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• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Build up your #construction business with professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVV5 #
• Will Citigroup's bankruptcy affect your ability to get/keep financing? | NYTimes.com http://ow.ly/zd0y #
• The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. #
• 10 Things You Can Do in the Next 60 Days to Market Your Business and Close More Sales | Small Business Trends http://ow.ly/zdio #
• @OneWeekBath thanks for the RT in reply to OneWeekBath #
• How to adapt and thrive: To Beat the Recession, Reinvent Your Business – BusinessWeek http://ow.ly/zds1 #
• U.S. construction spending up in Sept | Reuters http://ow.ly/zdRT #
• Good resource: Contractor's Sales FormPack (Download) – http://bit.ly/zDfoq #
• #Jobs coming to AK: Alaskan pipeline project is on schedule | Reuters http://ow.ly/zdvb #
• RT @imadnaffa: Green buildings grow on Skid Row: http://ow.ly/zdWa #green #
• #Jobs coming to New Orleans and California, part of: 7 colossal construction projects | msnbc.com (slideshow) http://ow.ly/zdyA #
• What do you call a handcuffed man? – Trustworthy. #
• RT @LeahThayer: Remodelers: Reporter still ISO full-service cos that have had GOOD exps w/online lead-gen cos. Email lthayer@hanelywood.com. #
• Manufacturers roll out #green construction materials: Putting 'Green' Technology Into Bricks – WSJ.com http://ow.ly/zdEO #
• RT @handymannetwork: TC Building – SIngle-family demand UP, multi DWN- http://bit.ly/FxCXD #
• Relieve your customers' anxiety by offering #green building: 'Eco-Angst' Joins 'Buyer's Remorse' in Consumer Regrets http://ow.ly/zdJ4 #
• RT @constructionlaw Sometimes Fraud & Construction Contracts Mix http://bit.ly/1Hy8vO #
• #Jobs coming to No. Cal: Major components of water overhaul pass Senate http://ow.ly/zdTa #
• RT @AGCofA: Kansas St. students – the best student construction chapters, future looks good for the industry.http://bit.ly/2Vcyy2 #
• @SCConstruction @AndersonMikeD @kevin_savage @dfw_construct thanks for the RTs in reply to SCConstruction #
• Becoming a Collections Expert: The Small Claims Options : Money | OPEN Forum http://ow.ly/zdYG #
• Good resource: Code Check Complete Collection – http://bit.ly/inR2E #
• I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it. #
• Good resource: QuickPass CD-ROM for the General Building B Examination – http://bit.ly/1piLuj #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-11-04’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart. #
• How well-built is your #construction business? Professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVUY #
• Some good points: Five Reasons the U.S. Doesn't Need More Home-Buyer Perks – WSJ.com http://ow.ly/yHJq #
• Free Webinar: Building a Sustainable Future – featuring Green Building Market & Impact Report 2009 http://ow.ly/yTNF #
• Good resource: Basic Plumbing with Illustrations, Revised – http://bit.ly/17gX6I #
• Can you get some of this $$?: DOE Awards $338M for Geothermal R&D | Environmental Leader http://ow.ly/yHL7 #
• Subcontracting opportunities, look for your area: United States DoD contracts for October 29, 2009 http://ow.ly/yIHJ #
• #Stimulus creates work for Oregon contractors | Statesman Journal http://ow.ly/yHOX #
• Just nominated @imadnaffa for Most Educational to Follow http://mashable.com/owa #openwebawards #
• Q: What's the definition of mixed emotions? A: When you see your mother-in-law backing off a cliff in your new car. #
• Fun!: RT @biasc: Legoland gets an OK from Carlsbad to build Lego-themed hotel: http://bit.ly/z11q8 (via @LATimescitydesk) #
• Thank you very much! RT @SolarControl: @construction_MS Keep up the great work on the newsletter, good info in it. #
• Report: Transportation funding creates #green #jobs | OregonLive.com http://ow.ly/yHRy #
• RT @raeditor: Architect Craig Steely conquers a corner lot in San Francisco–while carving out some al fresco space: http://bit.ly/1mknja #
• Husqvarna debuts demolition robot in U.S. http://ow.ly/yHT1 #
• Good resource: Construction Forms & Contracts – http://Contractor-City.com/cofo.html?tw #
• Foreign buyers start to compete for U.K. commercial property | WSJ.com http://ow.ly/yIb5 #
• Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune. #
• Good ideas to maximize effectiveness: Stop wasting time and start working smarter http://ow.ly/yIxA #
• More Texas #jobs: Texas $1.1 billion highway interchange projects could continue into next decade http://ow.ly/yIC8 #
• Good resource: Construction Contracts and Forms (Downloads) – http://bit.ly/1vzODD #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-11-03’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• More construction knowledge, more #construction profits. Professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVUS #
• Good news on construction and contracts to buy homes: 3 strong economic reports lift hopes for recovery – Yahoo! News http://ow.ly/yGz3 #
• @Accuform @TilleryRealty @revhabitats @mfrencher @kbloemendaal thanks for the RTs in reply to Accuform #
• Yes it is! RT @handymannetwork: LOTS of calls today and estimates set up for this week and next week. Phones ringing is a GOOD THING! #
• Regulators give banks guidelines for commercial mortgage modifications | WSJ.com http://ow.ly/yHoL #
• I wonder if you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? #
• Good green jobs coming: Feds Target Smart Grid With $3.4 Billion in Stimulus Funding | ENR http://ow.ly/yHtN #
• LEED Certification Can Now Be Revoked By USGBC | GreenSource http://ow.ly/yHwe #
• Good resource: Moving to Commercial Construction – http://bit.ly/mTigE #
• Send in your best worksite pics: ENR Annual Construction Photo Contest http://ow.ly/yHxc #
• Need #green ideas with hard numbers? Check out this database: GreenSource Case Studies | GreenSource http://ow.ly/yHzm #
• Be aware: 'Green' projects create new exposures | Business Insurance http://ow.ly/yHEL #
• Grants may cover 30% of renewable energy projects http://ow.ly/yHFZ #
• A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. #
• Online plan rooms may help contractors cut costs | Constructech http://ow.ly/yHH2 #
• Good resource: Standard Plans For Public Works Construction – http://bit.ly/bCpki #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-11-02’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Good resource: Bids and Proposals FormPack (Download) – http://bit.ly/28mwGP #
• Do you do business with Citibank? Bad news: CIT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – Yahoo! News http://ow.ly/ypYd #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-11-01’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Good resource: Concrete & Masonry Manuals – http://bit.ly/Fiu8P #
• @Doorzipper @vaconstruction @RemodelCrazy @GoodMillwork thanks for the #FF and many RTs! in reply to Doorzipper #
• Interesting way of modifying social behaviors: The world's deepest bin – Thefuntheory.com | YouTube http://ow.ly/y2BS #
• Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. #
• Good resource: Renovating, Remodeling and Restyling Guides – http://bit.ly/4v18a2 #
• Never let a man's mind wander, it's too little to be out on it's own #
• Good resource: Plumbing Guides, Manuals & References – http://bit.ly/gF5AR #
• Nine-tenths of our sickness can be prevented by right thinking plus right hygiene – nine-tenths of it!. #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-10-31’ »

• A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. #
• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Virtual Conference: Marketing and Selling Energy Tax Credits http://ow.ly/wmcJ #
• Now that's bright thinking: Bridge is heated by geothermal energy | Daily Commercial News http://ow.ly/xGic #
• @HomeBuildR glad you like it, we try to keep the free member site stocked with good info http://www.ContractorCity.com in reply to HomeBuildR #
• Solid construction knowledge brings in solid #construction money. Professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVV #
• 10 remodels to suggest to customers: 10 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home http://ow.ly/xGzd #
• @vaconstruction thanks for the #ff, right back atcha in reply to vaconstruction #
• Good resource: Construction Project Management FormPack (Download) – http://bit.ly/4Ebnu3 #
• This could create a lot of #jobs in Virginia: $1.5 billion public-private partnership may build Virginia infrastructure http://ow.ly/xGtj #
