AMS CONCRETE DESIGNS FX

Stamped Concrete Reseal

2011-07-20T08:56:00.000-07:00

A previous client contacted us about getting his concrete resealed.

We resealed the above front steps, their back patio and back steps.

There are more pics and jobs, I've just been swamped with all kinds

of things and finally got the chance to post these up from the week

of the 21st of May this year.

This project is located in Portland, Oregon.

New Header, New Look..

2011-03-22T00:58:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm dusting off the cobwebs on our blog and posting
up our new header. I've come up with several but decided on
this one for now. I'm still brainstorming more things to add
on here to get things more interesting and worth your visit.

The picture in the header is a 2 color concrete overlay we
installed in the pearl district for a designer. We used Skimstone
products for this job. I'll admit it was a labor intensive job.
What do I mean by that? The GC that was there before us,
couldn't remove the mastic off the floor and they were using
whatever they could to remove it, but it just wouldn't budge.
Luckily for our training with specialty painting a month before
we were introduced to a product that would turn that mastic
into goo that looks like peanut butter and is easy to remove
without all the back breaking work. This was a 2,000 sq. ft.
garage for the client, who wanted to turn it into an office/
showroom. I wish they would've gone with a Modello Design
too. That would've been breathtaking as well. Here are a
couple of Modello Designs combined with Skimstone products.
by other designers. They're called concrete carpets and are
stunning to look at. It looks and feels like suede after it dries.
I love this stuff. They're also used on cork flooring and wood
floors in case you're wondering. (I mean the Modellos)

Photo: Modello Designs

Modello Concrete: Lisbon Design/Skimstone

products.

Tell me what you think and what you'd like to see more of
on here.We've just moved from our Happy Valley location
to Portland or Gresham. We got more room here to expand.
I'm working on a display that will be outside 24 hours for our
clients to check out as well as a separate page for services,
faqs and such. Stay tuned for upcoming pictures and information.

December Projects: Stamped & Colored Driveway, Walkway & More

2011-01-06T21:21:00.000-08:00

Nesi ran in as I was taking the picture.

This project was completed in different phases for a

residential home in Gresham, Oregon. We're constructing

a deck that should be done by Feb. first week.

Driveway, Walkway Project- West Linn

2010-04-23T22:59:00.000-07:00

Before pictures

we removed the entire driveway and replaced

it with a broom finish. The walkway connecting

to the driveway was also replaced with stamped

and colored concrete.

new walkway-stamped & colored. not yet sealed.

New driveway in broom finish. Apron wasn't

part of renewal.

Before the sealer goes on.

Getting sealed!

Recent Driveway Project in Washington County

2010-01-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

It was a really cold so I snapped this one from inside

the car.

Yesterday the guys finished up on installing a circular driveway

that was stamped and colored [steel grey]. Big thanks to them

for working hard in the cold, because it paid off and the

driveway and sidewalks look great. Afterwards, they covered

the driveway to protect it from the freezing rain that was

forecasted to hit this morning.

The driveway is scheduled to be sealed when the weather gets

warmer.

Big Thanks to Meleki, Pou, Taka, Luni and his

brother.

We're Now Adding New Services To The List

2009-10-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

As you know before we were mainly
specializing in Concrete Flatwork, Masonry,
Decorative Concrete Apps., Painting, Specialty
Painting Services & Faux Finishing. We have now
added these to the current list of services we now
offer.

Foreclosure Cleanouts / Trashouts: Removal of Interior/Exterior Debris
Property Preservation
Landscape: Mowing, Maintenance, Brush removal
Hauling & Excavating
Window Boarding
Abandoned Vehicle Removal
Pressure Washing
Snow Removal

If you have any questions about the services that

we offer. Please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Remember we do offer FREE Estimates!

Main: 503-388-1891

Concrete Projects

2009-06-10T13:07:00.001-07:00

Latest Concrete Project in Happy Valley,OR

2009-04-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

So I've finally gotten the chance to sit down
and start uploading the pictures from this
month's first project in Happy Valley.

We were happy with the results and so were
the home owners.

TWO-DAY BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

2009-03-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

This is the 2 day school I was in last year (2008) at Dallas, Texas.

Rocky Geans Concrete Construction is holding
their 2 day business school in Dallas, Texas
on March 20-21, 2009. Register here today

This is a wonderful 2 day class. I attended
last year's 2 day school in Dallas and it was
pretty awesome. Wish I could go this year
but we're in the middle of downsizing to a
smaller home that fit our family needs. So
hopefully next year I'll be able to make it
to this event.

If you're planning on attending
this, be sure to come back and let us know how
it went for you!! we love to hear back from
our readers!

Have fun and Good luck:)

Latest Project - Daycare Center Driveway in Vancouver, WA

2009-03-15T22:07:00.001-07:00

We've been pretty blessed to start landing more projects here
and there. This project was for a daycare center in Vancouver, Washington.

Re: The Construction Bid Reports

2008-12-22T13:30:00.001-08:00

Hi all..
Sorry to post these up late..there are bids on here that aren't due
until the last week of this month going into January. You could
look it up on these lists. So feel free to pick and choose on
here..and most of these bids are for all trades. Since we got hit
hard with the winter storm we aren't able to leave the house.
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very
prosperous New Year. - Maopa

Construction Bid Report - week of 12/14/08

2008-12-22T13:26:00.000-08:00

- Seattle, Washington - Ross Dress for Less Start Winter
S D Deacon Corp. of OR PO Box 25392 Portland OR 97298
Contact: Lance Leonard Tel: 1425-284-4000 Fax: 1425-284-4100
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalifications requested
bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 3pm.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Beaverton - Fred Meyer # 035 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F
Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott
Tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 7th, 2009 12pm.
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Beaverton - Fred Meyer # 035 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Erik Brunn tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: January 7th, 2009 12pm.

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Corvallis - Majestic Theatre Remodel School Bidding for Project Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 18th, 2008
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Corvallis - O S U Graf Hall Room 100 Remodel School Bidding for Project
Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: January 6th, 2009
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Hillsboro - Fred Meyer # 143 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE
PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Bob Hannan / Ryan Sexton
Tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 16th, 2008 11am.

