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Todd Hesnor

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30-year construction vet ◾ Grinding it out in startup world ◾ Pro-Trades ◾ Bootstrapper ◾ Solved your Office-to-Field issues!

New York
Joined May 2018
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Todd Hesnor
10 days
This is awesome. We’d never do these tasks with two people. It would be a huge waste of time. You’d lose money and productivity. It’s just silly to even consider, right? Now think about how you’re sharing project info with your Trades in the field. They probably have to ask
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jameson 🌊🌊🌊
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That’s not a two man job
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10 months
@IcyVert Two things at once? Right, Trav?
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2 years
@TrungTPhan Here's another cool one for @nfl fans... Those sticky receivers gloves? They originated in the glazing industry. Glaziers wore them because it made handling the slick sheets of glass safer and easier. They also happen to be great for catching footballs.
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9 months
@awfulannouncing No different than Coach Prime.
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10 months
@realEstateTrent I don’t see that as passive aggressive. Are we now just looking for things to be offended at?
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11 months
@realEstateTrent “Life is addition until age 40 and then subtraction after.” And the thing is, you don’t truly realize it until you’re 50!
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1 year
@realEstateTrent You rarely encounter a hater more successful than you are.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@TheJacobTurner If you think Ohtani’s contract is impressive, remember that there’s a guy paying him that money. Along with a bunch of other millionaire’s salaries. That’s the guy I’m in awe over.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
@bavedikian @trdny I understand everyone’s infatuation with BK. He seems like a good guy and he’s obviously been successful. BUT, you have no idea. You don’t know the backstory. You don’t know what transpired behind office doors. You’re just (somewhat) blindly siding with a man because you like
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@realEstateTrent Since you mentioned residential agents, I’ve been wondering about something similar since I sold my last home. I’m not in RE, so I honestly don’t know. With respect to list price- $2M = $100k commission $1.8M = $90k commission But at $1.8M the house sells fast. They close
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@shawngorham @jcolesimpson might consider taking his post and anything associated with it down ASAP. @shawngorham was being nice. It’s not going to be fun explaining this picture, the “you can lead a horse” comment and his cavalier attitude towards worker safety when he’s on the stand.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
The next time you scan a QR Code, take a second to think just how useful they could be in construction. Instant access to any Submittal, RFI, Drawing, Spec, Contact, etc. that you need - without having to stop work and ask someone else for it. The solution is out there….
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
The construction industry adopting technology…..
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10 months
@mrfboyer I’ll give you $1000 to show up and convince her to stop looking.
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
@CREdebtlawyer This from a lawyer?!?!?!
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
The problem I’ve encountered with the CM platforms providing info to the field is that they require the Tradesperson to download the app, login and then navigate to what they need. That’s a big ask. 💡 TALIHO eliminates all of that. Simply scan a QR Code and gain instant,
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
I'd rather Follow someone who is actually working in their trade and posting once or twice a day to help out others... ...than someone who is on here all day posting hundreds of times trying to help themselves. Just me though.
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
I'm very excited to announce the launch of TALIHO! It's been a humbling experience transitioning from a 30-year career in design and construction into the world of tech start-ups. Pumped to start working with AEC's to improve our platform - and the construction industry.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
As an engineer reviewing submittals, it’s our responsibility to ensure that a submitted product meets (or exceeds) the design intent with respect to: ✅ Materials ✅ Construction ✅ Size ✅ Weight ✅ Performance ✅ Etc. But there’s a ton of other info packed into those
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9 months
@awfulannouncing The difference is Payton did it with a grown man making hundreds of millions of dollars. Prime did it to 19 and 20 yo’s.
