Economics
How to Budget Effectively for Long-Term Building Maintenance and Updates
If you own a building, whether a recent build or a historic structure, it’s important to be aware that there will be long-term costs for maintaining the building. A carefully considered plan for ongoing upkeep is essential. What follows are some key considerations for crafting that plan.
Read MoreHow to Leverage an RFP to Gain Insight on an Architecture Firm
Finding the right architecture team can make all the difference in the success of your construction or renovation project. But how do you do that? One of the keys is writing a good request for proposal (RFP). And by “good” we mean one that gets you all the information you need to identify the firm…
Read MoreConnecticut Industry by Numbers
The numbers are in Connecticut’s Department of Labor has posted Employment by Industry numbers for 2010. Here is a summary: Top 5 Industries, by employment 1. Services (840,520) 2. Retail Trade (303,460) 3. Manufacturing (251,600) 4. Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (152,270) 5. Government, including Post Office (111,860) Top 5 Manufacturing, by employment 1. Transportation…
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