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Hillsboro - P S I Portland Speed Industries Remodel Garage 10000 Sq Ft
Bidding for Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Erik Brunn Tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
Bids are due by: December 19th, 2008 2pm.

10000 sqft. TI for an auto performance show w / 1500 structural steel mezzanine

Location of project: 6103 NW Caster Place
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Klamath Falls - South Portal Building Addition Bidding for Project Start
Winter
Adroit Construction Co. Inc. PO BOX 609/185 Mistletoe Rd. Ashland OR
Contact: Christi McGonigal Tel: 1-541-482-4098 Fax: 1-541-482-4218
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 2pm.
Select demo and alterations Duras building

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - OR / WA - U of O Basketball Arena Bid #3
School Interior Bidding for Project Start Winter
HOFFMAN, CONSTRUCTION 805 SW BROADWAY STE.2100 PORTLAND OR 97205
Contact: Marjorie Chang Fuller Tel: 503-221-8878 Fax: 503-221-8888
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
Bids are due by: January 8th, 2009 2pm.
steel fab and erect

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland - Q F C Grant Park Remodel Retail Interior Bidding for Project
Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 18th, 2008
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland - A O N School 9500 Sq Ft Bidding for Project Start Winter
Fortis Construction 1705 SW Taylor St. Ste., 200 Portland OR 97205
Contact: Greg Wimmer Tel: 503-459-4477 Fax: 503-459-4478
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 16th, 2008 11am.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland - A P D Culinary School School 14000 Sq Ft Bidding for Project
Start Winter
Fortis Construction 1705 SW Taylor St. Ste., 200 Portland OR 97205
Contact: Greg Wimmer Tel: 503-459-4477 Fax: 503-459-4478
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 17th, 2008 1pm.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland - Fred Meyer # 075 Division street
Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Erik Brunn Tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 22nd, 2008 11am.

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland Metro - Fred Meyer #075 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 22nd, 2008 11am.
Full Remodel of Division Store
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Puyallup, Wash. - Sonic Drive Thru New Restaurant Bidding for Project
Start Winter
R B I Construction Inc 1807 132nd Ave N E #2 Bellevue WA 98005
Contact: Dean Odenthal Tel: 1-425-881-1985 Fax: 1-425-881-6978
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 19th, 2008 9am.
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F
Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott
Tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 12th, 2009 11am
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
S D Deacon Corp. of OR PO Box 25392 Portland OR 97298
Contact: Sommer McBride Tel: 503-297-8791 Fax: 503-297-8997
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 12th, 2009 12pm.

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE
PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Bob Hannan / Ryan Sexton
tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: January 12th, 2008 10am.
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Redmond, Washington - Panda Express Restaurant Remodel Restaurant Interior
Bidding for Project Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
Bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 12pm.

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Seattle, Washington - Fred Meyer # 608 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior
Bidding for Project Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 19th, 2008 11 am.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Washington - Mariot Residence Inn New Hotel 111 units 12120 Sq Ft Wood
Frame Bidding for Project Start Winter
MEGA PACIFIC PO Box 82186 PORTLAND OR 97282-0186
Contact: Andy Matsuoka Tel: 503-238-3772 Fax: 503-238-1858
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
Bids are due by: January 28th, 2009 5pm.
Issaquah, Wash.
5 story building
concrete slab on grade floor w/2nd floor post- tension concrete
remaining 4 floors wood frame

Construction Bid Report - week of 12/07/08

2008-12-22T13:25:00.000-08:00

Commercial - Beaverton - Fred Meyer # 035 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F
Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott
Tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 7th, 2009 12pm.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Corvallis - Majestic Theatre Remodel School Bidding for Project Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 12th, 2008
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Corvallis - O S U Graf Hall Room 100 Remodel School Bidding for Project
Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: January 6th, 2008
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Hillsboro - Fred Meyer # 143 Full Store Remodel Retail Bidding for Project
Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott Tel: 1-253-435-0949
Call the general contractor to view plans
BIds Are Due By: December 12th, 2008 11am.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Hillsboro - Fred Meyer # 143 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE
PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Bob Hannan / Ryan Sexton
Tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 16th, 2008 11am.

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Klamath Falls - South Portal Building Addition Bidding for Project Start
Winter
Adroit Construction Co. Inc. PO BOX 609/185 Mistletoe Rd. Ashland OR
Contact: Christi McGonigal Tel: 1-541-482-4098 Fax: 1-541-482-4218
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 2pm.
Select demo and alterations Duras building

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - OR / WA - Eastside business Center Shell Package Clear Channel Corporate
Headquarters New Office 80000 Sq Ft Bidding for Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Bob Hannan / Ryan Sexton
Tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalifcation is requested
bids are due by: December 12th, 2008 5pm.

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland - Q F C Grant Park Remodel Retail Interior Bidding for Project
Start Winter
BooCo Construction Inc. PO BOX 20835 Portland OR 97294
Contact: Jean Fedak Tel: 503-262-6570 Fax: 503-262-6651
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 18th, 2008
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Portland Metro - Fred Meyer #075 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 22nd, 2008 11am.
Full Remodel of Division Store
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Puyallup, Wash. - Sonic Drive Thru New Restaurant Bidding for Project
Start Winter
R B I Construction Inc 1807 132nd Ave N E #2 Bellevue WA 98005
Contact: Dean Odenthal Tel: 1-425-881-1985 Fax: 1-425-881-6978
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 19th, 2008 9am.
New Negotiating - All Trades
_______________________________________________________
Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
Interstate Construction Group Inc. 43729 Street Ne Suite F
Puyallup Wa 98372
Contact: Larry Prescott/ Martin Mc Dormott
Tel: 1-253-435-0949 Fax: 1-253-435-0953
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 12th, 2009 11am
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
S D Deacon Corp. of OR PO Box 25392 Portland OR 97298
Contact: Sommer McBride Tel: 503-297-8791 Fax: 503-297-8997
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: January 12th, 2009 12pm.

