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I’m Dreaming of These Holiday Mergers
The recent spate of mergers caused me to wonder why we--the valued customers of these companies--were not consulted about their unions. I know we could pick better partners.

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

Saying goodbye means new opportunities.
As 2008 comes to a close, I end my three-year term on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Board of Directors. My final meeting in Boston during Greenbuild was bittersweet. Though I was saying goodbye, I shared with other board members some of my plans for the future.

by Michelle Hucal LEED AP | December 22, 2008 | Comments (0)

Toothless Smiles
The construction market stinks. The stock market brings constant pain. The financial bailouts grow more insane by the day. Manufacturers are struggling. Nonprofits are laying off staff. Retailers are filing for bankruptcy.

by Tim Fausch | December 16, 2008 | Comments (2)

Let’s Profit From People’s Pain
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we have a few weeks before the Christmas spirit peaks and we have to be nice to people. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of people and make some easy money for your company.

by Tim Fausch | December 4, 2008 | Comments (3)

Housing Mess = Pent-Up Demand For Your Services
Earlier this week the U.S. Commerce Department released October stats indicating that new home and apartment construction have dropped to an annual rate of 791,000 units, a 4.5% decrease from September.

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

Not Quite Green: Sustainability Takes Work
Like many of ED+C’s readers, I try to do as much as I can for the environment with regard to the choices I make in my daily life. But I’ll be damned if some of my choices to be a little more sustainable don’t take a lot more effort.

by Derrick Teal | November 7, 2008 | Comments (2)

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 (2)

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)

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