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Protecting Blueprints at the Construction SiteBlueprints are a critical part of any construction job, whether the job is big or small. In all cases, the ubiquitous blueprint is always in danger of being torn, damage, stained, or just worn out. Contractors typically carry blueprints as rolled documents which are referenced repeated times during a work day at the construction site. The potential dangers for blueprints include general wear and tear, weather, coffee spills, burns from cigarette ashes, and dirt and grime. The contractor often travels from site to site with the rolled blueprints tossed causally in the truck. If you have ever been to a construction site, you know that they are a chaotic and dirty place; this makes protecting blueprints at a construction site a full-time job. Thus, the life of a blueprint at the construction is short. Luckily new options now exist in the form of storing blueprints in plastic covers. These covers are proving to be a good method to protect files from coffee spills, weather, or dirt. They can also protect the documents from cigarette ashes. Plastic covers can provide good protection for blueprints that need to be carried from site to site; in effect, the blueprints become more durable and longer lived. Transporting blueprints in carriers is becoming a popular option since blueprints can be transported neatly, safely and conveniently. Carrier systems eliminate "curl" that makes rolled documents hard to handle. Carriers are engineered from durable, heavy duty materials designed to stand up to harsh weather and construction environments. Some of the carrier systems come with extra pockets and zipper closures, while others are compatible with all file cabinets back at the office. For the same reason, laminated files are becoming more popular for engineers, construction workers, and architects in the field. Large document lamination is affordable and provides for the ultimate safety of a document, although the weight of the document is more than doubled. Long term storage of laminated documents can prove problematic since they are inflexible and can get permanently creased. ================================ *** Digital Reprint Rights *** * You are not allowed to change anything in Article Content and Author Biography except the format for displaying the article properly. * You are allowed to use this article for free as long as it will not violate any laws. Other articles by this author »
About Brad Barrett
Brad Barrett is President of Easi File, the storage and filing systems company based in Irvine, California. Easi File manufacturers and sells vertical steel filing cabinets for storing engineering and architectural blueprints, documents, maps, film, printed circuit artwork and tape-ups. Various styles are available from sizes 11 inches up through 6 feet with all supplies to meet individual needs in industrial, commercial, and federal government applications. Easi File is a qualified GSA Supplier. For information on Easi File storage and filing systems, visit online at http://www.easifileusa.com or call 1-800-800-5563 or contact Brad Barrett at Email: info@easifileusa.com Related
And here is another random article you might be interested in... Measuring Organizational and Team Energy Levels"Energy will do anything that can be done in the world." â€" Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 18th century German poet, dramatist, novelist, and scientist We designed the "Energy Index" to help leaders dig deeper and uncover the root causes of why people they are trying to lead may not be mobilized and feel energized. The Index also points to areas that can be strengthened in order to further mobilize or energize a team or organization. The assessment is based on a five-point scale. 1 is extremely weak, 2 is fairly weak, 3 is moderate, 4 is fairly strong, and 5 is extremely strong. â€" We see change as a new challenge and opportunity to
grow A total score of 85 points or higher, means the group is likely very energized. A score of 60 - 84 is not very strong. The lowest scoring areas need to be addressed if the team or organization is going to increase its energy and mobilization. A score of 59 points or lower, probably means there's a serious morale or motivation problem in that team or organization. This is a deep-rooted problem that won't be quickly or easily fixed. Increasing energy levels starts with systematically addressing the lowest scoring areas. Self-rating is a good place to start with this Index. But the clearest picture will emerge by asking the team you're leading to rate each of these areas. Taking that courageous approach is the mark of a leader. It's a key part of building team commitment and ownership. Other articles by this author »
About Jim Clemmer
Jim Clemmer Excerpted from Jim's fourth bestseller, Growing the Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career, and Family Success. View the book's unique format and content, Introduction and Chapter One, and feedback showing why nearly 100,000 copies are now in print at http://www.growingthedistance.com. Jim's new companion book to Growing the Distance is The Leader's Digest: Timeless Principles for Team and Organization Success. Jim Clemmer is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, workshop/retreat leader, and management team developer on leadership, change, customer focus, culture, teams, and personal growth. His web site is http://www.clemmer.net/articles Related
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