Friday, May 29, 2009

HOW TO PREVENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM GOING BAD by Lorman Education Services

Lorman is offering online seminars-maybe this one will be helpful to you as a builder...check it out!

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How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad


June 24, 2009 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
Lorman Education Services

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Live Teleconference - $219 Register Now
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Teleconference Highlights View Complete Agenda

In today's economy, the construction process may have become more risky than ever. This teleconference focuses on actions you can take to keep your project pointed toward success. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process.

This teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to a bad project and of the fundamentals necessary to implement a successful project.

Topic areas will include a discussion on defining success and how to plan for it from both the perspective of the owner and the contractor, ways to manage risk through key contract provisions and project management tools, and how the surety's ability to perform may be affected by the actions of the parties during the construction process.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to arrange a plan for success.
  • You will be able to predict when is 'bad' too bad?
  • You will be able to identify key contract provisions.
  • You will be able to reorganize and cope with a disaster.


Faculty Detailed Faculty Information

William A. Manginelli, Trauner Consulting Services, Inc.

Credit Detailed Credit Information
  • AIA
  • CLE (Please check the "Detailed Credit Information" page for states that have already been approved)
  • CPE
  • ENG
  • PMI
Additional credit may be available upon request. Please call 1-866-352-9540 for more information. Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.

Who Should Attend?
Construction and project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, principals, contract managers, insurance and real estate professionals, accountants and attorneys
5 Easy Ways to Register:
Online: www.lorman.com
Phone: 1-866-352-9539
E-mail: customerservice@lorman.com
Fax: 1-715-833-3953
Mail: Lorman Education Services, Dept 5382, PO Box 2933, Milwaukee, WI 53201-2933
Please use the form below when registering by fax or mail.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Friday, May 8, 2009

QUEST BUILDING PRODUCTS Becomes Life Deck Distributor

The supply house company Quest Building Products on N Patt St in Anaheim just became the newest distributor of Life Deck waterproofing, epoxies and floor finishes, manufactured by LIFE PAINT Company, one of our sponsors of our website.

If you are looking for Life Deck product, I suggest that you see Dennis, Dave or Neil at Quest for advice and guidance by actual hands on applicators who have been on their hands and knees in the field putting materials down. They know the tips and tricks that will help make your project a success!

Quest is open from ( I think) 6 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Call them at 714-738-6640 to check their hours and then head on down...

Thursday, May 7, 2009

What a quack....Waterproofing company ordered to change name...

Here's a story on a waterproofing company that infringed on a hotel's name and their beloved ducks...yep, I said ducks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Peabody Hotel's prized marching ducks have gained a federal court's help in protecting their professional image.

An order issued by Judge Bernice Donald directs a Louisville, Ky., company called Peabody Painting and Waterproofing Inc. to change its name and stop using images that look like the hotel's ducks in its logo. Read the rest of the story by clicking here...

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

American Concrete Institute Offers Report on Polymer Modified Concrete

If this is something your interested in, read more and order online at ACI's website by following the link


548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete

This report addresses concrete made with organic polymers combined with hydraulic cement and discusses the polymer systems used to produce polymer-modified concrete, including their composition and physical properties. It explains the principle of polymer modification and reviews the factors involved in selecting appropriate polymer systems. The report also discusses mixture proportioning and construction techniques for different polymer systems and summarizes the properties of fresh and hardened polymer-modified concrete and common applications. Available in hard copy or PDF format.

To learn more or to order this document, go to 548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete. $64.50 (ACI members $39.00); Order Code 548309.EM.

How to order:
Phone: 248-848-3800, and mention order code 548309.EM
Click:
548.3R-09: Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete

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American Concrete Institute
Phone: 248-848-3800
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Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

New Homes With Code Violations Razed in Victorville

Here's a video from YouTube that shows homes in Victorville CA being razed, apparently due to code violations, and the bank that owns them decided it would be cheaper to raze them rather tahn brought up to code...