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Chris Evans

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Married to a commercial builder herself, Chris has been involved with builders and the building industry for more than 20 years. When she’s not writing about industry trends and new products, she’s busy thinking of new ways for builders to enjoy their off-time for our new section “Offsite” – a look at the hobbies, interests and spending habits of pro male consumers with discretionary income.

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http://www.bnmag.com/offsite/blog

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chris evans Blog Posts

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Construction Technology
December 15th, 2011

Every year, Constructech Magazine publishes the Constructech 50, a listing of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence.

Business, Front Page - Blogger Network, Offsite, Remodeling, Technology
Job Site Technology- Mini PC's and Tablets
October 18th, 2011

With technology today, contractors no longer have to manage their projects manually or with multiple software products. By owning a tablet pc they can manage everything from bidding to building.  This technology allows construction businesses to manage the entire project life cycle—from the planning and job initialization phases all the way through to the final punch list items

Business, Front Page - Blogger Network, Technology
Housing Market Crisis Creates Rise in Apartment Construction
August 22nd, 2011

With the foreclosure rate at a record 4.63% in the fourth quarter, thousands of homeowners have been forced to rent. Home ownership in the U.S. dropped from a peak of 69.2% in 2004 to 66.5% at the end of 2010, with each percentage point representing about 1.1 million households, according to the Census Bureau.

Front Page - Blogger Network, Home, Housing Data, Multifamily
Blistering Heat - Job Site Safety
August 3rd, 2011

Construction in many states has slowed. Not due to the economy, but the heat wave hovering over the central and southern states.

Business, Education, Offsite
Trade Shows and Meeting in the US Have a Strong Impact on the Economy
August 1st, 2011

According to the industry study “The Economic Significance of Meetings and Trade Shows to the U.S. Economy”, the meetings industry has a huge impact on economy of the United States. The research quantifies the economic contributions made by the 1.8 million meetings, trade shows, conventions, congresses, incentive events and other meetings that take place across the U.S.

Business, Events, Front Page - Blogger Network, Finance, Offsite, Tools
Jobsite Safety
June 16th, 2011

Maxwell Systems will offer jobsite safety checklists that provide contractors with the ability to:

  • Pinpoint requirements and actions to take for each OSHA sub part – eliminating the need to read thousands of pages of regulations, thus saving time and increasing accuracy
  • Easily inform vendors and subcontractors about their specific safety responsibilities
  • Reduce risk by ensuring vendor and subcontractor compliance
  • Track vendor and subcontractor compliance
Technology
Mascord launches iPad app
May 10th, 2011

The app includes articles about home designs, slideshows, video, and 360 degree revolving renderings.

Architecture, Real Estate, Remodeling, Technology
DIY project: Grill shelter
May 5th, 2011

Most of us aren’t crazy about going home and doing what our career has us doing all day. Builders are no exception. But there are some DIY projects that serve a purpose and are enjoyable.

Materials, Offsite
RIP: Flip Cam
April 25th, 2011

Camcorders aren’t just for capturing special moments anymore. A lot of businesses have utilized pocket cams like the Flip to establish themselves in their industry, provide feedback and enhance press releases. With their small size

Business, Marketing, Technology
What construction software do you use?
April 12th, 2011

In this unstable economy, efficiency and accuracy can mean the difference between winning the bid and making money or losing the job opportunity ...

Technology