New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Raleigh Hills - Fred Meyer # 285 Remodel Retail Interior Exterior Bidding
for Project Start Winter
LORENTZ BRUUN CO INC 3611 SE 20TH AVE
PORTLAND OR 97202-2960
Contact: Bob Hannan / Ryan Sexton
tel: 503-232-7106 Fax: 503-232-5609
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: January 12th, 2008 10am.
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Commercial - Washington - QFC # 891 New Retail Wood Frame Bidding for Project Start
Winter
JR Abbott Contruction PO Box 84048 Seattle OR 98124
Contact: Andy Sprague Tel: 1206-467-8500 Fax: 1206-447-1885
Call the general contractor to view the plans
fax prequalification forms
BIds Are Due By: December 12th, 2008 10am.

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Multi Family - Dallas - Ellendale Manor New Apartments 40 units Project Awarded Start
Winter
V V R CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 20730 KEIZER OR 97307-0730
Contact: Vance tel: 503-463-9335 Fax: 503-390-9240

Call the general contractor to get a prequalification package

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Multi Family - Dallas - Millers Manor New Apartments 32 units Project Awarded Start
Winter
V V R CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 20730 KEIZER OR 97307-0730
Contact: Vance tel: 503-463-9335 Fax: 503-390-9240

Contact Contractor to view plans.

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Multi Family - Molalla - Various Projects in clackmas county Apartments Project Awarded
Start A S A P
Christine?s Property Management OR
Contact: Christine tel: 503-453-2242 Fax: 503-759-4785
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans

Update Negotiating - 15 Mechanical- Plumbing
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Multi Family Residential - Seattle, Washington - Arabella Apartments New Apartments 107
units Wood Frame Bidding for Project Start Winter
Inland Construction 1620 North Maner Road Spokane Wa 99216
Contact: Robert Ketner Tel: 1509-891-5162 Fax: 1509-922-2251
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 12th, 2008 4pm.

5 lvls wood frame over 4lvls post tensioned concrete
underground 4lvls of parking
1 ivi of commercial / retail
vertical shoring system includes
soil mailed soldier pile / laggingand shot- crete walls
mech / ele / plumb build design
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Multi Family - Spokane, Wa. - Midway Apartments New Apartments 180 units Bidding for
Project Start Winter
Inland Construction 1620 North Maner Road Spokane Wa 99216
Contact: Jason Evans Tel: 1509-891-5162 Fax: 1509-922-2251
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
bids are due by: December 29th, 2008 4pm.

Garden Style Apartments Community
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Multi Family Residential - Tacoma, Washington - Shalishan 5 & 6 New Duplex Multiplex
180 units Wood Frame 2-Story 3-Story Bidding for Project Start Winter
WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO 509 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle WA 98109
Contact: Mark Griffin / Ron Ward tel: 206-547-4008 Fax: 2065473804
call the general contractor to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 15th, 2008 3pm.
Shalishan 5 - 90 units / 46 buildings
Shalishan 6 - 90 units / 41 buildings
2 phase ground up project
affordable housing
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Bellevue, Washington - Villa Firenza Condos Remodel Condominiums Bidding
for Project Start Winter
Charter Construction Inc 980 S. Hamey St. Seattle WA 98108
Contact: Chris Biega Tel: 1206-382-1900 Fax: 1206-382-0450
Call the general contractor to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 16th, 2008 2pm.
miscellaneous repairs / exterior envalope
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Bellevue, Washington - Lake Hills Center New Office Restaurant Retail
Bidding for Project Start January 2009
E. Kent Halvorson Inc. 9840 Willows Road Ne Ste 200 Redmond WA 98052
Contact: Jim Seitz
Tel: 1425-885-1983 Fax: 1425-861-9924 E-mail: jim@ekhi.com
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 11th, 2008 10am.

a detailed cost proposal is requested for phase 1
budget estimate for phase 2

project: mixed use urban village built in two phases
Consists of: office building, library, retail - residential and underground parking in 6
buildings over approximately 6.7 acres

phase 1 anticipated construction start January 2009
phase 2 anticipated construction start April 2010
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Hillsboro - New Townhomes 4 units Start Winter
PTR HOMES LLC PO BOX 25058 PORTLAND OR 97298
Contact: Tom Spitznagel Tel: 503-297-5559 Fax: 503-297-3681

Call the general contractor to set appointment view the plans
Update Negotiating - 07 Thermal and Moisture- Composition Roof, Roofing
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Residential - OR / WA - Various projects New Custom Home 2500 - 3500 Sq Ft Wood Frame
2-Story Start Winter
DR HORTON INC 4386 SW Macadam Ave suite 102 Portland OR 97239
Contact: Trisha Paul tel: 503-222-4151
Call the general contractor to view plans
prequalification is requested

flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland - New Duplex 2 units 3096 Sq Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
Mac Leod Construction 5409 SE 37th Portland OR 97202
Contact: Mark Gossage tel: 503-777-3492 Fax: 503-788-3600
E-mail: macleod@easystreet.com
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested

flooring: Carpet / vinyl / hardwood
roofing: comp
siding: Hardi Plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland - S W lakeview point Terrace New Row Houses 5 units 1807 Sq Ft
2-Story Project Awarded Start Winter
Landrise Development LTD PO BOX 1212 Lake Oswego OR 97035
Contact: Christopher Lewis Fax: 503-459-0028
E-mail: celewis@aol.com
please email your prequalification out to Landrise Development
1 row house is 2020 sqft. $192,000
4 row houses are 1807 sqft. $173,000

Flooring: carpet / hardwood
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland - Irvington Place Condos Condominiums Exterior Bidding for
Project Start Winter
S D Deacon Corp. of OR PO Box 25392 Portland OR 97298
Contact: Sommer McBride Tel: 503-297-8791 Fax: 503-297-8997
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 2pm.

