Tag: Learned
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Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned
Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates, a PPE tune-up and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Syllabus Day: What’s New from OSHA OSHA has…
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From the Editor: 4 Things I’ve Learned About Construction (So Far)
When I first stepped into the role of Managing Editor here at ForConstructionPros.com, I thought I had a pretty solid understanding of construction. With a professional background in marketing for HVAC systems, insulation, asphalt roofing, decking materials and more, I wasn’t a total newbie to the building world. But I’ve quickly realized: working in construction…
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What I Learned: How Many Can Lights Do You Need In A Room (And What Size To Choose??)
Warning: if you are currently renovating or building (congrats), do not just Google info about can lights, or rely on most contractors (no offense). I think we’ve all seen egregious can light crimes (which are almost impossible to change after the fact without serious ceiling and electrical deconstruction). You have one shot to get the…
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The Farmhouse Color Palette (And The Hard Lesson I Learned About Choosing The “Right White”)
This post has been so satisfying to write because seeing all these pretty rooms together, after years of designing and styling (and crying and smiling), makes me so proud of our home. Seeing them all together in different yet beautiful colors really does create a story of me and my family. I was lucky enough…
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The Spanish Home Re-REVEAL + Some Important Design Lessons I Learned From It
For those of you who have been around since the beginning (I LOVE YOU) you’ll recognize this project, but for those who are new in the last 8 years you might not remember this lady. This was a house I designed over 10 years ago (I think even before I had Charlie and he’s 11…
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4 Honest Lessons I Learned from the Other Side of the RFP Process
A year ago, I began a quest to completely reimagine our website for Horst Construction. Knowing this would be a costly endeavor in terms of both time and dollars, I diligently researched partnership options and referrals. I worked to clarify our goals and gather input from the team. After a few weeks, I was ready…
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Lessons Learned from Implementing Infrastructure BIM in Helsinki
Finland’s capital is currently experiencing a construction boom. Old industrial citadels are turning into residential areas with new commercial centers. Consequently, Helsinki needs to build new infrastructure. To improve the efficiency and quality of infrastructure construction, the city has started using BIM, and is now learning how to get the most value from it. Ville…
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My Lessons Learned from Software Development
I’ve been involved in software development in both my own and our clients’ companies. There are a few things that I’ve learned over the years about software development. Perhaps you can find some of these experiences useful. I think that there are basically two paths to software development: problem-based and idea-based. Both approaches can create…