Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
We all know about the well-documented challenges business owners face when making hiring decisions in today’s environment—especially when it comes to finding “skilled” or “specialized” labor. Research also indicates that people who fit well into an organization often express greater job satisfaction, employee engagement and productivity.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2022
By Laurie Baatz—We all know about the well-documented challenges business owners face when making hiring decisions in today’s environment—especially when it comes to finding “skilled” or “specialized” labor. Cultural fit can also play a role in employee retention. Job description.
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Life of an Architect
MAY 15, 2016
This picture was taken to record the gap between the vertical sheathing on the exterior wall, and the horizontal decking that makes up the roof. If you are really observant, you know where I’m standing. This means we don’t have to carry a massive cantilevered load … always a financial win. BOOM* More flashing.
StoneDimensions
MAY 23, 2014
The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Since “you’re the professional” , you are expected to do some educating and coaching of the designers and customers so that they know what to expect from the product once it is delivered and installed. Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. Is this acceptable?
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 28, 2019
I thought I would do a little math and count the number of drawings, but I decided I probably could do something more productive for the 3 hours it would probably take to get them all. This should be an interesting project to run through and document and I hope it has some interest to you as well.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 18, 2013
His greeting might be: “Do as I say, and let me tell you a story about proper design and documentation process. Actually, these last two days are sort of a mad scramble to clear the decks prior to being off for the next two weeks! And oh yea, have a happy holiday!” Happy Holiday to you as well!
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
In the above photo, I have jumped down into the crawl space to document a few things. I asked the contractor about why there were so many framers working on this one area and it’s because they were there to install the decking on the floor of the main house but had to wait on the city inspector to show up (he was running late).
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