People of Construction

Fishing for Crappie; fishing for projects I recently went on a three-day fishing trip with my brothers on a somewhat calm and peaceful Kincaid Lake right outside of Murphysboro, Illinois. I could not help but notice the analogy of fishing for crappie to fishing for construction projects. Perhaps my thinking and lack of focus to the task at hand interfered with my ability to catch my share of keepable crappie fish. Somewhere between the eating and drinking and card playing,…

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I have been silent for a while so thought I would update everyone on a few upcoming events and some thoughts swirling around in my head. Not all of them, just the ones relating to diversity and inclusion in our beloved design and construction industry. First, the second in a series of three or more classes to be held relating to discussion of the various chapters in my GUIDE TO BETTER BUSINESS book will be held at Hillsdale Fabricators on…

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The following is a new program I am introducing for interested minority owned contracting firms. My plans are to start this program in April so now is the time to indicate your interest by completing the application on this page and e mailing it to PEOPLEofconstruction@gmail.com. I will contact you to set up an informational meeting to discuss further and to make sure the program fits your needs. At that time we will discuss the various options for mentors to…

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Monday, we will celebrate Dr. King day, a cause for stopping to reflect and remember. Dr. King’s life and his words—with us forever—are a reminder to us of the ever constant fight for equality–in our country and in our industry. I was going to include some quotes from Dr. King’s famous “I HAVE A DREAM” speech on the PEOPLE web site but decided on another direction when I read the “Just Saying” message emailed by Rob Boyle, Justine Petersen. I…

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—Peace, Joy, Love, Faith, HOPE, family, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, attitude– Let us never let the pressures of the commercialization of the holiday keep us from the true meaning of Christmas. Birthdays are always great causes for celebration. My best to all on my PEOPLE list. Enjoy the holidays with your friends and families and then let’s prepare for a most productive and defining year in 2018. I have a good feel for all this coming year. Lots of opportunities and…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and the best of everything this holiday season to all my friends. I am thinking all things peace this year, thinking that if we bring peace to ourselves and to those around us, the little things such as acceptance and forgiveness will simply fall in place…and the world will be better. So, Peace is the PEOPLE word for 2017. Our next PEOPLE meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 13, at the offices of Hillsdale Fabricators,…

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(Note: To request a copy of AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY-Searching for a cause and finding hope in the battle against ALS or SMART DESIGN-The HBE Story, simply E-mail me at PEOPLEofconstruction@gmail.com and give me your mailing address–I will drop a copy in the mail the next day. You can then send a volentary donation of $20–or amount of your choice to cover costs to 64–PEOPLE, 646 Warrenton Drive, Kirkwood, MO 63122) Tis the season of NEED and the season of GIVING….

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I thought we had a most successful PEOPLE meeting on Tuesday; so great to see so many come and participate. I think we are making progress and I hope others feel the same. I am excited to see my book–PEOPLE of Construction-A Guide to Better Business–out on the street and so well received. If you did not get a copy, I am running fifty more copies and will have available right after Thanksgiving. Simply e mail me and I will…

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ANOUNCING AN INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE MEETING—A blog of sorts By: Ronald J. Unterreiner I have decided (in my mind) to hold an International PEOPLE meeting. Details are still unfolding in my mind but I see the event taking place at the Hard Hat Café in the former Alberici headquarters building in Wellston—date to be announced. Sure, we would have to use a bit of the parking lot and perhaps hire an extra guard but I think we can make it work….

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I am happy to report that I am fairly well complete with PEOPLE of Construction-A Guide to Better Business, my new book on tips as to how to start and maintain a business within the confines of commercial and residential construction. I hope to unveil it at the next PEOPLE meeting which will be Tuesday, November 14, at Hillsdale Fabricators, 2150 Kienlen in Wellston. This is the former home of Alberici and the frequent meeting place of PEOPLE. Hope to…

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