Builder articles from August 2001

Builder archives from August 2001

Competitive Landscape.(home builders)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The ways to compete with national builders are limited only by your drive and imagination. SOMETIMES I WONDER WHETHER THERE AREN'T AS MANY niches in this industry as there are builders to fill them. It seems as though there are thousands...

BMAIL.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Net Gains I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM MY second IHOUSING Conference (I have attended, both Washington meetings) and simply wanted to compliment you and your staff on the fine program. Frankly, I found this year's program significantly...

Callbacks.(corrections)(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2001... IN "CENTERS OF ATTENTION" (JUNE, PAGE 132) we misidentified the president of Color Design Art. Don Anderson is the president. In "Living Color" (June, page 113), Doug Scott should have been credited as a contributing photographer. In the...

Healthy and Wise.(Lake Nona's North-Lake Park Community School)(Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Public/private partnership combines wellness, fitness, education, and economy of scale. HOW TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN THAT NEW development brings is of constant concern to budget-stressed municipalities and school districts. For home buyers,...

Broadband Battle.(high-speed cable modem access versus digital subscriber line service)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... Wondering whether to wire your new homes for high-speed cable modem access or digital subscriber line (DSL) service? Consider some recent developments. Cable currently has a 75 percent market share of broadband Internet access to homes....

School House Rocks.(Santa Clara, California's housing for teachers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The tight housing squeeze in Silicon Valley is making it difficult for local public school teachers to find affordable housing. In response, the Santa Clara, Calif., Unified School District is building a 40-unit apartment complex on one of its...

Coming to Terms.(Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... DEPARTURE PROVISION: Section of the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USAP) that permits appraisers to deviate from a Complete Appraisal thus providing what is called a Limited Appraisal.

Are You a Cost Cutter?(Builder magazine seeks information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... BUILDER editors routinely travel the country talking to builders and manufacturers about how to save money building a home--whether it's through streamlining business practices, trying new products and materials, mastering technology, or...

Plans Happen.(Illinois. Board of Education)(financing history and urban land studies)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Student urbanologists propose brownfield solutions. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMBINE A BROWN-field site near a community's downtown with a $180,000 educational grant and 250 11-year-olds? Lots of urban plans and models. The 10.5-acre...

Need a Lift?(elevators in homes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... In-home elevators might take your business to the top. RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS AREN'T JUST FOR THE elderly or disabled. Move-up and active adult buyers are installing them for convenience sake. "They have the money to spend, so they put an...

Home-A-Matic.(KB Home Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Taking its place in the annals of television home shopping pitches is KB Home's exciting (yes, really!) infomercial, "American Dream." The well-produced program covers all the bases from creating the desire to own by showcasing perfectly...

Counseling Borrowers.(pre-purchase counseling of home buyers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Effective pre-purchase counseling of home buyers can markedly reduce mortgage delinquency rates on mortgages by as much as 34 percent, according to the Freddie Mac study, "A Little Knowledge is a Good Thing: Empirical Evidence of the...

Question Authorities.(Ida Barbour Public Housing Project, near downtown Portsmouth, Virginia)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Thanks to new, attractive subsidized housing built next to market-rate units, this depressed neighborhood is rapidly improving. THE IDA BARBOUR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT, just outside downtown Portsmouth, Va., used to attract a lot of...

PUNCH LIST.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... BUILDER'S editors pick the best, worst, and most intriguing housing-related news. GET DRESSED, THE PHONE IS RINGING: Those futuristic Jetson-era video phones are here for real, CNN reports. Will homes need video conferencing booths? Though...

Dot-Com Dance.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... While BuildNet struggles for survival, ChanneLinx makes change at the top. AS THE DOT-COM DOLLAR DRAIN ENters its second year, many home building-related Internet companies are running low on cash and struggling to survive. Some, like...

Hollywood Homestore.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Dot-com documentary wows them at Sundance Film Festival. Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival was the outlet for an innovative new advertising technique by home building-related dot-cam Homestore. Its CEO, Stuart Wolff, has been...

Industrial Lite.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... FURNISHED WITH TRACES OF CONTEMporary industrial design, the Prismalo LI decorative pendant lamp is constructed from cast aluminum with a chip- and fade-resistant metallic gray finish. A 12 1/4-inch prismatic shade ensures a broad distribution...

Drill This.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... THE XRP 18-VOLT cordless hammer drill/drill driver features a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck lock, a high-torque motor, and carbide jaws. With a maximum torque of 450-inches-per-pound, the motor's 3-Speed transmission has a MAX third speed that...

