Up Front Learning New Things in the Industry Mark Fowler July 1, 2015 No Comments Even at 100 columns, I still find myself learning new things.Read More
Up Front Consumers vs. Manufacturers Mark Fowler June 1, 2015 No Comments Is the end product what consumers really want or what manufacturers desire?Read More
Up Front The World War II Hell Hawks Mark Fowler May 1, 2015 No Comments Appreciate the good ol’ days before they’re in the past.Read More
Codes are Made out of Necessity Mark Fowler April 1, 2015 No Comments For decades we have used gypsum sheathing in commercial construction. Read More
The Speed of Construction Faster, Faster and Faster March 1, 2015 No Comments Many of our readers who used to be in the field can remember being on projects working with other trades and the extraordinary coordination it takes to organize projects to run well. Read More
UP FRONT The Construction Industry is Complex Mark Fowler February 2, 2015 No Comments The construction industry has grown more and more complex.Read More
Up Front Re-evaluating Apprenticeships Mark Fowler January 1, 2015 No Comments Some states are starting to recognize a trade certificate in a qualified apprenticeship program as equivalent to an associate’s degree.Read More
Up Front The Art of Faux Finish Fauxcabulary Mark Fowler December 1, 2014 No Comments Europe proves to be a good resource when educating oneself on the topic of decorative plaster systems. Read More
Up Front Fire Protection: What Works and What Doesn’t Be Passive! Mark Fowler November 1, 2014 No Comments The public should be concerned about passive fire protection.Read More
Up Front Opinions Between Contractors and Architects Your Point of View Mark Fowler October 1, 2014 No Comments Opinions on the application of lamina vary between contractors and architects.Read More