Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Dec 3, 2009, 1:55 pm
I just had to revisit the Christmas gifts for construction people post when I got a catalog from ThinkGeek. A lot of construction, architecture, and engineering folks like cool gadgets. Here are my pi...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Dec 2, 2009, 3:10 pm
With the announcement by the leadership of Iran that it was set to begin the building of ten more nuclear enrichment facilities many who have followed the ups and downs of Iran’s nuclear attempt...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 27, 2009, 12:27 pm
(Photo by © Judwick | Dreamstime.com) Once again it’s the time of the year to wander around the Internet and find some unique gifts for people who work in construction. I tend to focus on use...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 20, 2009, 5:40 pm
Back in 1909 the “Cyclopedia of Heating, Plumbing and Sanitation,” no doubt enthralled readers with the plumbing marvels of the day. Just below is a marble sink from those days, complete w...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 13, 2009, 3:52 pm
Well, they found water on the moon and it is reported there’s a lot of it – at least at the south pole. The impact from the spacecraft they sent up there splashed up 25 gallons. There is ...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 10, 2009, 10:27 am
You have to admit the Chinese drywall story has its share of questions swirling around it. First the questions centered mostly on why it was causing the problems it was causing. Then, more questions...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 6, 2009, 3:02 pm
I don’t often get into home improvement topics on this blog, or DIY techniques because this isn’t written for homeowners. Sometimes though there are resources that appeal to the DIYer that...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 4, 2009, 6:55 pm
It’s kind of interesting how we humans get caught up in using the same old designs over and over again. Just consider the propeller concept. They use them on planes and boats and fans, and even ...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 3, 2009, 3:40 pm
As is most often the case, human beings put off the tough choices until they absolutely have to make them. If some recent polling is any indication U.S. consumers may be thinking more about appearance...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Nov 2, 2009, 2:29 pm
This podcast is the audio version of the posts for October 21, 22 and 28. Just hit the play button below to hear the topics about selecting the right materials, a new idea for hanging solar panels, an...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 29, 2009, 6:59 pm
Every other year in early October there is a flurry of building that goes on at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. All the activity is about trying to build the most energy efficient home, and the ...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 28, 2009, 6:47 pm
In this time of “green” and “environmentally friendly” product claims, the barrage of press releases announcing those green claims are not often backed up with proof. It’...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 22, 2009, 10:30 pm
I think it’s great when we discover new ways to use old things. In the example I recently came across, the old thing was the idea that you could hang a bridge in the air by using cables. The new...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 21, 2009, 5:32 am
Related Posts:Wooden Water Pipes Still In ServiceCool Roofs Actually Come In All ColorsLeaning Tower Of Abu Dhabi Inclines More Than PisaVideo Podcast on How To Replace a Faucet WasherMemories of a Jo...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 19, 2009, 7:00 pm
It may come as a surprise to many but we live in a world that is infested with mold. Some sources put the number of species of mold, or fungi, at three hundred thousand or more. Most of these fungi sp...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 16, 2009, 7:16 am
Here’s a product that was specified on a single family home I was working on about five years ago. There was a deck over a garage that needed a finished surface that was also a waterproofing mat...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 14, 2009, 7:13 pm
We’ve all done it at least once. Stepped on a slippery surface and felt the momentary weightlessness of being airborne, followed way too soon by the crash landing. This happened to me a little o...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 13, 2009, 11:37 am
At what point does a building that was designed to be sustainable by current standards, end up being not so sustainable? Well, according to Barry Reid, LEED AP and business development marketing manag...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 8, 2009, 6:48 am
This Podcast is all about employees – what to consider for training and development, and a perspective on employees with less than desired enthusiasm. (6:30 Minutes) Related Posts:Rugged Cell P...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 7, 2009, 5:29 am
There is a whole topic related to employees that gets little attention in many construction circles. Why, how and when do we invest in our people. The header to an article at Workforce Management sum...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Oct 4, 2009, 6:46 pm
It is true for a great many people that how they spend their workdays is an effort in just getting by, and that is reflected in their enthusiasm for the work. I have noticed that whenever you manage c...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 30, 2009, 2:14 pm
Just like in the aftermath of all past wars there are people returning from war and conflict today who need to reestablish life in society. There are also projected labor shortages for many occupati...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 29, 2009, 7:49 am
You can drive around most any urban area where it is necessary to add water to landscapes in order to keep them alive, and you will see a lot of wasted water. First, there are the watering systems tha...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 27, 2009, 3:11 pm
... personal freedoms are employees willing to part with in order to keep their jobs. Of course the specific discussion about codes of ethics themselves has to do with properly labeling what it is ...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 21, 2009, 11:59 am
During the previous building boom it was disheartening to see how much of the natural landscape was routinely destroyed to make way for “cookie-cutter” houses. Row upon row of sameness spr...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 14, 2009, 7:25 pm
For you people who do estimating there’s now a new option in terms of a touchscreen monitor. Maxwell Systems has come out with of a touchscreen monitor that allows you to do your estimating by t...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 10, 2009, 5:40 pm
As it so often happens, I was researching one topic when I stumbled upon another, more fascinating one. A small part of this story is about catchy, and not so catchy names. I’m not sure why, bu...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 9, 2009, 6:02 am
It’s not often I recall Rice Krispy bars, those marshmallowy, super sweet treats that today make my teeth hurt just thinking about them. But in my youth they were definitely on my favorites list...
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Duane C. posted an article on Construction Informer - Sep 7, 2009, 5:50 pm
I asked this question last year on this day and so it surfaces again, because this holiday has surfaced again. Is Labor Day obsolete? The Census Bureau claimed in a press release today that there are...
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