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	<description>Developing Value Beyond The Build</description>
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		<title>Comment on Best in Class and Knowledge for Success by Tom Horn</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/continuing-education/best-in-class-and-knowledge-for-success/#comment-578</link>
		<dc:creator>Tom Horn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great closing remark.  I believe we have to show people we care as opposed to telling them.  If we do that right then we become trusted.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great closing remark.  I believe we have to show people we care as opposed to telling them.  If we do that right then we become trusted.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Hot Gas Reheat: Worth the Extra Cost? by Matthew Blake</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/commodities-pricing/hot-gas-reheat-worth-the-extra-cost/#comment-554</link>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Blake</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Merrill,

Good article on what some perceive as a &quot;mystery&quot; system. With the required ventilation rates being increased by ASHRAE and Building Codes, energy usage and humidity control become a concern. We&#039;ve been using Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) as an alternative to hot gas reheat with much sucess. The ERVs provide proper amounts of ventilation at a fraction of the energy usage of hot gas, all while controlling humidity levels. A simple yet impressive technology. Something to consider! Thanks for letting me interject. 

Matthew</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Merrill,</p>
<p>Good article on what some perceive as a &#8220;mystery&#8221; system. With the required ventilation rates being increased by ASHRAE and Building Codes, energy usage and humidity control become a concern. We&#8217;ve been using Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) as an alternative to hot gas reheat with much sucess. The ERVs provide proper amounts of ventilation at a fraction of the energy usage of hot gas, all while controlling humidity levels. A simple yet impressive technology. Something to consider! Thanks for letting me interject. </p>
<p>Matthew</p>
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		<title>Comment on Civil Rights and the Evolution of Design by Gwendolyn Brown</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/community-service/civil-rights-and-the-evolution-of-design/#comment-553</link>
		<dc:creator>Gwendolyn Brown</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It is a tremendous joy to not only know that an organization is very active like Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham, but what they represent speaks for itself. 

It is wonderful that our organization truly believes in individuals with challenges living as independently as possible. That is something that I have firmly believed in since starting the journey long ago. 

Talk about the &quot;Heartbeat of America&quot;...a place that supports, trains, researches, goes beyond the limits, encourages, builds up, and a whole lot more in regards to individuals with challenges who come in contact with Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham.

I have not worked with our organization for very long, but I am amazed with the individuals that I work with or observe. 

I am really eager to see the final building that is in the making. I truly believe that it is going to be fantastic and will part of the continued process that will open up so many more doors for our consumers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a tremendous joy to not only know that an organization is very active like Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham, but what they represent speaks for itself. </p>
<p>It is wonderful that our organization truly believes in individuals with challenges living as independently as possible. That is something that I have firmly believed in since starting the journey long ago. </p>
<p>Talk about the &#8220;Heartbeat of America&#8221;&#8230;a place that supports, trains, researches, goes beyond the limits, encourages, builds up, and a whole lot more in regards to individuals with challenges who come in contact with Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham.</p>
<p>I have not worked with our organization for very long, but I am amazed with the individuals that I work with or observe. </p>
<p>I am really eager to see the final building that is in the making. I truly believe that it is going to be fantastic and will part of the continued process that will open up so many more doors for our consumers.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Civil Rights and the Evolution of Design by Trecia C. Benefield</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/community-service/civil-rights-and-the-evolution-of-design/#comment-552</link>
		<dc:creator>Trecia C. Benefield</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How often does a community have a place where everybody can acccess it&#039;s services.  Yeah Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham,  FYI I work for this organization and believe the mission;  to empower people to fully participate in the community.  Practice what you preach cool concept!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often does a community have a place where everybody can acccess it&#8217;s services.  Yeah Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham,  FYI I work for this organization and believe the mission;  to empower people to fully participate in the community.  Practice what you preach cool concept!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Our Woodworking Barn Gives New Life to Trees Cut on Site by David Willingham</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/conservation/our-woodworking-barn-gives-new-life-to-trees-cut-on-site/#comment-489</link>
		<dc:creator>David Willingham</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great idea!! Looking forward to your furniture designs.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great idea!! Looking forward to your furniture designs.</p>
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		<title>Comment on BIM: Getting Past the Hype by admin</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/construction-trends/bim-getting-past-the-hype/#comment-487</link>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:19:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Aubrey,

You are ahead of the curve. Most of our current projects with architects that care and are invested are using Revit and get it for the client as well. Wins all the way around.

