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AWDI
A quick look at most published replacement instructions provided by window manufacturers cover only a couple of field conditions. Doug Anderson, Program Manager, ENERGY STAR for Windows, Doors and Skylights, freely admitted that part of the influence for adding required online instructions for Directive 6 was his inability to find comprehensive instructions covering replacement applications — for his own home. Directive 6 requires "variations" to include all field circumstances, rough framing, old window removals, and frame-in and frame-out — and more.
For example, the InstallationMasters® course and manual covers only four: Bay and Bow, Basement, Jump-Frame and Box Frame. ASTM-2112 covers only three replacement variations in §85, while AAMA publishes scant replacement instructions such as their AAMA 2410-13.
In the real world, there are arguably more than 20 additional distinct replacement variations than available from these sources. However, AWDI's Installation Instructions cover them all — in detail. Perhaps this is why the content of AWDI's online Portal, and Training Manual have been accepted by EPA/Energy Star, and referenced by so many manufacturers, dealers and installers — and in AWDI's Certification Program.
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GenieBelt
It's no secret that the skills shortage continues to impact the construction industry. If you're struggling to fill open positions at your company, here are several strategies that can boost the results of your construction recruitment efforts.
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For Construction Pros
As temperatures rise in summer, your brain and body play out an elaborate battle plan to keep cool. A region of your brain known as the hypothalamus — often called the "body's thermostat" — detects changes in core body temperature and signals your body’s first responders. When your body gets overheated, it begins to sweat. When the sweat evaporates it produces a cooling effect.
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Construction Today
It's no secret that a company's success is built on the hard work of its employees. However, according to a survey conducted by analytics company, Gallup, close to 70 percent of Americans are not showing up to work committed to reaching their potential, highlighting a dissatisfaction in the workplace. The average employee turnover rate in the construction industry alone in 2013 was between 20 to 38 percent.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video.
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Window Film Magazine
Patric Fransko writes:
"This week I wanted to focus on a singular issue that my agency sees far too often. This is a pet peeve of ours and it potentially is irritating your potential customers. Fortunately, it's also an easy fix, so I wanted to write this brief article in the hopes that many of you will integrate this advice immediately. What I am referring to is not making your contact information easy for your prospects to find. In 2017, if a prospect has to spend time trying to figure out how to contact you, you have already lost. Whether it is your website, on social media or even an email, you must make it easy for them to reach out. Here I have three tips to help you accomplish this."
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Eye On Housing
For several years now, the recovery in single-family home building has been hampered by shortages of labor and lots. Availability of building materials, meanwhile, has not been much of an issue. But that may be starting to change.
In answer to questions on the May 2017 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, 21 percent of single-family builders reported a shortage of framing lumber.
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USGNN
Construction spending was mostly unchanged in May, but building segments that use large amounts of glass and glazing showed positive year-over-year gains, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Nonresidential construction increased 0.3 percent to $714.3 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate from both the prior month and from May 2016. The office sector ticked up 1.6 percent for the month but jumped 14.7 percent year over year, totaling $72.2 billion.
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Small Business Trends
Worried about the online reviews of your business? You should be.
Nearly 3 in 5 shoppers say they find online reviews as trustworthy as a friend’s review.
So, if a potential customer is considering your business or products and they don’t ask a friend about it, they're likely to decide based on your reviews. Those are the findings from a survey by ReportLinker on the trustworthiness of online reviews.
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