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Seek People Who are Positive — Most of the Time
Brief Positivity that inspires people and creates movement is what people and organizations should strive for, even as negativity is part of life and has its necessary moments, writes Nick Nowak, who offers a short quiz on "risers" and "sinkers." Positive-minded...
MIT Sees Path to Major Cut in Construction Emissions
Brief About one-quarter of US greenhouse gas emissions from 2016 to 2050 will be attributable to embodied emissions from materials and construction, according to an MIT estimate. But an active approach to addressing regional priorities in building could cut these...
Follow These Tips For Custom Marbled Concrete
Brief Bradley Coomes, owner of Coomes Custom Concrete Creations, offers tips on how to marble concrete for countertops and tabletops. Coomes offers a look at best practices for mixing, dusting, casting and polishing. Insight When most people think of concrete,...
4 Ideas for Holding Meetings that End Well
Brief Meetings should have a clear beginning, middle and end to ensure that attendees understand what decisions have been made and what their responsibilities are, writes Elizabeth Doty. "[L]eaders should take the last five minutes, as the meeting winds down, to...
What to Expect from Construction Estimate Software
Brief More than 4 in 10 contractors who recently acquired new estimating software say one of the chief benefits is improved accuracy, according to a Software Advice survey. Collin Couey examines what this type of software is and how it uses automated cost estimating...
Guide to Buy a Core Drill – Practical and Essential Tips to Choose a Right Bit or Core Drill
Are you looking for a core drill to buy or rent? Do you know what kind of core drill or core bit is suitable for your job? Do you know which brands are available in the market right now? Do you like to compare technical specifications and competitors prices? In this ...
9 Ideas for Successful Hybrid Meetings
Brief Making hybrid meetings more effective by naming a "producer" who handles technical issues, turning on chat functions and making sure everyone can see who is on the call is among nine tips offered by Tom Stone. "For large meetings, survey everyone about their...
3 Ways Better Decision-making Can Quell Conflict
Brief Conflict arises when it's unclear who can make decisions or if choices related to that decision aren't in alignment with goals, writes Marlene Chism. "Better decision-making means better choices, and better choices means better conflict management, and better...
ACI Offers Guidance on Placing Concrete in All Weather
Brief ACI offers guidance on how to place concrete in hot weather, cold weather and windy conditions. Concrete can set faster in hot weather, but care should be taken to avoid placing concrete directly on frozen ground or during high winds. Insight According to...