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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.

Why Your Logo Should Be Square

1/11/2020

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Square saves a lot of aggravation

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Cavity Walls

Publishing to Build Your Niche

My First Movie

Planning A Basement - Rule Of Thumb

Exterior Masonry

The 3 Ways Of Business Development For Architects

Why I Like Apple

EIFS Soffits

Contingency

Stone Chickens

Spec Writing

Accessible Plus

Stories

Jargon

Finish Key

Invoicing Issues

Project Milestones As Marketing

Lintel Replacement

Consultants

Pitch Pockets

The Technical Design Diagnostic

What's The Problem

What's The Solution

Expenses - Just Say No

Why Your Logo Should Be Square

Square saves a lot of aggravation

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