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Roy Fanara
Jan 72 min read
Is the Generational Tradesman Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
When I first started in residential construction, my 3 primary framing and cornice crews were all 4th or 5th generation...


Glenn Cottrell
Nov 20, 20242 min read
When Did You Last Ask Your Trades?
I recently participated in an industry workshop where +/-30 professionals from many facets of construction gathered to help craft the...


John Koenig
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Who Moved My Cheese?
Have you ever read the book Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson? It describes four reactions to change in one’s work and life,...


Jenny Simon
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Who's Job Is It, Anyway?
The home is just about finished, and closing is within reach. Relief for the superintendent, right? Not yet. In order to get the home...


Glenn Cottrell
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Is Your Jobsite Safety a Balancing Act?
Disney’s “Finding Nemo” opens with a pair of clownfish who are living within a sea anemone. Fun fact: An anemone is covered with stinging...


Glenn Cottrell
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Death of the Craftsman?
7 years ago, the McKinsey Global Institute published “Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution.” In it, they famously...


Rich Baker
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Is It Too Good To Be True?
High performance adhesive! Resistant to air and water! Long lasting performance! Highly durable finish! Low maintenance! Easy...


Glenn Cottrell
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Is Anyone Watching? Does it Matter?
It has been said by many who knew him that Coach John Wooden was not only a great coach; he was an amazing person of true character. One...


John Koenig
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Hey Mr. Building Inspector, Why Won’t You Wear a Hard Hat on My Jobsite?
As a Building Performance Specialist, my fundamental duty is to walk active residential construction sites with builders while evaluating...
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