• Follow the money: Facing tighter budgets, more homeowners are rethinking remodeling http://ow.ly/xGAU #green makes green profits #
• Not news, but good to hear: Construction jobs 'good for economy' | Building Services News http://ow.ly/xGId #
• What's the quietest place in the world? The complaint department at the parachute packing plant #
• Good advice: Be Careful With Complaints, They're Ticking Timebombs – Construction Law Attorney Blog http://ow.ly/xH46 #
• AISI | Steel Industry To Promote Sustainability Benefits http://ow.ly/xIrF #
• A Special Halloween Message from The Associated General Contractors of America | YouTube http://ow.ly/xH8h #
• Home Performance (#green retrofits) is GOOD money: The New Contractor on the Block : Construction Law Monitor http://ow.ly/xHax #
• Subcontracting opportunities, find your area: United States DoD contracts for October 29, 2009 http://ow.ly/xHuX #
• Signs of global #recovery: Russia To See New Construction by Mid-2010 http://ow.ly/xIvR #
• What's that rotten egg smell? RT @imadnaffa: Chinese Drywall Found to Differ Chemically http://bit.ly/2riOYX #
• Follow that reno money!: Home renovation, remodeling picks up » TCPalm.com http://ow.ly/xHzj #
• That's gorgeous: RT @remodeling: Landscape with Beautiful Recycled Glass http://bit.ly/DQ5wQ #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-10-30’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• @EvangelistaLA @NPI_purchasing @timothy__wilson @ConstSoftware @memoori – thanks for the RTs #
• @ConcreteThinker @NPI_purchasing @EvangelistaLA @BMoxieBMore @mfrencher – thanks for the RTs in reply to ConcreteThinker #
• Virtual Conference: Certified Green: Education and Training for Sustainable Remodeling http://ow.ly/wmch #
• RT @ConcreteThinker: Webcast and white paper on high performance building requirements available at http://bit.ly/3bOR9J #
• Serious stuff: RT @IntlCodeCouncil: Toilet facts are staggering: http://bit.ly/1xEbxc #
• How strong is your #construction business? Industrial-strength #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVVa #
• Time is a marvellous healer but is a complete failure as a beautician. #
• Be nimble, follow this money: Homeowners Find Bargains in This Year's Remodeling – WSJ.com #
• RT @imadnaffa: Will Robots Build Your Next Project? http://bit.ly/11Xyf6 #construction #
• U.S. economy shows signs of life | WSJ.com http://ow.ly/xlXR #
• RT @constructionlaw: I am reminded on a daily basis of the need for good mediators and @vpynchon is one: http://tinyurl.com/yzzwn53 #
• You don't need LEED certification to profitably go #green. http://ow.ly/xlZP #
• @KBMRG @eXapath thanks for the RTs in reply to KBMRG #
• Sorry about that – here's the link: Homeowners Find Bargains in This Year's Remodeling – WSJ.com http://ow.ly/xn9r #
• Good resource: Contractor's FormPack (Download) – http://Contractor-City.com/comi.html?tw #
• #Construction #jobs on both sides of the world: US, Chinese firms sign infrastructure agreement | Associated Press http://ow.ly/xmx6 #
• RT @LeahThayer: #RemShow: New remodeler: "I don't have overhead." Experienced remod: "Do u have cellphone, car, insurance? U have overhead." #
• DOE Shows Commercial Builders How to Achieve 50% Energy Savings | Environmental Leader http://ow.ly/xmuf #
• Bringing #construction jobs to the hard-hit delta: Obama signs flood bill, brings $86.5M to region | Sacto Biz http://ow.ly/xmV0 #
• ARRA on the ground: Small Business #Stimulus Program Gets a Boost : Money | OPEN Forum http://ow.ly/xmvk #
• Signs of global recovery: RECon launches in Latin America http://ow.ly/xmZn #
• New software helps spur #green renovations | CNET News http://ow.ly/xmzG #
• Signs of #recovery: Retail landlords see reasons for cautious optimism | Forbes.com http://ow.ly/xn1z #
• BMI tech will change the sequence of building activities for #construction pros | Daily Commercial News http://ow.ly/xmQ0 #
• They better – paying it back IS the definition of "loan": Geithner: More TARP paybacks coming | CNNmoney http://ow.ly/xn3R #
• Cut out the jargon and make it readable!: Why 'Charlotte's Web' Suddenly Matters to Marketing | OPEN Forum http://ow.ly/xmT8 #
