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Author: Valarie Johnson

women in residential construction
Industry and Economy 

The Number of Women in Construction is Growing – Albeit Slowly

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 Valarie Johnson 43 Views 0 Comments Winter 2023, women in construction

The opportunities and demand for women in residential construction have never been greater, even if growth is happening at a

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stress
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Business Management 

Managing Work Stress

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Valarie Johnson 80 Views 0 Comments employees, fall 2022, stress

Feeling some stress is normal, especially when dealing with challenges or deadlines. Chronic stress, however, may affect your well-being. Valarie

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container homes
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Design 

Avant-garde Container Homes

October 19, 2022November 21, 2022 Valarie Johnson 186 Views 0 Comments container homes, fall 2022

Living in shipping container homes has become a trend worldwide, even right here in our own backyard. Valarie JohnsonValarie is

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jobsite safety
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Labor and Safety 

Construction Industry Leaders Gather in Denver to Address Mental Health Challenges

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Valarie Johnson 134 Views 0 Comments suicide in construction, Summer 2022

Roughly 1,000 construction workers die each year on the job. This is why jobsite safety is such a priority in

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accessibility
Universal Design 

Home Sweet (Forever) Home

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Valarie Johnson 375 Views accessibility, Summer 2022, universal design

Colorado builders are taking note of the growing need for homes designed to increase usability and accessibility for all who

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mindfulness
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Business Management Labor and Safety 

Heightened Sense of Balance for the Building Industry

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Valarie Johnson 122 Views 0 Comments mental health, mindfulness, Spring 2022

Mindfulness is a simple, practical, and effective way to enhance overall physical and mental wellbeing; it also offers social, environmental,

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teamwork collaboration
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Business Management Community Outreach 

Let’s Engage

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Valarie Johnson 123 Views 0 Comments collaboration, Spring 2022, teamwork

Might I suggest that if ever there were a time to invoke the tenets of teamwork, collaboration and connection, it

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nature
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Community and Philanthropy Outdoor Living 

Nurtured by Nature

April 25, 2022May 11, 2022 Valarie Johnson 275 Views 0 Comments biophilic design, landscape, nature, Spring 2022

A growing body of studies indicates people are drawn to the subtle, yet powerful magnetism of nature, and for good

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Home Technology Pros Help Bring Homes to Life with Modern Lighting Systems
Design Expert Advice 

Home Technology Pros Help Bring Homes to Life with Modern Lighting Systems

November 25, 2022 Andy Cochran 0
Colorado’s New Retail Delivery Fee – Effective 7/1/22
Expert Advice Industry and Economy 

Colorado’s New Retail Delivery Fee – Effective 7/1/22

November 5, 2022 Alan Smith 0
Are Your Landscapes a Deferred Expense?
Expert Advice Outdoor Living 

Are Your Landscapes a Deferred Expense?

November 3, 2022 Ann Kendall 0
Offshore Asset Protection Trusts
Expert Advice Insurance and Risk Management 

Offshore Asset Protection Trusts

November 2, 2022 David McLain 0

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Custom Installed vs. DIY Home Technology
Design Technology 

Custom Installed vs. DIY Home Technology

January 24, 2023 Andy Cochran 0

One of the questions I hear the most is, “What makes your products different from what I can buy online

Spend Some Time Sharpening Your Ax
Legislation and Regulation 

Spend Some Time Sharpening Your Ax

January 24, 2023 David McLain 0
Women Adding Value to the Construction Industry Every Day in Every Way
Business Management 

Women Adding Value to the Construction Industry Every Day in Every Way

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Design Materials Outdoor Living 

The Hearth of the Home

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