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10 months
🔥 Hot Topic 🔥 Attracting New Talent Into Construction. Let’s look at it from another angle. Your first job in construction? And what attracted you to it? I’ll start. 👇 Fire Watch. 18 years old. Monitored welder(s) in a confined space at a large chemical processing plant.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@SteveOnSpeed I tell my kids that life is 100% about the choices you make. And the most important choice of your life is who you select as your friends in HS.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Architects and engineers… 1️⃣ Specify that your firm be included as an “Additionally Insured” on Certificates of Insurance from every Trade you touch. 2️⃣ Do not process a Submittal, RFI, Payment Application, etc. until you have a record of the COI with your name on it. It’s
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
If you’re an engineer scheduling a large quantity of expensive equipment, let’s say a few hundred Heat Pumps…. Consider insisting that the manufacturer’s rep take you, the CM, your Client and your Client’s head of maintenance over to a similar site where the same exact product
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
Miscommunication in construction is not just a US pain point. It’s global.
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
7 months
Taliho's impact spans borders! 🌎 With users in Canada, Denmark, and more, we're reaching global heights. Tomorrow, a call with a pro from Nigeria! International collaborations in full swing! #GlobalReach #InternationalSuccess #TalihoAbroad
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
Professionally speaking, never use the word “cheap” as an adjective. Instead, train youself to say “inexpensive”.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
Construction innovations by decade: 1950’s: Tower Cranes 1960’s: Skid Steers 1970’s: Concrete Pumps 1980’s: CAD 1990’s: GPS Tech 2000’s: BIM 2010’s: Drones 2020’s: Augmented Reality The construction industry hasn’t globally accepted a new technology since the 80’s. We really
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
I feel like there’s a lot more disposable income today. I grew up in the 80’s/90’s. We had… 1 Car 1 TV 1 Bathroom 1 Phone 1 Vacation (driving) And we were firmly in the middle class. Please explain….
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
@TheCreatorsBP Thanks for this! I’m a 30 year construction vet who developed an app that utilizes groups of QR Codes to help job site communication. Think Dropbox with QR Coded access to each folder.
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
Construction inventions are typically conceived from experienced pain points on the job site. Man, I feel for this guy.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
For A/E firms, design drawings are the face of the company. They are equally important as your website. If you're doing it right, contractors will associate them with your firm as soon as they pick them up. Here's a few easy tips to make your drawings stand out from the crowd.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
Why is it that every industry - except construction - has successfully adopted the use of QR Codes? 🤔
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
8 months
Unleash efficiency in construction management with QR codes! Reclaim 12-15 hours a week, empower your team, and lead the charge toward a more productive future. 💪 #ConstructionInnovation #ConstructionLeaders
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
@antonia_mdprjct @SamJ_Coffman QR Coded, instant access to project data. Integrates with Procore. Auto populates QR’s with your Procore project data. No app, login, or nav thru Procore platform. Keep your trades working, not waiting, Free up PM’s & Supers for more pressing issues.
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
@realEstateTrent They’re probably thinking - “I can’t believe this guy keeps giving me a nice cut of $10M without taking any risk.”
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
Your PM’s are wasting 12-15 hours a week chasing documents. Free them up to focus on more pressing issues. ⭐️ Integrated with Procore. ⭐️ Seamlessly share any project document. 👉 Free Trial from link in profile.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
If you’re posting construction pictures, I’d suggest taking a real hard look at them beforehand. Even pictures you think are harmless can show potential trip hazards, lack of fall protection, leading edge violations, missing PPE, cluttered exit aisles, etc. Your posts live on
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Strongly advise any A/E’s against ever taking a job that has anything to do with renovating a strip mall Pet Store. Fieldwork is unbearable - especially if the space has been vacant for a while. I’ve been in some dirty, oily, hot, humid facilities. Love them all. Pet Stores is
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
Love to see this. GC sharing the spotlight with a trusted sub. Need more of this in construction. Kudos to @ZwickBuilds and @inc_umc .
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Zwick Construction
7 months
With Bowers wrapping up, we’d like to highlight one of our key trade partners: @inc_umc , a plumbing and HVAC firm. UMC credits their success on their commitment to their core values, some of which mirror our core values. For that commitment, we express our appreciation to UMC.
