The Definition of Win
When you look into the eyes of a winner, what do you see? Perhaps you notice a fire of passion, determination, resilience and a sense of self confidence that screams, “I can do it! Nothing can stop me from winning!” We’ve all seen winners in our personal and -sional lives. They are the […]
What Will Be the Effect of the Election on the U.S.Construction Economy?
The 2004 presidential election was a cliffhanger. Everybody, especially the talking heads, said that no one could predict the outcome. In this, everybody predicted correctly. But everybody also said the results would be extremely close, and there was widespread concern that voting irregularities would keep lawyers on both sides very busy, and it might be […]
Writing a Better Proposal
Now that you have spent considerable time taking off the project and then turning that takeoff into an estimate, it is time to write the proposal. It doesn’t matter how good of a job you have done with preparation of the estimate, or how much time you’ve spent-it all comes down to the proposal. Can […]
Las Vegas in Oklahoma
The Cherokee Casino, located in Tulsa, Okla., is a seven-story hotel that includes 80,000 square feet of gaming space. The striking interior of the was designed to truly bring the look and feel of Las Vegas to Oklahoma. The interior design features traditional elements such as Cherokee symbols, while simulataneously incorporating the art […]
Ways to Better Manage Your Time
Get started. Sometimes we internally resist doing something that needs to be done. This resistance can build up until it reaches the point where it is no longer the task itself but rather this resistance that keeps us from getting started. This resistance can stem from many factors, such as fatigue, real or imagined […]
The Challenges of Lath and Plaster in Winter Months
We all know that weather affects the installation of metal lath and plaster, but do we really understand all the different challenges that we have with the winter months? After all, here in Southern California the winter is our rainy season as well as a drop in temperatures. And don’t forget that winter also means […]
Safe Stilts?
Does OSHA have any information of the safe use of stilts for drywall workers? A trip to the OSHA Web site, www.osha.gov, produced some responses to written inquires dating back to 1974. The replies all contain the statement that OSHA regulations do not prohibit their use. The biggest caution is in regard to […]
Forging Ahead in 2005
Another year has passed and while some of us experienced good times throughout 2004, others had a tough go of things. The important thing is that we survived, and we should be a little smarter for our experiences during the last 12 months. My congratulations go out to all of the members of the Association […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Acquires Quik Drive
Quik Drive, Gallatin, Tenn., was acquired by the Simpson Strong-Tie, Dublin, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2004. Simpson Strong-Tie is a manufacturer of connectors and shearwalls. Quik Drive manufactures a variety of specialty fasteners and AutoFeed driving systems. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers and […]