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Cork as a Green Flooring OptionCork, a sustainable building material that replenishes more quickly than wood, is also cost-competitive. Striving for ExcellencePrior articles posted here discuss strategies contractors and builders can use to survive in this recessionary economy. This article discusses the need for operational excellence—not only in extreme times like the present, but as the course most likely to lead to success in any economy. The Changing Landscape of ConstructionIn the 25+ years that I have been observing the Construction Industry I have noted a lot of changes. Looking back further, say 150 years, the changes appear even more dramatic. Tips for Building Concrete SidewalksConcrete is the most logical choice of material for sidewalks, driveways, patios, steps, garage floors, basement floors, slabs-on-grade, and commercial and industrial floors, not to mention walls, columns and beams — whether cast-in-place or precast. |
