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Head in the Cloud: Construction Management Software
by
Darlene Bremer
| November 2012
| under
  • Your Business

Are you still using spreadsheets and file folders filled with project documents to manage projects and track the incredible volume of details that make up a single job?

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Attracting Abundance
by
Denise Norberg-Johnson
| November 2012
| under
  • Your Business

By the time you read this, the 2012 elections will be over, and you will either be optimistic about the future or wary of planning for 2013. Too often, business owners allow external factors to influence their strategic decisions; they lack confidence in their ability to create their own destiny.

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Procure and Install the Project
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| October 2012
| under
  • Green Building

For a design/build energy services project where the electrical contractor (EC) is the design/builder, project execution follows Step No. 7 of the project delivery process, which involves system design and specification.

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Keeping Your Money Warm and Dry
by
Stan Shook
| April 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Weather can play a major Role in how and when a project gets built. Estimators should seriously consider this when bidding.

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A Guide to EAPs
by
Diane Kelly
| September 2008
| under
  • Safety

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the number of declared major disasters nearly doubled in the 1990s compared to the previous decade. This increase brings into focus the need and benefits of being prepared. But the DHS is not alone in its concern and call for preparedness.

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Convincing Contracting
by
Darlene Bremer
| September 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

As the economy tightens and competition becomes more fierce, electrical contractors must develop persuasive proposals that differentiate them from competitors, convincing prospective clients that their company is right for the job.

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Time Savers for Tough Times
by
Denise Norberg-Johnson
| July 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Time is money, and the uncertain economy demands that you reduce overhead and improve efficiency. Here are some strategies to streamline routines and improve the flow of information by removing wasted time from your systems and routines. Routine tasks

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