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All in Agreement: Pain Management in Life and Business

Pete Battisti
April 2, 2008
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Pain, in most cases, usually results in some sort of change depending on the severity. And the pain need not be physical, from disease or trauma.
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Trowel Talk: A Tale of Two Contractors

William E. Rogers ACP
February 27, 2008
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Since the early 1980s the percentage of the construction industry that has been dominated by unionized companies has decreased, that is until the last few years. Something has changed. Unions offer training programs, a ready supply of skilled labor, and a level playing field of wages and established fringe benefits.
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Success with Hispanics: How to Give Safety Talks to Latinos

Ricardo Gonzalez
February 27, 2008
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Company leaders consistently tell me that their Number One priority is safety. Unfortunately, safety talks to Latinos very frequently fall short of the level of importance and priority we affirm. There are three key concepts that point the way to giving the best safety presentations.
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Smart Business: Mistakes Can Kill Your Business

Jim Olsztynski
February 27, 2008
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Nobody’s perfect, but competent contracting companies make relatively few mistakes when it comes to working with the tools of their trade. What’s more likely to go are communication breakdowns that lead to problems in the field.
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Looking Up

February 27, 2008
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Lumiere Place Casino, St. Louis, Mo.
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The Green Thumb: Dial ‘S' for Sustainability - Part Two

J.M. Syken
February 27, 2008
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Last time we began this discussion of the full meaning behind the term “Sustainable.” This time, we’ll continue with a look at two key issues concerning sustainability: Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Quality.
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The Finish Line: What Does the Mesh Do?

Robert Thomas
February 22, 2008
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Reinforcing mesh in EIFS serves several purposes, but its most essential function is not, as is commonly believed, to provide impact resistance.
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Cracking the Code: Attaching Steel Studs

Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
February 22, 2008
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ASTM standard C 754 covers the installation of non-structural steel framing to receive screw-attached gypsum panels.
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All Things Gypsum: The Electronic Gypsum Library

Lee G. Jones
February 22, 2008
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PDF has enabled anyone with a computer and Internet access to capture documents of all kinds.
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All in Agreement: Can You Hear Me Now?

Pete Battisti
February 21, 2008
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Can a large company think small? Can a large company provide excellent customer service and develop strong customer relationships that are real?
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