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All in Agreement: Trail of Crumbs

Pete Battisti
September 1, 2006
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Some states allow hunters and fishermen to lure their prey using bait or scent that can't be resisted. Some owners will bait a GC into building projects for an owner who can't afford it or who is highly leveraged.
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Up Front: Construction Tolerance

R.E. Kroll P.E.
September 1, 2006
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Concrete-framed, multi-story buildings with post-tensioned floors and reinforced-masonry infill make up a large portion of new construction work. Of course, we encounter all of the same issues on just about every building.
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Smart Business: 21 Things Customers Have a Right to Expect From You

Jim Olsztynski
September 1, 2006
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This letter is aimed at residential heating contractors and might need some tweaking for your business clientele-especially if you cater to commercial customers more than homeowners.
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Adventures in Drywall: The Stranger

Kevin Bush
September 1, 2006
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Being on the front line of the drywall trade allows this reporter a unique perspective into the everyday trials and tribulations of a broad spectrum of drywall dogs.
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Finish Line: Flashings (Part Two)

Robert Thomas
August 1, 2006
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This month's column is a continuation of last month's about flashing.
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All Things Gypsum: Attachment of Gypsum Board

Michael Gardner
August 1, 2006
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When compared to the application process for other construction materials, attaching a sheet of gypsum board is a reasonably simple task.
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Success with Hispanics: What's Happening on the Immigration Front?

Ricardo Gonzalez
August 1, 2006
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Things continue to stay red-hot on the immigration front. On May 26, the U.S. Senate passed landmark immigration legislation.
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Plaster Man's Q&A

Robin Raymer
August 1, 2006
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The Plaster Man answers readers' questions.
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Letters

August 1, 2006
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Talk on cell foams; Additional requirement on EIFS codes
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Up Front: Mold and Mildew Finally Found Guilty

August 1, 2006
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The more new construction specifications I review, the more I find "Mold/Mildew Remediation, Testing and Certifications" specified (CSI Division 1, Section 01400, Quality Requirements) for new construction. This specification attempts
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