• I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. #
• Good resource: Estimating With Microsoft Excel – http://bit.ly/4t7o4Z #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip round the sun. #
• Good resource: Steel-Frame House Construction – http://bit.ly/EXSly #

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• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Virtual Conference: Energy Auditing Business Start-ups http://ow.ly/wmbR #
• @eXapath @RJYoungCo @Amber_Richards @mfrencher @GoGreenForward thanks for the RTs in reply to eXapath #
• RT @GoGreenForward: @construction_MS FYI: Will small subcontractors be ready to bid on #smartgrid contracts and jobs? http://bit.ly/6NHsc #
• Build up your #construction business with professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVV5 #
• Stimulus funds are expected to boost 2010 spending on engineering | Reed http://ow.ly/x7y7 #
• Offer this remodel idea to your customers: Green transformation of gray patios — latimes.com http://ow.ly/x7DT #
• Australia innovates with irrigation to conserve water NYTimes.com http://ow.ly/x7zr #
• Are you an engineer ready for a shot at TV stardom? New show focuses on exposing bad infrastructure, needs host http://ow.ly/x8fN #
• Can't afford the high-end software? Rent it!: Construction firms see benefits of software-as-service model Constructech http://ow.ly/x80q #
• Good resource: Masonry & Concrete Construction, Revised – http://bit.ly/PPdmx #
• Small Business Tips: How to Network – Live & In Person – WSJ.com http://ow.ly/x7Fa #
• Go get you some #green: RT @NAHBRC: Green Approved Products earn points toward National Green Building Certification! http://ow.ly/x85a #
• Is this really the smartest thing? States pursue coastal development despite threat from rising seas | MiamiHerald.com http://ow.ly/x835 #
• A Mother's Dictionary: Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. #
• Innovation, the strength of America: RT @imadnaffa: Despite recession, leading innovators increased 2008 R&D spending: http://bit.ly/47eiIZ #
• Urban solar farms, the untapped opportunity: Soliant Energy introduces CPV for commercial roofs http://ow.ly/x850 #
• RT @imadnaffa: Should "Green" Be A Compulsory Part of K-12 Curriculum? http://bit.ly/1Wvw74 #green – I vote YES #
• Burned Out? Zone out to get ahead – planned downtime spurs high creativity | HarvardBusiness http://ow.ly/x87k #
• Good resource: National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator – http://bit.ly/6vhCU #
• Watch those danger spots: RT @constructionlaw: Build2Sustain – Guarantees Lead to Legal Queasiness http://post.ly/AfJv #
• No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men. #
• Good resource: Construcción Españ- http://bit.ly/3It97T #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-10-28’ »

• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Home prices rise in most major cities in August – Yahoo! News http://ow.ly/wRjO #
• It hurts everyone: RT @mhconstruction: The Gradual Decline of Mentoring, In Every Area of Construction | ENR http://bit.ly/4×9lzb #
• Shovel-ready projects starting up, but gauging effectiveness of stimulus spending is no easy task | WSJ.com http://ow.ly/wRKG #
• Virtual Conference: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Marketing and Selling Energy Products http://ow.ly/wmbr #
• New software helps keep tabs on construction emissions | Daily Commercial News http://ow.ly/wRPH #
• Fun things to do at work: Put a sign on your photocopier that says "Voice Activated Copier – please speak your command". Hilarity ensues. #
• Good sign: Seasonally Adjusted Construction Starts Nearly Steady in September | Reed http://ow.ly/wRNY #
• How well-built is your #construction business? Professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVUY #
• @daleriser thanks for the RT in reply to daleriser #
• Signs of recovery: More companies plan to hire rather than cut workers – USATODAY.com http://ow.ly/wSuz #
• Cheaper mo bettah: RT @denversolarguy: US #Solar Tracker Company, PV Trackers, Drives Installation Cost Down by 33% http://bit.ly/AOZBh #
• How to be most effective when you take control of a team http://ow.ly/wSqu #