New Negotiating - 03 Concrete- Finishing, Flatwork, Foundations, Pumping, Rebar 06 Wood
and Plastics- Hardi-plank Siding, Siding Applications, Plywood 08 Doors and Windows-
Glass & Glazing, Hardware, Mirrors, Overhead Doors, Skylights, Windows, Wood Doors
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Residential - Portland - 93 rd. Ave New Custom Home 2 units 1916 Sq Ft $166000 Wood
Frame Project Awarded Start Winter
Flikkema Homes Inc. 10815 SE Elsasser Ln Portland OR 97266
Contact: Ray Tel: 503-777-7117 Fax: 503-771-0399
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
2 house project

Flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl
roofing: Comp
siding: hardi plank
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland Metro - Various Projects New Custom Home 20 units 1800 - 2500 Sq
Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
Palace Construction Corp 8733 SE 66th Ave Suite 201
Portland, OR 97206
Contact: Samson Cheung Tel: 503-257-6674 Fax: 503-257-6675
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view plans
prequalification is requested
siding: hardi plank
roofing: comp
flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland Metro - Various Projects Addition Remodel Custom Home 1500 - 3000
Sq Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
Stan Nowack Construction LLC 7145 N Olin Ave Portland OR 97203
Contact: Stan Tel: 503-799-6832 Fax: 503-288-9662
Call the general Contractor to set appointment to view the plans

New Negotiating - 09 Finishes- Drywall, Floor Covering 15 Mechanical- H V A C,
Insulation , Plumbing 16 Electrical- Electrical Contractors
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Residential - Portland Metro - Duncan and Rothwell Projects New Custom Home 2 units
2000 + Sq Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
Innovative Design And Construction
PO BOX 396 Silverton OR 97381
Contact: Dan Tel: 503-873-6393 Fax: 503-873-8858

Call the general contractor to view the plans

flooring: carpet / hardwood / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank
Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland Metro - Division St. New Custom Home 15 units Wood Frame 2-Story
Project Awarded Start Winter
Palace Construction Corp 8733 SE 66th Ave Suite 201
Portland, OR 97206
Contact: Samson Cheung Tel: 503-257-6674 Fax: 503-257-6675
Call the general contractor to view the plans
15 unit houses
flooring: carpet / hardwood / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland N - Portsmouth Ave New Custom Home 3062 Sq Ft $295000 Wood
Frame 3-Story Project Awarded Start Winter
Palazzo Custom Homes 211 Ne Weilder Portland Or 97232
Contact: Project Management Tel: 503-288-7458
Call the general contractor to view the plans

flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland N - N Olin Ave. New Custom Home 2484 Sq Ft Wood Frame Project
Awarded Start Winter
Palazzo Custom Homes 211 Ne Weilder Portland Or 97232
Contact: Project Management Tel: 503-288-7458
Call the general contractor to view the plans
flooring: carpet / hardwood / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland N - N Exeter Ave New Custom Home 1740 Sq Ft $168000 Wood Frame
Project Awarded Start Winter
Palazzo Custom Homes 211 Ne Weilder Portland Or 97232
Contact: Project Management Tel: 503-288-7458
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested

roofing: comp
flooring: hardwood / vinyl / carpet
siding: hardi plank

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Portland S E - S E Pine New Custom Home 1700 + Sq Ft $150000 Wood
Frame Project Awarded Start Winter
Fish Construction NW Inc. 1834 SW 58TH AVE #102 PORTLAND OR 97221-1455
Contact: Justin Wood Tel: 503-292-9891 Fax: 503-297-5801
Call the general contractor to view the plans .

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Scappose - New Custom Home 2000 Sq Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
PTR HOMES LLC PO BOX 25058 PORTLAND OR 97298
Contact: Tom Spitznagel Tel: 503-297-5559 Fax: 503-297-3681
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans

Update Negotiating - 07 Thermal and Moisture- Roofing, Composition Roof
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Residential - Tigard - New Townhomes 18 units 1500 Sq Ft Project Awarded Start Winter
PTR HOMES LLC PO BOX 25058 PORTLAND OR 97298
Contact: Tom Spitznagel Tel: 503-297-5559 Fax: 503-297-3681
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans

Update Negotiating - 07 Thermal and Moisture- Roofing, Composition Roof
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Residential - Washington - New Townhomes 12 units Wood Frame 2-Story Project Awarded
Start Winter
Great Northern Land Co. 1621 N. 45th, St. Seattle Wa. 98103
Contact: Chris Storer Tel: E-mail: chriss@greatnorthernland.com
email preequaliication to the general contractor for copy of the plans
location of the project:
corner of federal ave. and republican ave on capital hill

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Residential - Washington - View Point Townhomes New Townhomes 24 units Wood Frame
3-Story Bidding for Project Start Winter
Saltaire Construction 132 Poplar Place S Seattle Wa
Contact: Gary Allen Tel: 1206-583-0611 Fax: 1206-583-8998
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
prequalification is requested
bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 12pm.

Flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl
Roofing: Comp
Siding: Hardi Plank
New Negotiating - All Trades
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Public - Portland Metro - Fire Station #2 - #4 - #6 Seismic Upgrades Bidding for
Project Start Winter
EMERICK CONSTRUCTION CO 8850 SE OTTY RD PORTLAND OR 97266-7328
Contact: Shelley Clines Tel: 503-777-5531 Fax: 503-771-2933
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 9th, 2008 2:30 pm.

Update Negotiating - 02 Site Construction- Clean-up, Earthwork, Excavating, Landscape,
Underground Utilities, Utilities 03 Concrete- Finishing, Flatwork, Foundations, Pumping,
Rebar
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Public - Vancouver, Washington - Clark Public Utilities # 883 Addition Remodel Office
Bidding for Project Start Winter
EMERICK CONSTRUCTION CO 8850 SE OTTY RD PORTLAND OR 97266-7328
Contact: Nick Payne Tel: 503-777-5531 Fax: 503-771-2933
Call teh general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 18th, 2008 1:30 pm.

Pre bid mandatory meeting December 3rd. 9:30 am.
Utilities Community Room, Ed Fisher Operations Center Building
8600 Ne 117th Ave Vancouver, Wa. 98662

Update Negotiating - All Trades
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Public - Vancouver, Washington - Clark Public Utilities # 883 Addition Remodel $5000000
Bidding for Project Start Winter
Todd Construction 18470 SW Boones Ferry Rd Portland OR 97224
Contact: Mark Roach Tel: 503-620-7652 Fax: 503-620-6825
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Bids are due By: December 18th, 2008 1:30 pm.

pre bid mandatory meeting; December 3rd, 2008 9:30 am.
Utilities Community Rood, Ed Fischer
Operations Center Buidling
8600 Ne 117th Ave Vancouver, Wa. 98662

New Negotiating - All Trades

Latest Project - Retaining Wall, Steps & Deck

2008-12-19T22:11:00.000-08:00

This is one of our last projects..that we've been waiting to get the final pictures on.
we stopped work on this project to wait for the glass panels to be installed by
the glass contractors. see where the posts are at. It's going to look
pretty awesome with the glass and lighting after it's done.
Lighting is to be installed on the corners by electrical contractors.
This project was at a private residence in West Linn..