Merrill</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aubrey,</p>
<p>You are ahead of the curve. Most of our current projects with architects that care and are invested are using Revit and get it for the client as well. Wins all the way around.</p>
<p>Merrill</p>
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		<title>Comment on BIM: Getting Past the Hype by Aubrey Garrison</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/construction-trends/bim-getting-past-the-hype/#comment-479</link>
		<dc:creator>Aubrey Garrison</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Our firm totally committed to Revit (BIM) 5 years ago and every project is Revit, beginning to end.  I agree that it will become the norm.  As a tool Revit allows the client to become part of the creative process.  We conduct 2 day &quot;LIVE design sessions&quot; with the client in our creative suite the entire time and they all think it is better then &quot;sliced bread&quot;.  The design blends a clients DNA and our expertise to produce the exact design the client is seeking.

This design process eliminates the traditional &quot;back &amp; forth&quot; during the initial design and creates an environment where our team and the client can come together and &quot;get the design right&quot; the first time, not after numerous meetings and months of time.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our firm totally committed to Revit (BIM) 5 years ago and every project is Revit, beginning to end.  I agree that it will become the norm.  As a tool Revit allows the client to become part of the creative process.  We conduct 2 day &#8220;LIVE design sessions&#8221; with the client in our creative suite the entire time and they all think it is better then &#8220;sliced bread&#8221;.  The design blends a clients DNA and our expertise to produce the exact design the client is seeking.</p>
<p>This design process eliminates the traditional &#8220;back &amp; forth&#8221; during the initial design and creates an environment where our team and the client can come together and &#8220;get the design right&#8221; the first time, not after numerous meetings and months of time.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Take Lemons and Make Lemonade: Embrace Workplace Evolution by David Willingham</title>
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		<dc:creator>David Willingham</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I’ve been working as a drafter in the Architectural field since the days of manual drawing. There was a time when I was outrun by technology. I don’t want that to happen again. Sometimes I commit one hour a day after work to new program tutorials. I’m presently learning Rivet. I know that I don’t want to be the out of work organ player.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve been working as a drafter in the Architectural field since the days of manual drawing. There was a time when I was outrun by technology. I don’t want that to happen again. Sometimes I commit one hour a day after work to new program tutorials. I’m presently learning Rivet. I know that I don’t want to be the out of work organ player.</p>
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		<title>Comment on In Construction, Should You Hire for Technical Skills or Communication Skills? by David Willingham</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/leadership/in-construction-should-you-hire-for-technical-skills-or-communication-skills/#comment-473</link>
		<dc:creator>David Willingham</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Before I read the article I had the same thought as you. Without communication skills technical knowledge is worth less. It’s also important to have a good relationship with fellow workers. When conflicts arise it’s easier to find a resolution that satisfies both parties.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before I read the article I had the same thought as you. Without communication skills technical knowledge is worth less. It’s also important to have a good relationship with fellow workers. When conflicts arise it’s easier to find a resolution that satisfies both parties.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Relationships matter to get more business by admin</title>
		<link>http://plantingacorns.com/customer-relationships/relationships-matter-to-get-more-business/#comment-439</link>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wise words, Craig. We&#039;ve found that &quot;pulling&quot;--getting to know our customers and tailoring communication to their style--works better than &quot;pushing&quot; for the long term.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wise words, Craig. We&#8217;ve found that &#8220;pulling&#8221;&#8211;getting to know our customers and tailoring communication to their style&#8211;works better than &#8220;pushing&#8221; for the long term.</p>
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