Fifties Fridge.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... GRAB YOUR BEST GIRL AND HOP IN A '57 CHEVY, THE Fifties are back. With its 18-cubic-foot interior, the Northstar retro refrigerator sports adjustable door bins, a bottom-mounted freezer, and an optional icemaker. The refrigerator uses...

Astronaut Pen.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... THE CARPENTER PEN IS ideal for jotting down notes or measurements at any angle--even upside down. The pen comes with horizontal and vertical levels, an angle gauge, a ruled scale in inches and centimeters, a replaceable pressurized cartridge,...

Tune In.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... WITH THE WORKTUNES AM/FM stereo hearing protector, you can tune out unwanted jobsite noise and listen to talk shows, music, or ballgames. Equipped with soft, foam-filled ear cushions, the product offers a noise reduction rating of 25 decibels....

Have a Seat.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... WITH A TOUCH OF A BUTTON ON THE BATTERY-POWERED REmote, warm water sprays from the front and back of the Jasmin washlet. The unit also features a seat warmer, air deodorizer, dryer function, and an energy-saving mode. It plugs into 120-volt AC...

Market the Corner.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... What's a traditional neighborhood development without a corner store? PLANNERS AND ARCHITECTS HAVE LONG CLAIMED that traditional neighborhoods build community and encourage resident interaction. Are they right? At Lakelands, a TND in...

Coastal Dreams.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... California's Monarch Communities sold the dream of coastal living with an impressionist-inspired brochure. HAWAIIAN PRINTS AND RENDERINGS OF COASTAL VIEWS, HILL-sides, and landscaping fill Laguna Niguel, Calif.-based Monarch Communities'...

Safe Havens.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Homes reinforced against natural threats elevate the "safe room" concept to a higher plane. FOR THOSE OF US OLD ENOUGH TO remember the "duck and cover" drills of the 1960s, the idea of building a home with a concrete bunker at its core...

Arbitration Resolutions.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Do you really want to incur all the cost, aggravation, and stress of defending your business in a lawsuit? Here's a better way. BURGEONING COURT QUEUES, RISING litigation costs, and uncertain court rulings have prompted home builders to...

Density with Dignity.(new home communities)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Q: What can I do to enhance the architecture and quality of the high-density, new-home communities that I build? A: WITH RISING HOUSING DEMANDS, DWINDLING LAND SUPPLY, AND INCREASING LAND PRICES, DENSITY IS AN unavoidable fact of the next...

Market Hums Along.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Home builders enjoy continued strong sales. WITH CONSUMER CONFIDENCE remaining positive despite otherwise dismal economic forecasts, home builders continue to enjoy steady sales as new-home sales prices continue to inch upward. While...

Jamb On It.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... New sill and jamb designs help avoid wood rot and callbacks. "ROTTED ENTRY-DOOR JAMES ARE the No. 1 service call in the industry," says Shelli Locklear, product specialist for Pella entry doors, based in Pella, Iowa. Although you don't need...

DOOR CURE.(Pease No Wick frame system)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The No Wick frame system positions the jamb on top of the entry door's sill to resist wicking of water. The door also features dual-seal weather-stripping to avoid air and water infiltration, dip-treated wood parts for moisture resistance, and...

JAMB-OREE.(Peachtree's jamb riser on door sills)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The lamb riser on the sills of Peachtree's Newport II and Avanti series fiberglass and steel entry doors keeps moisture away from the jamb and the bottom of the door unit. It's a composite sub-sill system that raises and protects the wood jamb...

SILL SKILL.(Pella's Jamb-On-Sill system)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Pella's Jamb-On-Sill system places the doorjamb on top of the sill, so water can't wick into the jamb and cause water damage. The sill, which features an adjustable oak interior threshold and optional composite threshold, is constructed of...

Sky's the Limit.(skylights)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... New skylights offer easier installation and better performance. THE ACRYLIC BUBBLE SKYLIGHTS that once dominated the market gave skylights a bad rap. They leaked and were difficult to install, causing headaches for homeowners and builders...

SASH ATTACH.(Andersen Windows SKS unit)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The SKS unit separates the frame and the snap-in sash for easier handling and quicker installation. Available in custom sizes and colors, the unit also features simplified roof brackets and a drywall return channel for interior finishing....