Quote of the Day

2008-12-19T22:02:00.000-08:00

Great Quote of the Day:

Never go backward. Attempt, and do
it with all your might. Determination is power.
~ Charles Simmons

Smart Reader Events From The Portland Business Journal

2008-12-18T23:56:00.000-08:00

Come network with other professionals, share great ideas and enjoy a
FREE Networking/Educational Seminar showing how to utilize the Portland
Business Journal as a "Business Tool". You will learn to identify the
decision makers that will help you grow your business, industry trends
that affect the economic growth in our area, ways to take your current
relationships to the next level and secrets that will assist you in
being ahead of the competition at networking events.

Please click on the link below to RSVP for this event.
http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/event/5463?mp=1
Smart Reader: The Old Spaghetti Factory, South Waterfront
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Starting at 3:30pm until 5:00pm
0715 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
Please click on the link below to RSVP for this event.
http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/event/5467?mp=1
Smart Reader: The Hilton Garden Inn, Lake Oswego (NEW LOCATION!)
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
Starting at 3:30pm until 5:00pm
14850 Kruse Oaks Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Please click on the link below to RSVP for this event.
http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/event/5469?mp=1

CHENG Concrete @ World of Concrete 2009

2008-12-18T23:41:00.001-08:00

World of Concrete 2009:
Las Vegas Convention Center
Fu-Tung Cheng Seminar
Monday, February 2, 2009
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Design Trends and Techniques: Walls, Fireplaces, Water Features and Columns
More info on Fu-Tung Cheng Seminar >
Presentations by Fu-Tung Cheng & Live Demos by CHENG Team
SAKRETE BOOTH S10917c
Tuesday, Feb 3: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 3: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb 4: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb 4: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb 4: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 5: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, Feb 5: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 5: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
*Join us every day for giveaways & Wii games!

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2008-12-18T23:29:00.001-08:00

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Decorative Concrete Training and Events....

2008-12-17T16:22:00.000-08:00

AIC - All In Concrete

Stain, Dyes, & Stencils Workshop
2-Day Course in January 2008

(Chicago, IL)

Decorative concrete workshop for concrete stains, dyes, and stencils. Learn how to stabilize and repair the surface, how to use dyes, apply acid stains, combine materials, stain overlays, apply stencils and more...

Register for this course to get hands-on experience with quality products. Trainers are decorative concrete experts with decades of experience.

Price: $400 for 1st person
(then $300 each)

Call (888) 350-0130 for information or

WORLD OF CONCRETE

Attend the World of concrete.. Feb. 2-6, 2009 in
Las Vegas, NV. Free WOC Registration Compliments of ASCC
Visit Concrete Network at WOC at Booth #O40938

Register Here

Rocky Geans Concrete Construction Business School

visit www.rockygeans.com to attend
their 2 day training. Next one is March 20-21, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
That was a life changing training!! Definitely will plan on attending again.

Rocky Geans will hold a two-day concrete contracting business school in Dallas, TX where he will share his experiences in concrete contracting and show you the business tools and systems he's developed for running a highly successful concrete company. The following topics, and much more, will be covered:

	Estimating Strategies		Financial Statements
	Bidding		Managing Field Operations
	Job Costing		Job Scheduling
	Marketing Ideas		Employee Management
	Managing Markups		Strategic Planning

Rocky will cover 24 topics in all. Register Now.

Continuing Education for Contractors...

2008-12-17T16:09:00.000-08:00

I truly believe in continuing education for us
contractors. Whether you're in painting, concrete,
masonry, landscaping, etc. if you're
not moving forward by
attending trainings, seminars, trade shows
you're falling behind and the next person
who's been prepared will be landing the jobs.
I always like to read up on the monthly trade
magazines and keep up with the latest
information in our field. I'll continue to post
the latest trainings available, webinars,
seminars and trade show to keep you
up to date and in the know. In this time of
economic recession, now is the time to get
yourself prepared for 2009 and hope you
all have a blessed and wonderful holidays.

Other Option for Incoming Revenue.........

2008-12-17T15:56:00.000-08:00

well, we started slowing down in September. so we've been
informing our regular clients that we also offer snow removal
services (since we recently got hit with this winter
storm since sunday 12/13), landscaping, pruning &
hauling and site clean-up. We're just trying to keep our
guys busy during this winter
season and looking for additional sources of revenue to come
in. Looks like another way to go could be to offer holiday
lighting as another service. LED Lighting is available and
is the GREEN way to go. They're very durable and are made
of an extremely durable epoxy lens cover that is very
difficult to break. Which makes it better than the fragile
glass ones that always need to be replaced and take up
more energy. LED Lighting has a lifespan of 25 years, which
is a bigger plus over the older lighting plus with LED lighting
you'll save significantly on your power bills.

Smart Reader Seminar- hosted by the Portland Business Journal

2008-12-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

Network with other professionals and enjoy a seminar showing how to use the Business Journal as a "Business Tool." 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 0715 S.W. Bancroft St., Portland. REGISTER NOW!

HARDSCAPE NORTH AMERICA Trade Show & Seminars 01/14-17/09

2008-12-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

Beat the deadline and register for the Hardscape NA Trade Show today.
Deadline: Monday, December 22, 2009 on discounted housing and regular registration rate. After the deadline, higher rates apply.

Hear from Industry-Leading Experts at 2009 HNA

Join instructor Liz Strawbridge of Anchor Wall Systems for the following seminar.

Session 26: Saturday, January 17, 2009
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What Women Want

You Should Know

Women influence more than 75% of home decisions.
She isn't just influencing decisions she might be making the money that pays for them, too.
Women do more research; they seek more information and options
Women enjoy rapport building and might enjoy talking and asking questions before and during the project

Successful Selling

Listen...her story is giving you clues about how she uses the space and what you should offer; remember to offer options based on what you hear. ("A free standing wall might provide extra seating space for your large family gatherings...")
Present the human benefits, not the product benefits.
Don't talk down she's leading the project and you ignore her she might move on to another contractor.

