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OMA , Jason Keen, Jason O'Rear · New Museum Expansion
OMA’s first cultural institution in New York, a new addition to the SANAA-designed museum building at 235 Bowery, provides much-needed space for its expanded activities and increasing public ambitions—doubling the program and square footage on a site immediately adjacent to the existing building. The new building acknowledges a changing role for museums, beyond their function as producers of exhibitions.
Why Selecting the Right Tools Can Increase Your Success
Would a person trust a doctor who uses a machete for surgeries, rather than a scalpel? How about if that doctor does not use laser technology that has improved surgery success rates from 80 percent to 95 percent? In either case, a person would likely not use the doctor who follows these practices. Also, this doctor would not likely be inbusiness long, due to lack of patients. Selecting the right software for a construction company is like selecting the right tool for a job.
Operating with Precision Software
Would a person trust a doctor who uses a machete for surgeries, rather than a scalpel? How about if that doctor does not use laser technology that has improved surgery success rates from 80 percent to 95 percent? In either case, a person would likely not use the doctor who follows these practices. Also, this doctor would not likely be inbusiness long, due to lack of patients. Selecting the right software for a construction company is like selecting the right tool for a job.
Improving the Payment Process for Your Company
How long does it take for most non-publicly traded construction companies to produce financials? A firsthand observation of construction companies shows the average close is greater than 10 days after month end. How about processing payroll? Most companies take several days to post payroll. For every day that reporting lags behind the actual occurrence of work, the ability to use the data to drive business decisions decreases.
Getting Out of the Rearview Mirror
How long does it take for most non-publicly traded construction companies to produce financials? A firsthand observation of construction companies shows the average close is greater than 10 days after month end. How about processing payroll? Most companies take several days to post payroll. For every day that reporting lags behind the actual occurrence of work, the ability to use the data to drive business decisions decreases.
Detroit Named First American City of Design by UNESCO
This week Detroit became the first American city to be named a UNESCO City of Design, an honor that recognizes a city's design legacy and commitment to promote cultural and creative industries, joining a total of 116 cities in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. The application to UNESCO was put forth by DC3, a five-year-old network founded by Business Leaders for Michigan and committed to fostering creative fields in the state.
This car will not be self-driving
It’s an interesting time to be writing about cars. In fact, it’s always been interesting, but now more so than ever. Today the three “U.S.” companies are turning out some of the best cars available in the world, regardless of price class. Quality, reliability, and fuel consumption rival those of the Asians, while dynamic qualities such as ride, handling, steering, brakes, and fit and finish often trounce those of the Germans.
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