FLASHING FLANGE.(Wasco's E-Class skywindow)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The E-Class skywindow is a one-piece unit that comes fully assembled and installs without mastic, sealants, or step flashing kits. The Ultraseal flange creates a natural suction, and its multi-channel design diverts water and eliminates water...

PRE-WIRED.(Velux-America skylight)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... With pre-installed electronics, the VSE electric venting skylight has 20-feet of hard -wire that connects directly into a standard junction box and controls all the window's electronics. Other features include de hammer tab brackets for quick...

SUN IN.(Solatube SolaMaster skylight)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The 21-inch SolaMaster tubular skylight is designed for larger spaces The product accommodates a variety of building configurations, including suspended ceilings, finished drywall ceilings, and open ceilings. The unit also features a square...

Emerson Honored.(Representative Jo Ann Emerson)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... On June 7th, the NAHB honored Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) as 2001 Rural Housing Legislator of the Year for her efforts to promote affordable housing in rural areas. "Leadership on issues, support for funding, and promotion of rural...

Housing Holds.(Commerce Department statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... The Commerce Department reported on June 20 a marginal 0.4 percent drop in May housing starts to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.62 million units. Single-family housing production decreased by 0.2 percent and multifamily decreased by 1.5...

Lobbying Force.(National Association of Home Builders)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Fortune ranks the NAHB's power higher CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT you'll ever find on Capitol Hill. Each election day brings vast changes to the political landscape--a new administration, a new Congress, and a new party at the helm. Even...

Population Clock was Wrong.(how many people in US)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... Housing implications profound. REMEMBER THE GOVERNMENT'S population clock that's supposed to tell the number of people in the United States at any given time? Well, it turns out that this clock was running slow during the 1990s, an error...

Rights Ruling.(property rights case information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that landowner Anthony Palazzolo had the right to challenge Rhode Island's refusal to allow him to build on his property, a decision the NAHB lauds. "The real story in this case is that the highest...

Harvest Home.(non-profit facility remodeling)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Renovation services a community servicer KENTUCKY HARVEST SERVES more than 130 community centers and shelters in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Since 1987, It has distributed more than 23 million pounds of donated food. When the...

Single Sensation.(Ryland Homes sales information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Midway between the nation's capital and Richmond, Va., sales are skyrocketing for one of Ryland Homes' newest communities. LOCATED IN STAFFORD, VA., JUST ONE HOUR SOUTH OF Washington, single-family home sales are booming in the new...

Peachy Keen.(Baxter Village, Fort Mill, South Carolina)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A former peach orchard in South Carolina becomes a welcoming mixed-use community for first-time and move-up buyers. IN FORT MILL, S.C., FIRST-TIME AND MOVE-UP BUYERS ARE SETTLING into a community that leaves them wanting for nothing. Baxter...

Across the Bay.(Saddle Creek development in Copperopolis, California, two hours from San Francisco)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... San Franciscans are leaving their hearts and finding their ideal active adult dream homes just two hours away in Saddle Creek. ACTIVE ADULTS AND SECOND-HOME BUYERS ARE FINDING homes with an abundance of activity choices at Saddle Creek,...

PLANS ONLINE.(EPLANS.COM)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... WWW.EPLANS.COM provides builders and homeowners a simple, easily accessible way to streamline one of the most challenging stages of building a home: choosing a house plan. By providing fast and easy-to-navigate options, the process of selecting...

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.(Engelmann Inc. home design information)
August 1, 2001... Built in just 11 months, this ultra-custom, Greene & Greene-inspired custom home pushed both the creative team and suppliers into overdrive. POINT AT ANY FEATURE IN THIS BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO, HOME, and you invite a story. From the...

GIANT KILLERS.
August 1, 2001... AS MEGA-BUILDERS STOMP THEIR WAY THROUGH YOUR MARKET, BUILDER'S ANNUAL COMPILATION OF TIPS AND TRICKS CAN HELP YOU KEEP FROM GETTING SQUASHED. NOT SO LONG AGO, A SIMPLE TRICK WOULD make short work of even the biggest giant. Cut down his...

David vs. Goliath.(small construction business techniques)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Hold your own when battling big builders. WHEN THE NATION'S LARGEST BUILDERS BEGAN MOVING INTO THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY IN CALIFORNIA 20 YEARS ago, home builder Antone Raymus of Raymus Development and Sales know he best sharpen his pencil to...

