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Up Front: Urban Legends

Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
January 30, 2008
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Have you ever wondered why some ideas become part of the popular worldview in our culture and others fail?
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Smart Business: Time For A Manners Check

Jim Olsztynski
January 30, 2008
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Your business is not an easy one to master. It requires technical know-how and capital investment, and competition swarms like stinging bees. But anyone has the ability to instill good customer manners.
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The Green Thumb: Dial ‘S' for Sustainability - Part One

J.M. Syken
January 29, 2008
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There is a significant difference between the often-used terms “green” and “sustainable” when referring to the built environment.
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The Finish Line: Things Not To Do With EIFS

Robert Thomas
January 29, 2008
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Sometimes the limits of what EIFS can do get pushed too far, and problems ensue. Usually these misguided uses of EIFS are well intentioned, and are due to a lack of understanding of the properties of EIFS.
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Cracking the Code: Building Types

Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
January 29, 2008
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The type of construction refers to the ability of the building to resist fire. Each building or structure is to be classified into one of the five possible construction classifications.
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All Things Gypsum: Redux: The Meaning of Fire Resistance Ratings

Michael Gardner
January 29, 2008
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The purpose of this article is to explain the meaning of the ratings for fire resistive systems, such as one, two, three, and four hours, that are usually incorporated into model and jurisdictional building codes where appropriate.
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All in Agreement: Innovation

Pete Battisti
January 29, 2008
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In the last century some Americans have been very innovative, however, there are industries such as ours where innovators have made minimal progress. Are people in construction less innovative than people in other industries? I believe some in the construction industry can be more innovative if given the opportunity.
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Adventures in Drywall: Steel, Deluxe Style

Kevin Bush
January 29, 2008
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In May 2000 some of the features and benefits of building with steel were discussed in an AID article co-written with my old pal Bill entitled “Life After Wood: Steel Studs on the Rise.” Like anything else, along with the benefits there are challenges.
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Up Front:A Sad Day for the Wall and Ceiling Industry

Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
January 9, 2008
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Our industry has lost one of the people who make the wall and ceiling industry what it is, an honorable and respected profession. I am sure that every industry has
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Success with Hispanics: Safety Training That Works - Part II

Ricardo Gonzalez
January 9, 2008
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In this article, the second of the two-parts, I will explain the three specific concepts one must understand and implement to have high levels of success in training safety with Latino employees.
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