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March 2004
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Continuing Education News!
It's that time again! Classes are being offered on Saturday, March
27th and Sunday, March 28th and again on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday July
25th, 2004. Acquire your full 14 hours in 1 weekend! Interesting
speakers will present interesting topics that will provide you with the CILB
requirements. Included each day; workplace safety (OSHA), Worker's
Compensation and Business Practices. Also available: Administrative Core
Course for first-timers and the new Advanced Accessibility Course for those who
have already taken the Core Course. Full day courses now include lunch!
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 An
Irish Blessing
"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
In the palm of his hand."
"Happy St. Patrick's Day!"
Cam Tech Staff
New State Application Information!
The State of Florida has recently changed the application to take the State
exam. You can obtain the new application form
here
or apply on-line at Professional Testing, Inc.
. The NEW fee for taking the State exam is $138 and is payable to
Professional Testing, Inc. The application is now only 2 pages long
and is much simpler to complete. NOW is the time to acquire
your State Certified Contractor's license! Our
next complete class Session begins in Tampa on May 13, 2004 and in Ft. Myers and
Orlando on May 14, 2004 for the June and August State exams.
Please Note: The registration deadline is May 21st for the June exam and
July 16th for the August exam. Exam site seating is limited and meeting this deadline does not guarantee your
admission to the exam. We recommend you apply as early as possible.
Classes for June and August Exams
If you are testing in
June or August, classes will begin in Tampa on May 13th and in Orlando and Ft.
Myers on May 14th. You
can print out a class schedule in our
Schedule section, you
can register for classes in the
Register section, and you can purchase books in our online
Bookstore!
"A man who is not afraid of the sea will soon be drowned."
-Synge
WHAT'S THE LATEST SCOOP ON THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS?
Who's staying? Who's going? Who's coming? Find
out more by visiting
http://www.buccaneers.com.
Construction News
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Cam Tech is not responsible for the content of the following websites.
Analysts are calling 2004 a "transition year" for the U.S. economy. Concrete
construction and equipment manufacturing are expected to rebound after several
stagnant years. By mid-year, cement gurus are forecasting a moderate rise in
interest rates, which would begin to cool down the record-high home-building
boom and spur more nonresidential starts.
www.enr.construction.com
Greenspan pushes for Social
Security cutbacks
Unsettled by the prospect of future budget deficits, Federal Reserve Chairman
Alan Greenspan caused a stir this week by proposing cutbacks to Social Security
benefits. While noting that "the degree of uncertainty about whether future
resources will be adequate to meet our current statutory obligations to the
coming generations of retirees is daunting," Greenspan proposed raising the
retirement age and reducing future cost-of-living adjustments.
MSNBC ,
The Miami Herald ,
The New York Times
Going to the pump? It'll cost you
The price for regular unleaded has topped $2 per gallon in some area of the
U.S., and the trend may get worse. Experts reportedly are concerned gas may run
out entirely in some regions of America because of issues with the nation's
supply system.
USA TODAY
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself." -Shaw
Lumber producers get busy
After a brief holiday lull, tight wood supply and high demand, especially for
plywood and structural paneling, have resurged to drive up prices in the U.S.
Smaller builders may feel the pinch, but larger construction outfits are not
expected to be affected by price increases of 60% in some cases.
The Wall Street Journal
Construction spending down;
consumer spending up
The Commerce Department reported today that
construction spending was down by 0.3% in January, the first drop since May,
though overall levels of construction spending remained near an all-time high.
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in January, matching analysts' expectations and
economists said the increase was a good sign that the economy continues to
recover.
The Denver Post/Associated Press
"Green" homes enter the
mainstream
Builders are constructing environmentally friendly homes in increasing numbers,
responding to a demand for houses that lower power bills and use fewer natural
resources. More than 13,000 green homes were built in 2002 alone, and builders
now are exploring ways to make them more affordable and appealing to mainstream
buyers.
The Christian Science Monitor
"Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them
the fruit of his character."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Commune By
The Great Wall, Beijing, China
- The Cantilever House
One look around the expansive metropolitans of
China and there's no denying that a building boom dominates this country.
Hi-rises tower over centuries-old temples, technologically advanced buildings
mingle with low-income housing and you can't help but notice modern styling
mixing with old-world flavor. And this phenomenon is not strictly occurring in
the bustling Chinese cities. Outside of Beijing, in the mountainous and
picturesque area of Yanqing County, a new outcropping of modern housing is
intermingling with one of the oldest relics in China, the Great Wall.
www.enr.construction.com
SWEETS e-BUYLINE
Sweets e-BuyLine connects you with a regional product
representative. You can get more product information or find out where and how
to purchase your building products.
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS - Smartbrief
AGC connects you with a number of interesting topics. Visit
http://www.smartbrief.com for more information.
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Buy online the toughest workwear available, all in one convenient spot. Discover
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have principles when you're rich. The important thing is to have principles when
you're poor."
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