Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday Funny

This is sort of like, measure twice and cut once.  Review drawings twice and lay it out once.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday Funny-Pink Panther demonstrates what can go wrong on a job site

This Friday Funny is a little long, but funny (6 min).  Pink Panther shows us just how much can go wrong if you are not paying attention at all times on a job site.  At least they are wearing hard hats. 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fuqgWWe7c


Enjoy and have a great weekend,

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Decks Collapse because of poor construction


 If you have an elevated deck, patio or porch at home or place of business you should watch this news story that the Today show had on this morning.




http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48647770/ns/today-today_rossen_reports/t/rossen-reports-many-backyard-decks-collapse-experts-warn/#.UCpT8aODRI4

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Second Chance for Success Project

Second Chance For Success, Keene, NH
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012
Builder: Brookstone Builders
Engineer: SVE Associates
Architect:  George Hickey
Owner:  Cheshire County
Financed by the New Hampshire Housing Authority

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Building Green

Environmental Benefits of Building Green
   Enhance and protect
     ecosystems & biodiversity
   Improve air & water quality
   Reduce solid waste
   Conserve natural resources

Economic Benefits of
Building Green

   Reduce operating costs
   Enhance asset value
   Enhance profits
   Improve productivity
   Enhance job satisfaction
   Optimize life-cycle costs 


For more on Building green visit our website.  http://www.brookbuild.com/green.htm