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When Design and Construction Net- Table of Contents
work founder Tim Klabunde suggested that
we produce this online magazine, my heart
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jumped a few beats. We’ve been publish-
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ing regional construction publications for
approximately 20 years now, but always in
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print. I knew we could make the transition
to an electronic model, but also knew that Knock, Knock – A first-hand report of door-
the environment had to be right for this
to-door canvassing, by Mark Buckshon
type of initiative.
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The Network, formed out of a
Linkedin.com community that started with
virtually nothing earlier this year, has grown
Twitter’s Fundamental Flaw, by Tim Klabunde
to thousands of members in several cities.
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Network events in the Washington D.C.
area now attract hundreds of people. This
What happens when you reach 8,500 First
online publication is designed to enhance,
Level Contacts, by Ford Harding
support, and encourage the network and
its sponsors.
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Unlike conventional printed publica-
tions, it can incorporate visual technologies Unconfortable with Sales: You should be,
– ideal for explaining the work of one of our
by Mel Lester
Design and Construction Network spon-
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sors, SPINE. Y.spine3d.com/ou may also notice that, un-
like conventional magazines, the content
can change during the issue life. We'll
Network Discussions: A review of some
probably revise the section relating to the
communications between Design and
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Hour, for example. In future issues, we'll
enhance the visual capabilities of the pub-
How to deal with all your stuff despite
lication. In future issues, we’ll enhance the
visual capabilities of the publication.
multiple accounts, computers, and locations,
While the Design and Construction Re-
by Matt Handal
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lication, you can request printed copies or
subscriptions. We also of course welcome
your editorial submissions.
Consider sponsoring the Network to
combine online and physical connections
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Of course, I welcome your comments,
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