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January/February 2005
We've Moved!
Our NEW Office Address is:
246 Crystal Grove Blvd.
Lutz, FL. 33548
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Cam Tech to
you, your family and friends!
Thank you for your interest in
CAM TECH School of Construction. We provide
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need to know from our website at
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Construction Bookstore online! We will keep you updated on what you need to
know as a Florida Contractor or Future Florida Contractor!
In this issue, we are including information about:
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
$135 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!
Session I 2005 began in Tampa, Orlando and Ft. Myers on
January 7, 2005. Session II begins in Tampa on May 12 and in Orlando and
Ft. Myers on May 13, 2005. We are accepting registrations at this time.
Please Note: The registration deadline is March 8th for the April 2005 exam. The registration deadline for the
June exam is May 20th. 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 April, June & August 2005 Exams
Classes for the April exams are in
Tampa on April 16th (Business and Finance Special Review for ALL categories)
and April 17th (Technical Review for Generals, Builders, Residentials,
Air Conditioning A & B and Mechanical. Classes for the June and August
exams begin on May 12th in Tampa and on May 13th in Orlando and Ft. Myers. 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!
"We must walk consciously only
part way toward our goal and then leap in the dark to our success."
Henry David Thoreau
Sports In The News...
What's the latest on the Bucs?
Gators?
Superbowl?
M.A.D.D. Facts - Did you know?...
~ In 2002, an estimated 17,419 people died in alcohol-related
traffic crashes. (An average of 1 every 30 minutes) These deaths
constitute 41% of the 42,815 total traffic fatalities.
~ About 3 in every 10 Americans will be involved in an
alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
~ Alcohol is closely linked with violence. About 40% of all crimes
(violent and non-violent) are committed under the influence of
alcohol.
~ For fatal crashes occurring from midnight to 3am, 77% involved
alcohol. The next most dangerous time period for
alcohol-related crash deaths were 9pm to midnight (64% of fatal
crashes involved alcohol), followed by 3am to 6pm (60% of fatal
crashes involved alcohol).
~ Heavy drinking over many years may result in serious mental
disorders or permanent, irreversible damage to the brain or
peripheral nervous system.
~ Alcohol affects all parts of the brain, which also affects the
heart rate, coordination, speech, and destruction of brain cells.
~ In 2000, the average alcohol-related fatality in the United States
costs $3.5 million. The estimated cost per injured survivor
was $99,000.
Please drink sensibly and don't drink and drive.
The life you save could be that of a family member, friend or your
own.
Construction News
Cam Tech does not endorse any of these companies or websites. This is a
list of construction-related news, companies and websites provided for your
convenience.
Cam Tech is not responsible for the content of the following websites.
Tsunami Reports
An ongoing special report from McGraw-Hill Construction on
the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the Dec. 26, 2004,
earthquake-triggered Indian Ocean tsunamis. Today's stories are at the top of
each category and move in reverse chronological order. Stories are from
McGraw-Hill Construction's highly regarded, reputable and timely news sources:
Engineering News-Record (ENR), Architectural Record,
Design-Build, 12 Regional Publications and Construction.com.
http://www.construction.com/NewsCenter/Tsunami/
Sensor-laced Concrete Promises to be Strong
and Smart Savings
Concrete is giving up its secrets. Prodded by engineers and contractors
frustrated with having to imagine, rather than measure, the changing forces
inside sullen masses of hardening mix, scientists and technologists are working
to perfect sensors that finally allow a look inside. Sensor technology is riding
high on a decade of heady advances in electronics, computers and communications.
As sure as concrete, sensors embedded into highways, bridges and buildings are
rising stars of construction.
http://www.enr.construction.com
"Our attitudes control our lives.
Attitudes are a secret power working 24 hours a day, for good or bad. It is of
paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force."
Tom Blandi
Glass cloak of new 7 World Trade Center to
offer conservation, security
The high-end glass skin that will wrap the new 7
World Trade Center building will not only illuminate the building's interior and
block heat, but the curtain wall framing the building's lobby will also give the
building the distinction of meeting the same safety specifications as federal
government buildings.
RealEstateJournal
Trump to build Tampa's tallest building
Donald Trump is adding his name to a high-rise in Tampa, Fla. Trump is building
a $220 million structure that will be the tallest building on Florida's Gulf
Coast. The 52-story Trump Tower Tampa will begin construction in April.
The
Tampa Tribune
 Seismic retrofit of Golden Gate Bridge advances
The
second phase of a decade-long effort to retrofit San Francisco's Golden Gate
Bridge is nearing completion. The effort has involved extensive modification of
the bridge, while taking care not to destroy the complex structure that already
exists. In the second phase, contractors have been retrofitting the bridge's
southern approach.
Engineering News-Record
Green roofs growing in popularity for building owners
Increasing problems with storm water runoff, particularly in urban areas, are
prompting greater interest in green -- or garden -- roofs. In addition to
reducing runoff, green roofs can decrease a building's cooling costs by 20% to
30% for a single-story building.
Buildings.com
"Time is our most valuable asset,
yet we tend to waste it, kill it, and spend it rather than invest it."
Jim Rohn
 The
Largest Bucket Wheel Excavator in the world?
This excavator is built by Krupp, seen here crossing a federal highway in
Germany in route to its destination (an open-pit coal mine). It is cheaper to
move the machine like this than to construct or re-assemble it on-site. For more pictures and
information, visit
http://www.forkliftaction.com/galleries/spectacular/.
Construction Statistics
On a monthly basis the
numbers of housing units authorized by permits, started, sold or completed are
tracked. The dollar value of all construction put in place each month is
measured. Residential construction in 30 metropolitan areas across the country
each quarter, and the sales of new one-family houses in those areas each year
are tracked. The dollar value of residential improvement and repair work each
quarter are tracked and published. The Census of Construction Industries, taken
every five years, provides the most comprehensive overview of the construction
industry available. Learn about statistics on various construction related facts
by visiting
http://www.census.gov/const/www/index.html.
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Higher Prices for Metal Products Sticking Around
After last year's strong increases, prices for
structural steel, reinforcing bar, stainless steel sheet and plate and
aluminum sheet all remain stuck at their new higher price levels (see charts
below). Prices for Grade 60 reinforcing bar have slipped 3.3% from last
September's peak but remain more than 35% higher than in January 2004.
Structural steel prices show no sign of easing, with prices for channel and
wide-flange beams 25% above a year ago and prices for I-beams 30% higher
than at the start of 2004.
Visit
http://enr.construction.com/features/conEco/default-charts.asp for more
information. |
 The
Industry Needs A Code of Conduct
The recent
survey on ethical practices in our industry published by FMI was alarming to say
the least. Not alarming so much in the results, which obviously were
unflattering, but alarming in that the proposed solutions have not in any
earnest fashion been embraced by industry leadership.
For more information visit
http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/archives/050131.asp .
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.
CONSTRUCTION GEAR - Work Clothes, Boots and Accessories
Buy online the toughest workwear available, all in one convenient spot. Discover
top brands like Carhartt, Filson, Helly, Hansen and Carolina Work Boots.
http://www.constructiongear.com
"Every day, think as you wake up,
today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going
to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my
heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I
am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or
think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can."
The Dalai Lama
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