Extension Newsletter http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/mech/default.aspx Accubid's informative and Educational Newsletter for contractors en-us Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT editor@accubid.com (Contact Editor) A Closer Look at Fabrication Equipment http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_02_insight_mech.aspx Industry Insights rking@accubid.com(By Ron King, Vice President, Product Management) Last month, I wrote an article titled "Time to Start Prefabricating", which explained the need to maximize your profits through a proven technique of prefabricating. The article explained from a high level the different steps involved in the fabrication process. Today, I would like to talk more specifically about some of the work stations and the tools or equipment used in the process... Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_03_insight_mech.aspx Will They Walk Through Fire for You? http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_02_specialist_mech.aspx The Specialist gcabral@accubid.com(By Gil Cabral, Manager, Education & Training) Portions of the following article are based on the book Just Listen by Dr. Mark Goulston. I recall a conversation I once had with a project manager who told me that he thought so highly of his boss – the owner of a large contracting firm – that he would 'walk through fire for him'. That statement left an impression on me, for it was truly sincere and uncommon... Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_03_specialist_mech.aspx Accessing Company Data in Enterprise http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_02_corner_mech.aspx Trainer's Corner jbarrett@accubid.com(By John Barrett, Instructor) With most software these days, a relatively small investment of time on the front end can save you time and energy for when you need it most. It has been proven time and again that this approach promotes standardization and consistency. This practice transcends into all aspects of business. It is no different with your estimating software. Access to information needs to be quick and easy and most importantly, centralized... Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT http://www.accubid.com/xtensions/articles/2010/2010_03_corner_mech.aspx