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Wednesday, 18 September
Craftsmen Are At Risk For Suicide – Why & What to Look Out For
The national suicide rate is at a 50-year high, climbing 33% since 1999, recently at an estimated 25,000...
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Wednesday, 11 September
Screws 101
In the past, nails were used more often as fasteners, but screws – along with drivers and drills...
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Wednesday, 04 September
Unique Bathroom & Outhouse Construction Innovations
Madden was integral in designing and the Portland Loo, the...
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Wednesday, 28 August
Great YouTube Channels for Craftsmen
There are some really fantastic YouTube videos online that give...
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Wednesday, 21 August
Industry Partners Come Together for Manufacturing Innovation
We all in know that there are more jobs to...
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Wednesday, 14 August
How Education is Changing and Affecting The Trades
More and more students are starting to consider work in...
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Wednesday, 07 August
How to Make Your Craftsmen Feel Valued
Your construction projects will go much smoother when your craftsmen...
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Wednesday, 31 July
How to Negotiate a Better Job Offer in the Trades
Negotiating a better offer in the trades can be tricky,...
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Wednesday, 24 July
Ways to Make Your Building Project Eco-Friendly
We’re ahead of most of the country here in Portland,...
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Wednesday, 10 July
Non Residential Lighting Trends
Good lighting is important because it can truly enhance the...