This seminar qualifies for 1.5 CEU credit hours towards the ICPI Concrete Paver Business Professional Program.

Join instructor Monroe Porter of PROOF Management for the following three seminars.

Session 3: Friday, January 16, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Strategies for Success in a Slower Market

The goal of this program is to offer realistic and usable tips a contractor can implement in a slower market. This presentation highlights fatal flaws with input on how to correct the situation. Some of the topics included are ways to lower costs, the importance of maintaining margins, why a new market may not help you, pricing strategies and much more. Participants will immediately understand why hard work alone will not save their business.

This seminar qualifies for 1.5 CEU credit hours towards the ICPI Concrete Paver Business Professional Program.

Join instructor Linda Talley for the following seminar.

Session 1: Friday, January 16, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
What Landscapers Are Saying When They Say Nothing at All! - Communication Tips for Effective Leaders

As a landscaper, you think that people follow you because of what you say, and you would be right. However, what people really follow is your body language because people are always communicating—even when they are saying nothing at all. Actions speak louder than words! Whether you are a business owner, a manager or staff person, there are times when you must be able to establish your leadership skills and lead. Make sure you know how to do that effectively. Learn key actions that leaders do to mis-communicate and the "fixes" they can make in order to be a congruent leader.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn techniques to improve your self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
2. Learn how to re-align your thoughts/words/actions to get what you really want in your business!
3. Learn how to get rid of the little things that make you "invisible."
4. Create a framework to put your experience, know-how, character, and unique new skills to work.
5. Learn how perception and reality are both critical to your leadership and how to influence others to respond positively to you!

This seminar qualifies for 1.5 CEU credit hours towards the ICPI Concrete Paver Business Professional Program.

Additional HNA Highlights Include:

50+ hours of Business Management and Supervisor/Foreman Seminars with industry leading experts including, Charles Vander Kooi, George Hedley, Monroe Porter, Robert Menard and many more
Credit hours to earn for ICPI Level II Concrete Paver Installer and ICPI Concrete Paver Business Professional Certification
Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits
Indoor and outdoor installation demonstrations on raised patios, permeable pavements, CMU wall construction and more
Workshops for Distributors and Design Professionals
HNA Project Awards
And Much More
View additional sessions offered at HNA 2009

REMINDER: Please make your hotel reservations by December 22, 2008.

Ambassador Restaurant Project..12/06/08

2008-12-08T15:32:00.000-08:00

So this is our latest job that we just finished on Saturday at the
Ambassador Restaurant & Karaoke in Portland. They had requested to extend the front entrance
to the restaurant where the cones are at. My digital camera busted and so I had to
use my cell on this one.. We'll be posting up some more projects in a bit..
just taking me a while to upload it from my cell phone.

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2008-12-02T11:47:00.000-08:00

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Succeeding as a Decorative Contractor -

2008-12-02T01:49:00.000-08:00

This article by Khara Dismon, of the Concrete Network.com (Managing Editor) has always been a favorite of mines..in it she interviews Jim Peterson, president of The Concrete Network and asks him about how to succeed as a decorative concrete contractor.

Q: What's the number one thing a decorative concrete contractor
can do to ensure his success?

A: Hire an administrative assistant. I got this idea at the Rocky
Geans business School.

Q: Why does a decorative concrete need an administrative assistant?

A: Because as a small business person there are too many things that
need to get done- so if a contractor is a lone ranger and is attempting
"wear all the hats" lots of important things are not going to get done.

Q: What type of things does an administrative assistant do?

A: The administrative assistant can answer the phone (this is huge-
contractors must not let their calls go to voicemail), file time sheets
with a payroll service, order job materials ahead of time, call and
confirm jobs are ready, order rental equipment, schedule appointments
for showroom visits, input the payables, prepare the invoices, and
even do proposals and send out mailers.

Q: It seems like the administrative assistant is doing everything but
building the projects.

A: You got it! That's what most contractors get into decorative
contracting for, so they can build. Having an administrative assistant lets
the contractor do what they do best.

Q: Is it possible for an administrative assistant to get all this done?

A: You need an organized person who is not a goof-off surfing the internet
or talking on the phone to friends all day. Many of these tasks don't
take long - they just need to be done consistently. For instance,
taking a call from two crews to report the time daily takes two minutes;
calling to order materials for a project about five minutes; entering
invoices into the system takes about 20 minutes per week ( I think it
depends on the workload and how many assistants you have).

Q: Sounds like most of this is fairly straightforward once a person knows
what they are doing.

A: It is straightforward. It does take some time at the start to teach the
administrative assistant - and maybe some of the decorative contractors
don't know how the systems should be set up. But they should work
their butt off in the beginning getting all the systems set up with the
administrative assistant. ( I attended this Rocky Geans Concrete
business school in January this year and it is definitely worth every penny
paid to learn this stuff)

Q: How can small companies afford an administrative assistant?

A: The real question is, "How can they not afford an administrative assistant?"
If a decorative contractor gets to 500 K to a million or more in sales,
they have no problem with paying for the help. The problem is that if the
contractor doesn't have some help in the beginning, they will never reach
the $500 K to a million or more in sales.

Q: How much does an administrative assistant make?

A: It all depends on the location. It might be from $500 per week to $750 per week.
It sounds like a lot to a new company. Sometimes in the past when I've hired
I digest the expense mentally in quarter increments, " This person is going
to cost me $8,500.00 in the next quarter, but if they can be doing the job by
then, the company is really going to be progressing."

Q: What holds some contractors back from making a hiring move like this?

A: Money is tight in many cases. But this should be looked at just like you would
look at renting a skiploader to grade flatwork. You wouldn't grade flatwork by
hand because money is tight.

In other cases, maybe money isin't so tight but the contractor doesn't want to spend
money this way, they think they can do it all themselves, and most of the time
they just burn out after awhile. It's counterintuitive, but I've always found if
one works on the right things (and being organized and effective is a right thing')
what seems expensive actually proves to be a great bargain down the road.
You just need a lot of hard work and faith at the start.

