Steven E Adams


Roles


A & M Masonry


Employee - 1980- Current


Fechino Files: A Better Understanding of Batteries

Batteries are used every day in our work, from big trucks to small trucks, equipment, cars and hand tools. They for the most part seem to be maintenance free, but with a better understanding we can help them last longer.

What Comes Next: Transitioning to Company Ownership

Get firsthand accounts on transitioning ownership from two professionals in the masonry industry.

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Weeps: Getting the Water Out

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated.

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Cutting red tape, building for the future

We’ve always been a nation of builders. That’s why American construction and the phrase, “Made in the U.S.A.” is a source of pride for so many people.

How important is the National Guard?

In many states, unemployment among Guard members is twice as high as for all veterans as a group and for the general public.

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National Guard job posting campaign

The national campaign to post jobs for National Guard members is growing but more employers need to get involved to make this a success.

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High school building code program meets presidential challenge

An established training program supported by the International Code Council addresses a presidential challenge to meet the demands of a high-tech economy.

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The brick breakthrough

As veneer’s popularity grows, the general understanding of available materials and how their aesthetics will impact the building becomes clearer.

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Sanjay M. Parmar joins Perkins Eastman

Perkins Eastman is pleased to announce that Sanjay M. Parmar AIA has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as an Associate Principal.

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ICC announces books to help learn 2012 International Codes

New ‘Code Basics’ series uses easily understandable language and logical topic organization to make code concepts more user-friendly.

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Help 60,000+ unemployed National Guard members

Center for America is coordinating a national campaign to encourage companies to post jobs at no cost with the National Guard Employment Network.

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Help young people connect with skills training

CFA and the ACTE are running parallel contests to promote awareness of career and technical education options.

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Public auction sale

A public auction sale of masonry equipment will be held onsite and online Tuesday, November 8, 2011, starting at 10:30 AM EST.

Building safety codes changed as a result of 9/11

The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center identified a new, challenging frontier in public safety for the International Code Council.

The Art of the Bid: Adding the Human Element

The Art of the Bid: Adding the Human Element

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Getting Done and Getting Paid!

Getting Done and Getting Paid!

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An Eye to the Future - Planning and Staffing Your Construction Office for Growth

An Eye to the Future - Planning and Staffing Your Construction Office for Growth

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General Contracting vs. Construction Management

General Contracting vs. Construction Management

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Risk and Reality: Viewing Risk as Another Business Tool

Risk and Reality: Viewing Risk as Another Business Tool

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Scaffolding Safety Getting It Right

Scaffolding Safety Getting It Right

Dodging Deadly Delays – Handling the Inevitable

Ask a contractor: "What's the most frustrating part of your job," and nine times out of 10, the response will be: dealing with construction delays.

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The Profit Puzzle

Maybe profit is just misunderstood. First, as a contractor and businessperson, you need to ask yourself the following fundamental questions about profit.

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Partnering to Success

Partnering - that magical, mystical expression racing around the construction world these days - seems to be picking up speed.

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Jobsite Morale

There's no business problem more ethereal - and more damaging to profits - than poor worker morale.

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The Design/Build Debate

Design/Build now makes up roughly 30% of commercial construction contracts and will likely rise higher in the future - predicting a 50% market share by the year 2005.

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The Contractor and the Architect

The architect is an integral, dynamic cog in the building industry wheel and - most of the time - enjoys a positive, proactive working relationship with the contracting community.

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