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Sparking a change: Gregory Supply ramps up its commitment to safety
When Ray Heatherton has a safety issue at one of Gregory Supply's four locations in New York and Vermont, he doesn't think twice about picking up...
Prosales, 01/01/06 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Walking the talk: the Kodiak, Alaska, location of Spenard Builders Supply puts safety first
During the 2005 NLBMDA/ProSales Industry Summit in October, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association presented its...
Prosales, 01/01/06 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Trouble spots: ten safety trouble spots for lumberyards—and how to avoid them
Working in a lumberyard can be dangerous. Consider that employees might drive forklifts, operate saws or pneumatic nail guns, carry heavy loads of...
Prosales, 01/01/06 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Safe keeping: to reduce injuries and ensure a hazard-free workplace, dealers need to focus on creating and maintaining a safety program that becomes a part of their corporate cultures, focuses on training, and motivates employees to participate
Taylor Lumber and Hardware Co. in Marshfield, Mass., has a staff of 24 full-and part-time employees. CEO Rick Taylor, who has worked at the store...
Prosales, 07/01/05 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Contractor beware: hurricane-torn Florida needs skilled roofers, but before jumping in your truck, here's what you need to know.(News+Notes)
Pity poor Florida. August and September 2004 saw four deadly hurricanes within six weeks, resulting in billions of dollars' worth of damage to...
Remodeling, 02/01/05 by Curry, Pat · More from publication -
Under fire: litigation sparks call for investigation of insurance broker fees
The insurance industry was hit with a blow in October when allegations of bid-rigging and kickbacks surfaced. New York Attorney General Eliot...
Prosales, 01/01/05 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Expanding options: as the insurance market shows some signs of softening, dealers will be able to control inflated costs and obtain better coverage if they address the critical elements that policy writers evaluate
Brad Eiffert wasn't quite sure he'd heard the insurance reps correctly. After years of scrambling to find liability and workers' compensation...
Prosales, 01/01/05 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Staying power: the key to finding and keeping the best employees is to develop a human resources culture that makes people feel appreciated and connected to the company
After Donna George left her corporate human resources position at a bank with 24,000 employees to work for Dunn Lumber in Daytona Beach, Fla., she...
Prosales, 08/01/04 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Service star: even after six years of explosive growth that established Bradco Supply as a nationwide leader in categories including roofing and siding, the company maintains the feel of a small family business and remains focused on building relationship
Money was tight when Rob Kornahrens started Advanced Roofing in 1983. He had already borrowed $15,000 from his father and few other avenues were...
Prosales, 06/01/04 by Pat Curry · More from publication -
Cell phone liabilities: if you or your staff use cell phones on the job, know your responsibilities - Tech
Cell phones are as important in the construction business as nail guns and cordless drills. But while they provide a major convenience, recent...
Tools of the Trade, 03/01/04 by Pat Curry · More from publication
