July 2011 eNews
president's letter
Teaching Stucco to School Kids
Nick Brown, Merlex
Today's school kids are told to focus on computers,
foreign languages, and math, so they have the skills to compete in the Service
economy. But
this leaves kids with other skills thinking they can't succeed
in the new economy – we were those kids a few decades ago. read
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feature articles
Dealing with Legal Disputes in a Tough Economy
Bjorn C. Green, Esq., Demler, Armstrong & Rowland, LLP
While business is down in the construction manufacturing and service industries,
business is up for lawyers. With more limited options as a result of financial
instability, many are taking their disputes to court. But there might be a better
way to resolve a dispute. read
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Construction Market Forecast: The general
economy is seeing mixed signs
There are signs that the economy is recovering
— even for contractors
— but you have to look hard to see them. read
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Green Choices
Kevin Wensel, Omega Products Int'l
Portland cement-based plaster systems are
an excellent green choice as the exterior wall cladding for sustainably built
buildings. read
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Greenhouse Gases, Cap and Trade, Carbon Allowances:
Cleaner Air or Politics as Usual?
Tom Himes, EHS Manager, Carmeuse Industrial Sands
Whether we recognize global warming as science fiction or fact, one thing is
certain: industry will have to manage it. read
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New SMA Member Profile
Chris Kreple, ThermalStar Product Manager, Atlas EPS
As the demand for energy efficient homes continues to grow, builders and
developers have a new option for meeting that demand and the associated
regulations – ThermalStar XTR. read more ...
Carbon Trading Programs Struggle – Remain
Optimistic
Tina McIntyre, TXI Riverside Cement
Ignoring the battle or waiting for a resolution is not the best strategy; it
may have already impacted your business. read
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Pre-blended Portland Cement Plaster Basecoats
Ben Garcia, Expo Stucco Products
A major concern voiced by many experts in the plastering
field is the variation and lack of control in job site mixing of sand
and cement used in portland cement plaster. read
more ...
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