• #Green getting a presidential shove: Obama putting $3.4B toward a 'smart' power grid – Yahoo! News http://ow.ly/wTOz #
• Good resource: Public Works Guides, Manuals & References – http://bit.ly/3gzm7G #
• Don't Overlook Smaller Lenders : Money | OPEN Forum http://ow.ly/wRQS #
• Subcontractor opportunities, get paired up with existing government contractors: SBA SUB-Net http://ow.ly/wS1q #
• @GoGreenForward @mfrencher thanks for the RTs in reply to GoGreenForward #
• Commodity prices and construction costs: Adrift on a sea of conflicting influences | Reed http://ow.ly/wRV5 #
• Report: Green retrofit market to post strong growth | Environmental Leader http://ow.ly/wSn0 #
• There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity. #
• Small Business Administration Chief: 'We're the Popular Kid' : The World | OPEN Forum http://ow.ly/wRZK #
• Niche watch: Roofers, landscapers in a turf war over rooftop gardens | chicagotribune.com http://ow.ly/wSsJ #
• Bad construction costs taxpayers big $$: US embassy in Baghdad faces $130 million repair bill after errors – Times Online http://ow.ly/wSit #
• Good resource: The Art of Roof Cutting Series DVD (Super Advanced) – http://bit.ly/3TdiCv #
• Geotextile fabric to stabilize earthen levee in Louisiana | NOLA.com http://ow.ly/wSlQ #
• Chocolate Rule: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Good resource: Concrete Manual (ICBO) – http://bit.ly/gohdq #
• Happiness quite unshared can scarcely be called happiness; it has no taste. #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-10-27’ »

• We all need lots of powerful long-range goals to help us past the short-term obstacles. #
• Good resource: Lead Carpenter Handbook – http://bit.ly/2NxHYJ #
• Doctor! I have a problem, I can never remember what i just said. "When did you first notice this problem?" "What problem?" #
• Construction Job postings for this morning: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• @OneWeekBath @eXapath thanks for the RTs in reply to OneWeekBath #
• RT @matthewdevries Using a Template to Gather Information to Pursue Your Mechanic's Lien | http://bit.ly/4AEEYL #
• Good resource: Mechanic's Lien FormPack | download http://ow.ly/wC8f #
• Virtual conference: Tax Credits A to Z – How To Profit From Government Stimulus Programs http://ow.ly/wmaL #
• Good resource: Profit from Building Green – http://bit.ly/8X1UC #
• JD Supra: Legal Articles – Protecting Your Lien Rights Requires Attention to Detail http://ow.ly/wCTS #
• Like Craigslist, but for builders: DiggersList – Free Construction Classifieds for Materials, Tools, and Job Leads http://ow.ly/wCrG #
• More construction knowledge, more #construction profits. Professional #building trades books, software and videos: http://ow.ly/uVUS #
• Find your area and specialty, get some $$: State and Federal Bids | Military Bids & State Contracts http://ow.ly/wmeJ #
• Signs of recovery – optimistic residents: It Will Get Sunnier in Philadelphia | Builder Magazine http://ow.ly/wCgX #
• Contractors, want bigger $$? Polish these up ASAP: People Judge You By Your Tangibles http://ow.ly/wCuQ #
• Short-Sale Buyers Frustrated By Bank Delays: Treasury to Standardize Rules This Week http://ow.ly/wCiP #
• Got #green skills? Despite Recession, States Continue to Focus on Energy Efficiency http://ow.ly/wCSt #
• Earthships are win-wins: Sustainable Architecture: Setting Sail In An Ecological 'Earthship' http://ow.ly/wCku #
• @mstewartjr @ConstSoftware @BMoxieBMore @revhabitats @daleriser thanks for the RTs guys in reply to mstewartjr #
• Video Blog: Dow’s New SafeTouch Fiberglass-free Insulation | HousingZone http://ow.ly/wCn7 #
• Cities starting to tighten up: New York City and Energy Code Changes : TreeHugger http://ow.ly/wD3b #
• Sustainable ecohomes in practice: Green Hamlet eco Village in Poland http://ow.ly/wDbe Vote for your favorite structure #
• Construction Job postings for this evening: #Construction, General Labor and Skilled Labor – Trades #Jobs http://bit.ly/39I0l #
• Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its nature is sinned against when it is doomed to ignorance. #
• Good resource: Contractor's Guide to Quickbooks Pro 2008 – http://bit.ly/4Sebe #

Continue reading ‘Twitter Updates for 2009-10-26’ »