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Cut And Fill Made Easy

7/4/2020

This can make engineers crazy.

Cavity Walls

6/29/2020

Masonry Cavity Walls Are A Durable Solution

Publishing to Build Your Niche

6/13/2020

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The purposeful way to develop a niche from nothing is to publish.

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My First Movie

6/6/2020

Have you noticed how media is more prevalent now than ever before?

Planning A Basement - Rule Of Thumb

5/30/2020

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Basements sound like a really good value -
residential, yes; commercial, no.

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Exterior Masonry

5/23/2020

Some standard exterior masonry details to consider.

The 3 Ways Of Business Development For Architects

5/16/2020

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I think there are three ways to go with
business development for architects.

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Why I Like Apple

5/9/2020

My first computer wasn’t a Mac, but it should have been.

EIFS Soffits

5/2/2020

An ideal use for EIFS.

Contingency

4/25/2020

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A Contingency works better than a range. Here is how much.

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Stone Chickens

4/18/2020

I didn't encourage humor in my firm. Always too serious.
I regret that.

Spec Writing

4/11/2020

One size does NOT fit all like I was taught.

Accessible Plus

4/4/2020

When your occupants are truly disabled, the ADA is inadequate.

Stories

3/28/2020

The inherent costs of your number of stories.

Jargon

3/21/2020

My Take On Using Jargon.

Finish Key

3/14/2020

A technique that allows for real specificity.

Invoicing Issues

3/7/2020

The most important things about invoices.

Project Milestones As Marketing

2/29/2020

Your ‘work on the boards’ is a great source of marketing.

Lintel Replacement

2/22/2020

Lintels in masonry walls may not last forever, unless …

Consultants

2/15/2020

What I have learned about working with consultants.

Pitch Pockets

2/8/2020

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Pitch pockets are one of the things that give flat roofs a bad reputation.

The Technical Design Diagnostic

2/1/2020

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Leverage Design Time

The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing.

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What's The Problem

1/26/2020

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During my entire career I didn't understand what
Project Management should look like.

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What's The Solution

1/25/2020

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If the problem is quality control headaches, the lack of consistency, excessive re-work, and an unprofitable practice, what's the solution?

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Expenses - Just Say No

1/18/2020

Having my own firm gave me the opportunity to make lots of mistakes;
and I took advantage of nearly every one of them.

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Why I Like Apple

EIFS Soffits

Contingency

Stone Chickens

Spec Writing

Accessible Plus

Stories

Jargon

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