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Adventures in Construction: Eat or Be Eaten
I love nature shows, especially those that demonstrate ferocity in the animal kingdom. Last night I caught a segment where an imposing monitor lizard went looking for lunch in a badger’s den, only to end up becoming lunch for the badger.

by Tim Fausch | November 7, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: California Dreaming … or Nightmare?
When I took my first trip to California in 1982, the state’s sunny skies, palm trees and ocean views entranced me. With the Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” playing in my head, I understood why people were moving there in droves.

by Tim Fausch | October 31, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: Finding Hidden Treasure
Who wouldn’t love to discover hidden treasure? Wouldn’t it be great to stumble across a priceless painting at a garage sale or find a rare historical document in your attic?

by Tim Fausch | October 24, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: Green Gold
It’s been fascinating watching the world turn green, i.e. “environmentally sensitive.” Because BNP Media has published Environmental Design + Construction magazine since 1997, we’ve been able to watch the recent “green rush” from a position of insight.

by Tim Fausch | October 17, 2008 | Comments (3)

Adventures in Construction: That Will Be $49 for Parts and $99 for Fuel
Fuel prices are adding to the pressure on construction pros.

by Tim Fausch | October 9, 2008 | Comments (1)

Adventures in Construction: I've Got the Bailout Blues
Bailout or keep bailing?


by Tim Fausch | October 3, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: Houston, We Have Big Problems
Many in Texas are returning to homes that look like this tornado-ravaged home in Florida.


by Tim Fausch | September 23, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: No Time to Play Possum
Don't be wild-eyed from this week's wild ride on Wall Street.

by Tim Fausch | September 19, 2008 | Comments (2)

Adventures in Construction: Celebrating Sept. 12; The Future of Trade Shows
September 11 was a somber day for me. From the moment I turned on my car radio in the morning until I went to sleep, words and images kept flooding my mind.

by Tim Fausch | September 12, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures In Construction: Trends From The Trenches
See what readers said about their 2008 losses and their 2009 forecasts.

by Tim Fausch | September 5, 2008 | Comments (0)

Adventures in Construction: Trends From The Trenches
In just a few months we’ve gone from feast to famine…from too much business to “where is the business?”…from fat and happy to hungry and stunned.

by Tim Fausch | August 28, 2008 | Comments (3)

On the Level: 4 or 5?
What happens if the level of finish for drywall is specified below what is expected on a drywall job?

by Mark Fowler | May 29, 2008 | Comments (4)

Cutting Lath & Vertical Control Joints
There has always been controversy about cutting the lath behind single piece vertical control joints. There is a move to revisit this language within the ASTM committee. See what others are saying about this on the WC bulletin board www.i-boards.com/bnp/wc/.

by Mark Fowler | March 6, 2008 | Comments (7)

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