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Let’s Profit From People’s Pain
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we have a few weeks before the Christmas spirit peaks and we have to be nice to people. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of people and make some easy money for your company.

by Tim Fausch | December 4, 2008 | Comments (3)

Housing Mess = Pent-Up Demand For Your Services
Earlier this week the U.S. Commerce Department released October stats indicating that new home and apartment construction have dropped to an annual rate of 791,000 units, a 4.5% decrease from September.

by Tim Fausch | November 19, 2008 | Comments (2)

Eat or Be Eaten
I love nature shows, especially those that demonstrate ferocity in the animal kingdom. Last night I caught a segment where an imposing monitor lizard went looking for lunch in a badger’s den, only to end up becoming lunch for the badger.

by Tim Fausch | November 7, 2008 | Comments (3)

California Dreaming … or Nightmare?
When I took my first trip to California in 1982, the state’s sunny skies, palm trees and ocean views entranced me. With the Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” playing in my head, I understood why people were moving there in droves.

by Tim Fausch | October 31, 2008 | Comments (2)

Finding Hidden Treasure
Who wouldn’t love to discover hidden treasure? Wouldn’t it be great to stumble across a priceless painting at a garage sale or find a rare historical document in your attic?

by Tim Fausch | October 24, 2008 | Comments (0)

Green Gold
It’s been fascinating watching the world turn green, i.e. “environmentally sensitive.” Because BNP Media has published Environmental Design + Construction magazine since 1997, we’ve been able to watch the recent “green rush” from a position of insight.

by Tim Fausch | October 17, 2008 | Comments (1)

Adventures in Construction: That Will Be $49 for Parts and $99 for Fuel
I just returned from Atlanta where a gas shortage is creating havoc. At one point I became mired in a line of cars when I simply attempted to turn into my hotel parking lot.

by Tim Fausch | October 10, 2008 | Comments (0)

I've Got the Bailout Blues
Bailout or keep bailing?


by Tim Fausch | October 3, 2008 | Comments (1)

No Time to Play Possum
Don't be wild-eyed from this week's wild ride on Wall Street.

by Tim Fausch | September 19, 2008 | Comments (1)

Celebrating Sept. 12; The Future of Trade Shows
September 11 was a somber day for me. From the moment I turned on my car radio in the morning until I went to sleep, words and images kept flooding my mind.

by Tim Fausch | September 12, 2008 | Comments (2)

Adventures In Construction: Trends From The Trenches
See what readers said about their 2008 losses and their 2009 forecasts.

by Tim Fausch | September 5, 2008 | Comments (1)

Trends From The Trenches
In just a few months we’ve gone from feast to famine…from too much business to “where is the business?”…from fat and happy to hungry and stunned.

by Tim Fausch | August 28, 2008 | Comments (3)

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