Separating Fact From Fiction About Industry Market Share And Labor Costs

Editor’s Note: The following article by Peter Cockshaw, national labor analyst, provides an excellent explanation of why there is no accurate way to measure construction industry market share and why using current data resources results in flawed and inaccurate information.

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Spread The Word – Expertise Logos Available

A new “expertise” logo is now available for chapters to use on their business cards, stationery, promotional materials and Web site. The new logo combines the architectural, HVAC and industrial expertise logos into one symbol.

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Economists Agree: 2005 Construction Market On The Rise

Economists from McGraw-Hill Construction, the U.S. Department of Commerce and industry management consultant FMI all are very positive that construction markets will move forward in 2005--on top of an estimated 9 percent rise in 2004.

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SMACNA’s Chapter Ed Programs—Pay The Best Interest

Kevin Harpring

According to Benjamin Franklin, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." SMACNA’s Board of Directors agreed with Mr. Franklin and invested even more money in the very popular Chapter Education Program - increasing the budget by 65 percent for 2004 and 2005.

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Hone Your Bargaining Skills At SMACNA’s 2005 Joint Training Seminar

2005 Bargainers take note: SMACNA’s Advanced Mutual Gains Bargaining Seminar has been created especially for you. Scheduled for Feb. 1-2, 2005, at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Orlando, Fla., SMACNA and SMWIA are pleased to offer this outstanding training program to local union officials, contractors and chapter executives planning to participate in collective bargaining this coming year.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Labor

• Hone Your Bargaining Skills At SMACNA’s 2005 Joint Training Seminar
• Hurry, Reserve Your Space At The 2005 Labor Negotiations Workshop

Safety and Health

• Alternate Named To Serve On ANSI B.11 Committee
• Members Only: Join SMACNA’s Safety E-mail Listserv

Business Management

• 2005 Winter Education Programs – Sign Up Today!
• A New Year Brings Expanded Chapter Ed Offerings

Technology

• New Web Site Promotes Architectural Metal Expertise

President's Column

• SMACNA’s Chapter Ed Programs—Pay The Best Interest

Calendar Reminders

• Recent Electronic Mailings
• SMACNA Calendar
• National Issues Conference Slated For May 2005
• Holidays Observed

Featured Topics

• SmartCard Technology And Taft-Hartley Fund Issues Headline Council Agenda
• Planning To Be A High Performer Can Help You Plan For Success(ion)
• Director Nominating Committee Announced

Industry Related

• Economists Agree: 2005 Construction Market On The Rise
• Celebrating 100 Years
• Separating Fact From Fiction About Industry Market Share And Labor Costs
• High-Performing Contractors Vs. Peer Groups – Which Is Best?
• Spread The Word – Expertise Logos Available