Segmented Concrete?(use control joints)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Set your company apart with radical, innovative techniques such as adding vertical control joints to your concrete walls. As concrete cures it often cracks, but it rarely cracks in a straight, easily patchable line. The Building Science Corp....

Ccing the Bottom Line.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Making a budget is easier than sticking to one, And sometimes it's hard to know when budgets have burst. Steve Wall, president and CEO of San Antonio's Choice Homes, knows the moment any of his budgets are out of whack. He gets an e-mail...

Going It Alone.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Work the jobsite single-handedly. It doesn't have to be dangerous, backbreaking work. WHILE FEW BUILDERS WOULD choose to work the jobsite by themselves all day, every day, it certainly controls the cost of employee benefits. John Carroll,...

Written in Stone.(Village Homes product information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Leave your mark. DISSATISFIED WITH THE OVERSIZED MONOTONOUS HOUSES IN their market, Ft. Worth, Texas, builders Michael Dike and Rob Sell of Village Homes have built their six-year-old business on designs rich in classic character...

Rent to Own.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Hook up with a landlord to lure first-time buyers. IT DRIVES BUILDERS crazy: So many potential home buyers have the monthly income to afford a home, but they just can't put off the vacations, pay off the credit cards, or accurately...

Cable a Vision.(Ladera Ranch, California, has community password-protected intranet)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Build social connection, community spirit, and sales with a password-protected intranet. LADERALIFE IS THE TECHNOLOGICAL BACKBONE and the interactive town square of Ladera Ranch in Orange County, Calif. Ladera Ranch claims to be...

Easy Closings.(Bridgespan.com services information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... TO simplify your home closings, the online firm of Bridgespan.com (www.bridgespan.com) offers licensed title and closing services specific to your locale. Serving lenders in 33 states, Bridgespan allows you instant access to find out what's...

Profit Killer.(construction management information and techniques)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Ensure your survival with markups. When it comes to profits some home builders cheat themselves out of money, because they have not correctly figured markups throughout the construction process. "The rule of thumb in the industry is to...

Rock-Bottom Priced Ads.(housing developers website management)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The Internet flattens the new-home sales marketplace. WHATEVER YOU'RE PAYING TO ADvertise your homes, it's too much. So says Jeff Meyers, CEO of The Meyers Group, a real estate information and consulting service. Smart home builders will...

One Step Ahead.(residential housing construction regulation information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Get ahead of the big players by studying and applying the new International Residential Code. THE EXPANDED IRC HARbors good news and bad news. The good news? The code includes cookbook-type explanations and guidelines for innovative...

You've Got Lunch.(Del Webb rewards employees who get customers' e-mail adresses)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2001... Many builders realize that getting prospective customers' e-mail addresses for follow-up correspondence and marketing is key. But how do you capture them? Tom Lucas, chief information officer at Del Webb, made it a contest and offered lunch to...

Moving Inventory.(William Lyon Homes sells homes in partnership with iBidCo.com)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... As the economy teeters on the edge of recession, many enterprising home builders have turned to the Internet to move unsold inventories--with amazing results. William Lyon Homes used iBidCo.com to sell 16 homes in San Ramon, Calif. The combined...

Brand Stand.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Define your company with a corporate stamp. WENDY NEY MANLEY, MARKETING DIRECTOR AT Southdown Homes in Downington, Pa., has gone out of her way to distinguish the hometown builder from its national competitors. She established Southdown's...

Lucrative Leftovers.(interview with Chris Branch, Boulevard Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... When all else fails, hide. CHRIS BRANCH's STRATEGY FOR competing with the big builders is to avoid them. The president of the Charlotte, N.C.-based Boulevard Co. goes after properties with entitlement issues that large companies tend to...

Merchandising's New Wave.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Get in synch with kids. MARKETING HOMES TO FAMILIES WITH kids used to mean secondary bedrooms with cliche themes--boys get baseball; girls get pink. Well, toss that out. Replace it with merchandising that's in tune with your local market,...

KEEPING A PULSE ON KIDS.(web sites, periodicals for youth)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Fast, fascinating, and fickle--that is the state of youth today. To keep track of what's hot, new, or back in vogue with the young and the restless, try these online and print sources. But be warned, today's Back-street Boys are tomorrow's...

Software Solutions.(London Bay Homes adapts a scheduling program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Develop your own software FROM INDUSTRY LEADER PULTE Homes to London Bay Homes of Naples, Fla., which builds 18 homes a year, home builders are keeping one eye on the continued travails of the dot-coin industry while exploring the cost...

