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Murphy Was an Optimist

Anyone associated with the construction industry knows that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. Here's a look at why things go haywire on construction projects.

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Woodworkers: Regain Your Independence From LEED

Don't follow the LEED: the design community should regain its independence and not be beholden to a process that is tantamount to a 12-step program for responsible construction.

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Woodworkers: Don't Follow the LEED

LEED, originally drafted as a format to realign priorities towards energy efficiency and environmental stewardship has morphed into a strict guideline, limiting creativity and compromising common sense...

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Scantily Clad Wood Windows: Something's Rotten

There is a serious problem with using aluminum clad wood window replacements in historic applications. Once water breaches window seals, it will be containedin a built-in sarcophagus, accelerating wood...

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You Wood Never Believe This

Accoya is nearly too good to be true but our research shows it is a revolutionary wood.

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Affirmative Action in the Construction Industry

Brooks Gentleman looks at the history and effectiveness of affirmative action projects in the construction industry.

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OSHA, Healthcare: It's None of Their Business

I think you almost have to be overly optimistic to succeed as a business owner these days. That is why I found it strange that I was so discomforted by waiting in the conference room at the regional...

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Pension Programs in Sorry State

After healthcare, another issue weighing on me is pensions. Our union affiliations across the country inform us of the precarious conditions of the local union pension plans.

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OSHA Should Know It's None of Their Business

To succeed as a business owner these days you've got to be optimistic. That is why I found it strange that I was so discomfitted by waiting in the conference room at the regional OSHA office.

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Raising the Bar, in Sports, and Construction Projects

As I was watching the Florida State/Auburn NCAA football title game Monday night, I reflected upon the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system of ranking the teams.

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Take Some Sage Advice from Olympics Snowboard Champ

I was absolutely blown away by the winter Olympics men’s slopestyle event this past weekend when American Sage Kotsenberg secured a gold medal. As a middle-aged snowboarder, what really impressed me...

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Why Did I Go FSC? Because Business is Business

I was forced to pursue an FSC certification since Re-View was selected to manufacture historic window replicas for a LEED gold university project. To secure a precious point towards a gold standing,...

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A Look at Inferior Windows, Wood Products, and T-Shirts

A look at the sources contributing to the decline in quality spanning all types of products including windows, floor coverings, wood alternatives, and T-shirts

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Cap, Gown and Caliper: Fine Woodworking Design in Academia-Part 1

A look at the role facilities play in the academic experience and the associated opportunities for woodworkers: Part 1 of 2

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Cap, Gown and Caliper: Fine Woodworking in Academia Part 2 of 2

A look at the role facilities play in the academic experience and the associated opportunities for woodworkers: Part 2 of 2

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Worker Malaise: I Need Help!

biggest challenge confronting my company right now is finding good employees. This made me wonder what's going on in this country that is driving a general malaise in the workforce.

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Unhealthy Insurance in Affordable Care Act for Construction Firms

That old Bob Dylan song, “The Times They are A-Changin’ ” is comforting as I navigate changes in the construction industry. As a business owner, the changes in health insurance are on the top of my list.

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Custom Mahogany Windows Restored for Provo Tabernacle in Utah

In December of 2010, the Provo Tabernacle succumbed to a fire, leaving only a masonry shell. Over the past two years the site has been under construction where the construction team excavated 40 feet...

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With Accoya Wood and Sunken Pine We Restored Hundreds of Windows

For the Minnesota State Capitol building, built in 1905, we restored hundreds of windows to their original state using Accoya, a treated wood, for exteriors, and century old pine recovered from a lake...

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LEED Puts Little Emphasis on Materials That Last Generation

The design community, manufacturers, and construction processes must consider the life of the building if we are truly going to incorporate sustainability in our industry. More emphasis is placed on...

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