When attending this training Rocky asked the male contractors there, how many
of them pay their wives for doing this and about 2 hands went up. He then asked
them to take the time to pay them for helping out. I not only run the office from
home, but I also juggle that and my homemaking duties, cleaning the house,
doing the family laundry, gardening, cooking meals, and taking care of the young
ones..and do not get paid for it..so a word to those out there who don't pay
your dw to do the administrative assistant work..kindly pay your wives what
they truly deserve.

So visit www.rockygeans.com to attend
their 2 day training. Next one is March 20-21, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
That was a life changing training!! Definitely will plan on attending again.

	Estimating Strategies		Financial Statements
	Bidding		Managing Field Operations
	Job Costing		Job Scheduling
	Marketing Ideas		Employee Management
	Managing Markups		Strategic Planning

Rocky will cover 24 topics in all. Register Now.

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2008-12-01T01:16:00.000-08:00

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2008-12-01T00:52:00.000-08:00

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Construction Bid Report for the week starting 11/23/08

2008-11-23T16:55:00.000-08:00


Commercial  -  - Arby?s Restaurant New Restaurant Bidding for Project 
Start Winter
Team Construction 4201 NE 66th Ave Ste. 105 Vancouver WA 98661
Contact: Jon Cook tel: 360-699-1477 Fax: 360-699-1454 E-mail: 
jonc@teamconstruction.com
Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans

New Negotiating -  All Trades
_______________________________________________________
Commercial  - Battleground, Washington       - Scotten Way  Plaza  
Bldg. 1 and 2  New Office 2 units 20000 Sq Ft  Shell Project Awarded 
Start Winter
HINTON INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION INC. 14010 NE 3RD CT # A106 VANCOUVER 
WA 98685-2969
Contact: MIKE tel: 1360-609-2978 Fax: 1-360-887-1096
E-mail: mike@hintondevelopment.com
call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
also Metal fab. need
Bids for Excavation is due by: September 19th, 2008
Bids for Electrical, site and shell are due by: September 24th, 2008








Update Negotiating -  02 Site Construction- Excavating, Earthwork 03 
Concrete- Slab, Concrete Contractor, Foundations 04 Masonry- Brick, 
Block Mason 05 Metals- Steel Fabricators 06 Wood and Plastics- Framing 
08 Doors and Windows- Glass & Glazing 15 Mechanical- Plumbing, Fire 
Protection 16 Electrical- Electrical Contractors
_______________________________________________________
Commercial  - Medford - Jackson County Clercks offices & admin 
Addition Office Interior Bidding for Project Start Winter
Adroit Construction Co. Inc. PO BOX 609/185 Mistletoe Rd.  Ashland OR
Contact: Christi McGonigal  Tel: 1-541-482-4098 Fax: 1-541-482-4218
Call the general contractor to view plans
Bids are due by: December 4th, 2008 2pm.
remodel for relocation of departments in 4 story building

New Negotiating -  All Trades
_______________________________________________________
Commercial  - OR / WA - Fire Stations 2-4-6   $950000 Exterior Bidding 
for Project Start Winter
CORP INC 5094 36TH AVE SE SALEM OR 97301-9349
Contact: Don Annotti Tel: 503-371-2453 Fax: 503-371-2296
Call the general contractor to view the plans
Bids are due by: December 9th, 2008 2:30pm.
Seismic updates

New Negotiating -  All Trades
_______________________________________________________
Commercial Residential  - Portland Metro - Various Projects New 
Project Awarded Start On going
Windward Construction, LLC. P O Box 10463  Portland  OR 97296
Contact: Matt Greer Tel: 503-869-6333
E-mail: windwardconstruction@hotmail.com
Call the general contractor to discuss this opportunity
Matt is looking to hire a full time electrical contractor
that he can depend on for various projects in the Portland
area.

Update Negotiating -  16 Electrical- Electrical Contractors
_______________________________________________________
Commercial  - Washington - QFC # 891 New Retail Wood Frame Bidding for 
Project Start Winter
JR Abbott Contruction  PO Box 84048  Seattle  OR 98124
Contact: Andy Sprague Tel: 1206-467-8500 Fax: 1206-447-1885
Call the general contractor to view the plans
fax prequalification forms
BIds Are Due By: December 12th, 2008  10am.

New Negotiating -  All Trades
_______________________________________________________
Multi Family  - Beaverton - Willamette Ridge  - Pod E & F New 
Townhomes Project Awarded Start Project in progress
Polygon Construction  109 E. 13th Street Vancouver  WA 98660
Contact: Maureen Lyons Tel: 503-221-1920
 E-mail: maureenlyons@polygonhomes.com

Call the general contractor to set appointment to view the plans
Flooring: Hardwood / Carpet / Laminate

Update Negotiating -  All Trades
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Multi Family  - Beaverton - Willamette Ridge New Townhomes Project 
Awarded Start Project in progress
Polygon Construction  109 E. 13th Street Vancouver  WA 98660
Contact: Maureen Lyons Tel: 503-221-1920
E-mail: maureenlyons@polygonhomes.com

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Multi Family Residential  - Seattle, Washington - bakhita Gardens  New 
Apartments  $9800000 Wood Frame Bidding for Project Start Winter
WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO 509 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle WA  98109
Contact: Dennis Maples / Mike Clancy
Tel: 206-547-4008 Fax: 2065473804
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Bids are due by: December 10th, 2008 2pm.
Location of project: 2301 2nd. Ave. Seattle, Wa.
Start date: February 15th, 2008

6 story concrete / wood frame
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Multi Family  - Tigard - Progress Ridge New Townhomes 13 units 3-Story 
Project Awarded Start Project in progress
Polygon Construction  109 E. 13th Street Vancouver  WA 98660
Contact: Maureen Lyons Tel: 503-221-1920
 E-mail: maureenlyons@polygonhomes.com

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Multi Family  - Wilsonville - Berkdhire Court Apartments  Apartments 
26 Buildings  units Interior Exterior 2-Story Bidding for Project 
Start Winter
S D Deacon Corp. of OR PO Box 25392 Portland OR 97298
Contact: Sommer McBride tel: 503-297-8791 Fax: 503-297-8997
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Residential  - Bellevue, Washington - Eastbridge Condos Remodel 
Condominiums Bidding for Project Start Winter
Charter Construction Inc 980 S. Hamey St.  Seattle WA 98108
Contact: Kris Boisoneuu Tel: 1206-382-1900 Fax: 1206-382-0450
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Bids are due by: December 9th, 2008

