know, but what does it mean and how important is it to our success? For the “short” time that I have been involved in the...

February 2002

Guns and Rebars: Dealing with Firearms at Work

It came as a surprise to most of the 33 contractors surveyed, when they were asked about company policy concerning the carrying of firearms onto the job site. “Why have firearms?” and “Get real!” was...

February 2002

Managing in Uncertain Times, Part II

In this month’s article we take a look at some action items that can help you deal with uncertainty Brainstorm Develop a comprehensive and broad list of the ways the uncertainty ...

January 2002

Wachuwannano

Question: I recently had an inspector fail a job because he said the fire rated caulk we were using was insufficient for the firestopping. We followed the plans, but apparently the designer failed to include...

January 2002

Managing in Uncertain Times

A few months ago I was asked to give a speech to AWCI’s Industry Executives’ Conference & Committee Week. It was decided that the topic should be “Managing in Uncertain Times.” This is...

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