Let's Fix Construction
@FixConstruction
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We're an avenue to offer creative solutions, separate myths from facts & erase misconceptions about the AEC industry.
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Joined August 2016
Join sessions hosted by @CheriseLakeside, @EricDLussier, @YoungArchitxPDX, @Brent_Williams1 & more at the @ChapterCsi hosted @CSIConstruction #MARC2020 in Harrisonburg, VA in April. Read 'Gimme Just One Good Region' on the #FixConstruction blog for deets https://t.co/6EefQDgITS
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From the #FixConstruction archives, eight years ago today, @EliasSaltzCSI asks "Is Construction Broken?" https://t.co/088MUjBRMp
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A slew of issues trying to find contractors to do the work and to give quotes has been the cause of a slow moving timeline for the project. “It’s just very slow because of the finding people to do the work" #FixConstruction
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FAIRFAX — The Fairfax Community Center development project is continuing its slow but steady process.
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Where did the workers go? Construction jobs are plentiful, but workers are scarce via @NPR #FixConstruction
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Biden administration stimulus money pledged billions in funding for public works projects across the U.S. But contractors say they can't find enough workers to fix all the roads and bridges.
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The contractor should refer to details for proper construction techniques. However, these details were drawn by interns who have never been in the field.
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How to dig yourself out of just about any hole there is: communicate. People and projects thrive on clear and consistent communication. Even if you fall down a literal hole and are stuck, yell for help. Communication ftw!
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#Construction continues to evolve as an industry, yet its perception seems to stay. With all the opportunities available, we can all work to change the narrative. What are some of the unique opportunities that people may not be aware of? - @SpecifiedP
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Stucco on brick has been proven for centuries; stucco on frame walls fails so badly that it requires control joints every few feet, which is a bad fake. If you really want stucco, why not install it over brick veneer? Or ideally, mass masonry like @1000yearhouse does?
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The caption mistakenly says Million. Is it a "relief" that the Construction’s labor gap is "only" 500,000? https://t.co/vV4CNMJCIt via @constructdive #FixConstruction
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As a large swath of the workforce reaches retirement age, newer recruits lack the same level of experience.
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The right price isn't the highest, the lowest, or even the middle price. The right price is the cost of doing it right. Once. THE FIRST TIME. That's what I tell people when they ask me about their home reno budget.
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Sound smarter on the jobsite: They're not "plans" or "blueprints" they're *drawings.* "Plans" are only 1 type of drawing in a set. "Blueprints" haven't been used for 30 yrs. They're technically called CDs, but don't call em that on the jobsite 😅🤓 Drawings. They're drawings.
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From the #FixConstruction archives: 'Expertise & Expectations'
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America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that to Gen Z. #FixConstruction
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Question for my AEC people- Would you watch a 2 minute specification tip of the week video?
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From the #FixConstruction archives 'Help Wanted* (*Some Exclusions Apply)' Let's Fix Construction https://t.co/7g53uHBw68
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Did you enjoy the #FixConstruction #podcast theme song? "Let's" was performed by Milton Busker, and he has a great new video out for "Internet Famous". It's on Facebook here: https://t.co/OkFXk1wlCD
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Check out the latest Detailed #podcast episode "Navigating the Spec Writing Process". #FixConstruction
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Arcat Podcast Episode: Cherise is joined by Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, President of Kalin Associates in Massachusetts
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"Just listened to the most recent (Detailed) podcast from the 10th on Project Specs, sounds like Rick is super resourceful. Jeff had some great insight even though he was framed as "fresh" by Cherise. Keep up the good work!"
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