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The eyes have it: men do see things differently than women. There is some science involved and color is one aspect that proves the theory. The - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
In a few weeks, half of 2017 will be done and whether it is knee or neck deep in alligators, savvy businesses constantly take actions that elevate the - 5 Tips to Get the Highest Level of Cooperation
We know you must cooperate in order to succeed, but most organizations settle for a very low level of cooperation when they develop strategic partnerships. - Black & Blue
This Fun Stuff is more educational than usual so science and color nerds…get the party started. We are going from black to blue. In fact, these are - When Paint Turns Yellow, You’ll See Red
You rejoice because you’ve landed that dream job. You’ve got the contract to paint that new mega-mansion in your home town. To add to the dream, the - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
Are you a commercial contractor? Or maybe the better question is do you work for general contractors? Well, if the answer is yes, we have an excellent, - Commercial Preconstruction Best Practices
Following the Associated General Contactor’s National Convention held in Las Vegas in March, Tim Sinclair left with a new title: chair of AGC's Specialty - 3 Ways to Lower Insurance Premiums
Many business executives believe insurance brokers have control over the quotes they provide, but that’s not the case. Insurance carriers control the - Skilled Workers, Degree Required
When the German engineering company Siemens Energy opened a gas turbine production plant in Charlotte, N.C., some 10,000 people showed up at a job fair - Making Color in Early America
Until the mid-1800s, all dyes came from natural sources, such as insects, roots, or minerals. Producing them was difficult and expensive. In 1856, - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
It looks like it is not over until PPG says so. Following two unsolicited PPG offers to buy AkzoNobel, the Netherlands-based panting giant released some - Wanted: A Harvard for Skilled Jobs
In a new book, There Is Life After College, Jeff Selingo explores why students struggle to launch into a career after college and how they can better - The History of Color Science
In the 1660s, English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton began a series of experiments with sunlight and prisms. He demonstrated that clear - Origins of Craftsmanship American Paint History III
An enormous growth of the paint industry began in the 1860s, stimulated by the invention of a suitable marketing container--the paint can. The first factory-made - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
Ever wonder what the future will bring to paint and coatings application? Not the next several months or few years, but imagine the potential breakthroughs - 2017 Insurance Cost Forecast
What does the future hold for commercial insurance buyers in 2017? The insurance industry’s surplus is currently at an all-time high—increasing - How to Pay Yourself
From bills and expenses to payroll and taxes, small business owners pay a lot. But how do you pay the person at the top? The right answer is more than - Behr’s Community Project Alliance
Behr and Kilz products, while always competitively priced at The Home Depot, may be offered to members of U.S. Communities through a special program of - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
Enjoying the early spring bloom? Well, aside from the new season, it is an exciting time in the paint world with the interesting corporate jousting. The - Solving the Manager vs. Leader Dilemma
It is often said that not all good managers are good leaders, neither are all good leaders good managers. The business world kind of kept peace with this - Why Painting Companies Go Under
It really is the same question for everyone: Why do Small Businesses Fail? If it was easy to start and run a successful small business, just about - Younger Workers More Monitoring, Longer Projects
As described in a previous post, employment in the residential construction industry reached 2.68 million in January of this year. Although this is still - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
Spring is almost here and aside from the landscape waking up and exterior market bloom; we often see new product introductions. Here at PPT, we like checking - The Solution Isn’t Just Money
The vast majority of contractors are having a hard time finding workers, including project managers. While offering competitive salaries is important, - Origins of Craftsmanship American Paint History II
The paint Americans used in the past is undeniably part of a technological and commercial record. This is the 2nd of 4 installments and features information - A New Dimension in Color & Finish
Benjamin Moore revealed CENTURY – a new dimension in paint that builds upon the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship, precision and beauty. Formulated - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
If we asked the question, where are the best craftsmen found? Maybe some answers would include countries of origin like England, France, Germany, Italy, - 2017 Tech Predictions
When Star Trek debuted 50 years ago, who would have thought the technology employed on the Starship Enterprise would one day be used on construction jobsites. - 7 Tips for Training Millennials
In the August issue of Paint & Decorating Retailer magazine, columnist Jan Niehaus touches on the increasingly relevant issue of training millennials. - Painting Pro Times, the source for paint professionals!
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