Secret Attic.(making attic space usable)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The potential for additional storage space beneath a pitch roof often goes untapped, thanks to the design of typical truss rafters. Why not request specially designed rafters that will allow for a large, usable room (what used to be called an...

Next Stop, Level 5.(interview with Jim Collins)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Built to Last author Jim Collins says Level 5 leaders soar above mere good. They build on the strength of the ensemble; love being a member of the team; always believe someone is better than themselves; surround themselves with people they...

Crippling Variances.(small builders need control)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... ASMALLER BUILDER, YOU'VE GOT RAZOR-thin margins. You know you must strictly control any variances in quality, finances, warranty, and construction time. "You need to eradicate the variance, rather than just document it," says Chuck Shinn,...

Green for Green.(Federal National Mortgage Association offers mortgage Smart Commute for energy-efficient buildings)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Look into financing for energy-efficient building. MARK VANDERLIN, WITH THE ALbuquerque, N.M., Fannie Mae partnership office, worked closely with the local HBA to help create affordable, infill, and energy-efficient housing. "We've seen a...

Hand-Held Dilemma.(handheld digital device management information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... When it comes to using handheld personal digital assistants in the field, some promise a lot but deliver less. Some hand-held devices are synchronous instead of a-synchronous, which means they don't work when they are out of range of cell phone...

Get Smart.(ConstructionEducation.com offers information)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Whether you're looking for vocational training for your crews -- or answers to tough questions you may have about specific construction details, ConstructionEducation.com (www.constructioneducation.com/site_map.htm) has assembled a Web site...

All for One.(The Surland Cos. promotes teamwork for construction projects)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Use team meetings for a successful final product. THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS ARE the result of teamwork, commitment, and good communication that begin before the first shovel hits the dirt. Builder Dawn Serpa firmly believes that...

Moving kids.(The Moving Book: A Kid's Survival Guide)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... John Laing Homes is getting kids on its side. And home-buying parents love the company for it. The builder provides a colorfully illustrated book for children, The Moving Book: A Kid's Survival Guide, written by Gabriel Davis with illustrations...

Pioneer Payoff.(Newland Development rewards for first residents in new development)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Start community founding jays and new-resident reward programs to help shape your community THE FIRST SETTLERS SHOULD ALWAYS BE REWARDED. That's the philosophy at Newland Development's 4S Ranch in Rancho Bernardo, Calif. "A...

Downturn Advice.(home building industry sales)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Whatever you do, don't the cheap AS THE NATION STRUGGLES TO shed the so-called soft landing recession, home builders should tighten their budgets, spruce up their model home centers, and retrain and pump up their salespeople to better...

Going Mobile.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Lee Wetherington Homes is taking its act on the road with a fleet of painted vans that serve as mobile marketing tools. The Sarasota, Fla.-based builder's custom fleet features a glimpse into a cozy living room or a panoramic view of a luxury...

Can't We All Just Get Along?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Though it seems like big builders are swallowing up smaller builders and each other faster than ever, there is away to link up without being gobbled up. Both Del Webb (just acquired by Pulte and now the biggest of the big builders) and...

Clean Credit.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Try buying clubs to increase new-home sales. HOW MANY MORE BUYERS COULD YOU FIND if you could teach money management skills and help potential homeowners clean up their credit? Enough to make it worth the effort. Take KB Home buyers in...

STRIKING GOLD.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Pioneering builders and architects look to the past for inspiration and show how the West was won. EVERYTHING OLD WAS NEW AGAIN AT THE 38TH ANNUAL GOLD NUGGET AWARDS Custom as well as production winners echoed the rich architectural legacy...

Web Winners.(construction website award information)
August 1, 2001... Our annual contest shows that the building industry has embraced Web marketing But it will has some lessons to learn IT'S TIME AGAIN TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF BUILDER'S annual Web Site Contest. Our judges reviewed dozens of sites submitted...

Broader Band.(fiber optic service trials)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... BellSouth leads the way with fiber to the home. BELLSOUTH JUST FINISHED YEAR ONE OF what it says is the world's first fiber-to-the-home trial, delivering high-speed Internet to 400 homes in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody, Ga. Though the...

Hard Hat Area.(Hardhatz.com, directory)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Need some temporary or permanent help? Hardhatz.com is a new, national construction worker directory that lets builders and subs locate available workers nearest to their jobsite locations. Tradespeople can list their current location,...