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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
March Maddness/2011code is Coming
March madness is here and boy has it
been a long winter. I for one cant wait till summer. Speaking of summer,
wanted to get the word out about some of the changes coming up in Virginia. It
looks like the state will adopt the 2011 NEC code. The Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code is slated to go in effect July 2014. There have been a lot of
changes in the 2011 NEC from the 2008 NEC. We have not been on the 2008 NEC
very long, but it seemed like we were on the 2005 NEC for a long time. The
process takes many meetings for the boards to approve all the changes in
Richmond, they listen to a lot of input from people like you and I. So if you
like; you can get involved. Your input does count.
One of the big changes is that the continuing
education is still required for renewing your tradesman license. The
requirements remain at 3 hours forElectrical, HVAC/Mechanical, and
Plumbing. Fuel/Gas requires only one hour. Many of you I have heard; get
upset that the state requires you to be up to date on the new codes. Codes are
updated to meet technology changes and new equipment types that continually
come out on the market. Well, as we all know the codes are not an instruction
manual on how to be a tradesman, but they are there to insure a safe
installation for those that use HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas systems.
Keeping up with the codes not only keeps you as a tradesman abreast of the
changes it also allows you to provide the safest and most up to date
installation to your customers. Face it, there are many people who claim to be a
qualified tradesman, but then we hear of the damage that is done to people’s
homes, and in many cases lives. The so called qualified tradesman take
dangerous short cuts to make it work and charge high dollar for shoddy work.
You should be advertizing your license showing your qualifications,
giving your customers piece of mind. Face it most people have no idea of how their
systems work in their home. They go to the local big box store and read a book
for 15 minutes and think they are an expert. Now I am not saying that licensed
tradesman never do shoddy work but most understand the true dangers to life
safety and would not risk putting their customers lives at risk doing work that
is directly against code.
Many States require 8-20 hours of
education every two years. The real question is, do we get enough education to
stay ahead of the curve. Put yourself in your customer’s shoes; do you think
they would rather have a qualified person. Though the non-license tradesman is
cheaper and asks the homeowner to pull a permit because he can’t or he sends in
helpers he hired off the street, when they collect the money and the gas leak
causes their home to explode, how much did they really save? Would you want a
person that stayed at a motel overnight and read about heart surgery perform
surgery on you? I think not; so let’s put quality and respect back in all the
trades as we keep Surging Forward.
Well bye for now and remember Stay
Safe and Keep Surging Forward.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Where Do I Go From Here?
Hello fellow Tradesman,
As I write this post I am really seeking on the next steps of helping fellow tradesman and men from all career walks. Yes I know there are many women out there and they actually make some of the best skilled workers in the construction industry. But this post is focused on the men of the trade. As I talk with many out there today, there seems to be a fight between giving up and pushing forward. It is getting harder and harder for men to keep pushing because we have created a culture in which men feel that they have to handle issues alone. If one seeks help he is considered a failure. This is so far from the truth. Men have always come together in groups, bands of brothers, the gang, the football game, even during war. Men fight and tackle the tough issues as a team. Have you ever seen a one man football team? I dont think so. The best way to grow and survive is through being mentored by other men. None of us can say we learned the skills of the trade entirely on our own. Someone had to teach us and mentor us , even if it was only for a short time. We can all think of people in our lives that have had a positive and a negative impact on us. Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have any goals in your life? Are you on the career path you want?, Do you know how to even get on the career path you want?, Do you have the relationship you want with your girlfriend or spouse?, Do you even know how to have a relationship? These are hard questions that you may not even want to ask yourself but if you don't, you will be heading in the wrong direction of even just burying your self in a video game hoping that none of these real issues will ever effect me. For this post I am just really pushing you to think on some real issues that effect all men whether you believe it or not. You see it does not matter if you believe it or not it can and will keep you from succeeding and having that positive life if you do not address these and many other issues about life. . If you are in the Hampton Roads area drop by our website and send us an email. Visit our Mens Fraternity page and try come by one of the free teachings held a YNOT Pizza where we as men get together and talk.
Our website is www.surgingforward.com Take charge today one way or another, read a book on leadership, challenge yourself. Make a change move forward. Never quit. Stand firm.No what you believe and why. Many men have done this and even created Nations, That will you do
Well by for now
Stay safe and keep Surging Forward
As I write this post I am really seeking on the next steps of helping fellow tradesman and men from all career walks. Yes I know there are many women out there and they actually make some of the best skilled workers in the construction industry. But this post is focused on the men of the trade. As I talk with many out there today, there seems to be a fight between giving up and pushing forward. It is getting harder and harder for men to keep pushing because we have created a culture in which men feel that they have to handle issues alone. If one seeks help he is considered a failure. This is so far from the truth. Men have always come together in groups, bands of brothers, the gang, the football game, even during war. Men fight and tackle the tough issues as a team. Have you ever seen a one man football team? I dont think so. The best way to grow and survive is through being mentored by other men. None of us can say we learned the skills of the trade entirely on our own. Someone had to teach us and mentor us , even if it was only for a short time. We can all think of people in our lives that have had a positive and a negative impact on us. Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have any goals in your life? Are you on the career path you want?, Do you know how to even get on the career path you want?, Do you have the relationship you want with your girlfriend or spouse?, Do you even know how to have a relationship? These are hard questions that you may not even want to ask yourself but if you don't, you will be heading in the wrong direction of even just burying your self in a video game hoping that none of these real issues will ever effect me. For this post I am just really pushing you to think on some real issues that effect all men whether you believe it or not. You see it does not matter if you believe it or not it can and will keep you from succeeding and having that positive life if you do not address these and many other issues about life. . If you are in the Hampton Roads area drop by our website and send us an email. Visit our Mens Fraternity page and try come by one of the free teachings held a YNOT Pizza where we as men get together and talk.
Our website is www.surgingforward.com Take charge today one way or another, read a book on leadership, challenge yourself. Make a change move forward. Never quit. Stand firm.No what you believe and why. Many men have done this and even created Nations, That will you do
Well by for now
Stay safe and keep Surging Forward
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