Tim Fausch is publishing director of BNP Media’s Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Security and Mechanical Systems Groups, a collection of more than 20 trade magazines, Web sites and e-newsletters. Just don't ask him to use any actual tools. Email Tim at fauscht@bnpmedia.com.

Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe Offers Help to the Trades; Finding and Filling Jobs in Your Market, Part 2

Tim Fausch

June 21, 2011

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In my last blog, I introduced a partnership BNP Media forged with BirdDog Jobs, a career center specializing in the skilled trades. Today, we’re pleased to announce another partnership.

Finding and Filling Jobs in Your Market, Part 1

Tim Fausch

June 1, 2011

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For the last two years, more than 13+ million U.S. workers have been unemployed, many for very long stretches.

Three Business Insights Gained While Running Through Hershey

Tim Fausch

May 26, 2011

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This week I attended the last National Association Oil Heating Service Managers Show in Hershey, PA. Actually, it’s not the last show for this fine organization, but it will be the last show by that exact name.

Truest Grit

Tim Fausch

April 12, 2011

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Construction and maintenance pros, do you have what it takes to takes to excel today? I'm not talking about aggressive cost cutting or crazy-efficient management techniques. Chances are you are already doing those things.

Want to Run a Profitable, Growing Company? Don't Miss this Free Webinar

Tim Fausch

April 1, 2011

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Al Levi could have packed it in, gone to Arizona, and led the good life. After all, he sold his contracting company back when the economy was still vibrant.

Providing Eye Candy for Your Customers

Tim Fausch

March 24, 2011

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Last week I spent a couple days at the Coverings Show in Las Vegas. Usually, I’m very focused at trade shows on meeting readers or advertisers and talking about their specific interests.

Winning the Race: Expo Generates New Optimism

Tim Fausch

February 14, 2011

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The last two years remind me of running in the San Diego Marathon. It was a brutally hot event. At the starting line, race organizers distributed salt packets and issued dire warnings to slow our pace – or face the consequences.

Builders Show Spotlights Innovative Products

Tim Fausch

January 28, 2011

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The International Builders Show (IBS) always delivers panache. Building product manufacturers use the industry’s biggest stage to unveil their latest and greatest designs, often with the excessive exuberance needed to stand out among the sea of products on display.

2011 Building Forecast: Sustainable with a Chance of Profits

Tim Fausch

January 21, 2011

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Canvassing the International Builders Show (IBS) usually is like drinking water from a fire hose. Fortunately, this year’s version was easier to ingest.

Building Pros Help a Hero, Turn a House into a Home

Tim Fausch

January 17, 2011

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At first, I did not notice the all-access design of the NextGen Experience house. But then I spotted Waldemar Alameda, a 39-year-old father of two. He was using a walker to navigate the crowded house.

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