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Residential  - Hillsboro - New Townhomes 4 units Start Winter
PTR HOMES LLC PO BOX 25058 PORTLAND OR 97298
Contact: Tom Spitznagel  Tel: 503-297-5559 Fax: 503-297-3681

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Update Negotiating -  07 Thermal and Moisture- Composition Roof, Roofing
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Residential  - Milwaukie - Addition Remodel Custom Home 2500 with a 
garage  Sq Ft  Project Awarded Start Winter
Bright Works Inc. PO BOX 357 Lake Oswego OR 97034
Contact: Burr Boutwell  Tel: 503-697-7724 Fax: 503-697-3341
E-mail: burr@brightworks.us
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This project consists of new, blend and patch for siding

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Residential  - OR / WA - Various projects New Custom Home 2500 - 3500 
Sq Ft  Wood Frame 2-Story Start Winter
DR HORTON INC  4386 SW Macadam Ave suite 102 Portland OR 97239
Contact: Trisha Paul  tel: 503-222-4151
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prequalification is requested

flooring: hardwood / carpet / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank
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Residential  - Portland Metro - Various Projects  New Remodel Custom 
Home Project Awarded Start Upcoming
Don Silvey Construction 12055 SW 34th Ave Portland OR
Contact: Don Tel: 503-286-8691 E-mail: dvsilvey@sileco.info
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New Negotiating -  06 Wood and Plastics- Hardi-plank Siding, Siding 
Applications 07 Thermal and Moisture- Roofing, Composition Roof 09 
Finishes- Interior painting
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Residential  - Portland Metro - Division St.  New Custom Home 15 units 
Wood Frame 2-Story Project Awarded Start Winter
Palace Construction Corp 8733 SE 66th Ave Suite 201
Portland,  OR 97206
Contact: Samson Cheung Tel: 503-257-6674 Fax: 503-257-6675
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15 unit houses
flooring: carpet / hardwood / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

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Residential  - Portland N - N Olin Ave.  New Custom Home 2484 Sq Ft  
Wood Frame Project Awarded Start Winter
Palazzo Custom Homes 211 Ne Weilder  Portland  Or 97232
Contact: Project Management Tel: 503-288-7458
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flooring: carpet / hardwood / vinyl
roofing: comp
siding: hardi plank

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Residential  - Portland N E - Various Projects Addition Remodel Custom 
Home 2600 Sq Ft  Project Awarded Start Winter
Bryant Builders 18320 S W Delores Lane  Aloha  Or 97007
Contact: Terry tel: 503-318-5031 Fax: 503-356-1165 E-mail: 
starrider146@aol.com
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would really like to talk to someone who does ICF BLOCK
New Negotiating -  03 Concrete- Concrete Contractor 06 Wood and 
Plastics- Framing, Hardi-plank Siding 09 Finishes- Drywall 15 
Mechanical- H V A C, Plumbing
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Residential  - Portland N E - basement and bathroom remodel  Remodel 
Custom Home Project Awarded Start Winter
Windward Construction, LLC. P O Box 10463  Portland  OR 97296
Contact: Matt Greer tel: 503-869-6333 E-mail: windwardconstruction@hotmail.com
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Residential  - Seattle, Washington - Willson Court  Condos  Remodel 
Condominiums Exterior Bidding for Project Start Winter
Charter Construction Inc 980 S. Hamey St.  Seattle WA 98108
Contact: Chris Biega Tel: 1206-382-1900 Fax: 1206-382-0450
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Bids are due by: December 5th, 2008 2:30 pm.
Location of project: 420 Valley Street

New Negotiating -  06 Wood and Plastics- Siding Applications, Plywood, 
Siding, Aluminum Siding, Hardi-plank Siding
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Residential  - Seattle, Washington - Wison Court Condos  Remodel 
Condominiums Interior Exterior Bidding for Project Start Winter
Western Exterior Services Inc.  1806 Marine Drive NE
Marysville, Wa 98271
Contact: Ron Ward Tel: 1360-658-2448 Fax: 1425-740-0201
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Bids are due by: December 5th, 2008  5pm.

New Negotiating -  08 Doors and Windows- Glass & Glazing, Hardware, 
Mirrors, Overhead Doors, Skylights, Windows, Wood Doors 10 
Specialties- Exterior Protection 13 Special Construction- Decks
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Residential  - Seattle, Washington - Inhabit Dexter Apartments 22500 
Sq Ft  Exterior Bidding for Project Start Winter
Unimark Construction  1221 4th Ave.  Seattle  Wa.
Contact: Mark Darnell / Brian Mc Graw
Tel: 1206-628-5110 Fax: 1866-741-1662
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Bids are due by: December 5th, 2008  4pm.
site build construction only modularunits provided by others
6 story modular building including demo of existing structure

New Negotiating -  02 Site Construction- Clean-up, Earthwork, 
Excavating, Landscape, Underground Utilities, Utilities 03 Concrete- 
Finishing, Flatwork, Foundations, Pumping, Rebar
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Residential  - Tigard - New Townhomes 18 units 1500 Sq Ft  Project 
Awarded Start Winter
PTR HOMES LLC PO BOX 25058 PORTLAND OR 97298
Contact: Tom Spitznagel Tel: 503-297-5559 Fax: 503-297-3681
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Update Negotiating -  07 Thermal and Moisture- Roofing, Composition Roof
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Residential Industrial  - Tualatin - Various Projects New Custom Home 
3000 Sq Ft  Project Awarded Start Winter
GERTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 19200 SW 46TH AVE
 TUALATIN OR 97062-8770
Contact: Ken Gertz  Tel: 503-692-3390 Fax: 503-592-5433

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Update Negotiating -  02 Site Construction- Landscape 04 Masonry- 
Brick, Masonry 06 Wood and Plastics- Finish Carpentry, Framing, Siding 
Applications, Siding 09 Finishes- Tile 15 Mechanical- Plumbing 16 
Electrical- Electrical Contractors