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
The key to success? Find a way to make life easier for others. Your boss, your clients, your kids, parents, friends - it doesn’t matter. We all want to find ways to ease the burden of everyday life/work. If you can make just one phase of their life easier to navigate, the
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@BlackManThurr @awfulannouncing Now they have a 1 win program.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Words matter. Be careful how you use them. Here’s a fun story and good example of the importance of choosing the right words…. Cop: You know why I pulled you over? Guy: No, sir. Cop: You didn’t stop at the sign. Guy: Sure I did. Cop: No, you didn’t. Guy: Come on, I slowed
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@HealthcareREguy Your right. They’re doing Shrooms and Ayahuasca.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
So true. Own your data. We’re excellent collecting data in the construction industry. We’re not nearly as good at sharing it, or utilizing it to our benefit.
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Sasha Reed
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Keynote at MEP Innovation ‘24: project delays and the story data tells us. Own your data in order to pivot from reactive to predictive planning and build anti-fragile teams. Anticipate when early collaboration is most critical and avoid costly change events at close out.
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11 months
@JulieChangRE Smaller account here. Was psyched to hear about the changes. Disappointed. More bots, worse feeds, and reach is down.
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
Material is not the only waste on construction sites. Communication waste leads to inefficiency and loss of productivity, too!
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
9 months
Relying on multiple people for a task that one could handle easily? Let's rethink the RFI workflow and make it more streamlined for the tradesmen on your site. 🔄 #EfficiencyMatters #OptimizeWorkflow #Skilledtrades
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
I’m 50 with three teen kids. If I want to show them how I grew up I have to pull out one of those dusty old photo albums. It blows my mind that my kids children will so easily be able to see their parents entire life, digitally, from birth on.
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
Contractors can build better relationships with AEs by questioning oversights before submitting a bid. That future relationship is much more valuable than the potential change order they’re hoping to cash in on. #construction #contractors #architects #engineers
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
@Carters_Harder Tell her she’s a meme. It’s better than winning the contest!
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
What do the below traits have in common? 1️⃣ Showing up on time 2️⃣ Being prepared 3️⃣ Body language 4️⃣ Integrity 5️⃣ Attitude 6️⃣ Effort 7️⃣ Passion 8️⃣ Being coachable They all require 0️⃣ talent.
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
@SpaceCoastCRE @_heathermonahan A - But I’d lose the magazines on the bottom shelf of coffee table.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
This is powerful. If you’re in construction and you’re not heading digital, you’re falling behind.👇 “Working digitally should mean you are not as constrained by time and space; you should even be able to collaborate with others in real time. Working digitally should mean you
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
For all the Procore users out there. QR Codes are great for jobsite communication and collaboration. 👇🏼
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
1 year
Construction QR Codes provide field users with an instantaneous gateway to the @procoretech project data you wish to share. ✅Drawings ✅Specifications ✅Submittals ✅RFI's ✅Documents ✅Observations ✅Coordination Issues ✅Inspections ✅Instructions ✅Punch Lists ✅Incidents
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
@Levijameshere Not for me. Not here to play games. I don’t have time or energy to waste trying to figure out if I’m dealing with the nice guy or the ass. Prefer genuine people myself.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@realEstateTrent I’m not in RE, but I (used to) follow a bunch of RE accounts. What I’ve noticed is that when things slowed down in RE, people who used to post occasionally now have a lot more time to devote to this platform. And the more they post, the more others are able to pull back the
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
@jasonkunk That’s not right. For the speaker - or the audience that is expecting a live engagement. Very misleading.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
I was at a site yesterday to witness a start-up on an AHU. The technician mentioned that he gets billed out at $230 per hour. It’s time for us A/E’s to raise our rates.
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
@StephNass I’m more curious how you can manage to have only two people working to help 1000 clients. Maybe it’s time for employee #3 ?
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Anyone have one of these fireplaces? Think it’s called a Russian Fireplace. A friend of mine has one. Super cool. Always wanted to build one.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@MatznerJon If you think Ohtani’s contract is impressive, remember that there’s a guy paying him that money. Along with a bunch of other millionaire’s salaries. That’s the guy I’m in awe over.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
A/E’s may be missing out on an easy retirement plan. And it’s not a 401k. It’s social media. If an A/E can establish a social media presence that positions themselves as an expert in their field, there’s opportunity waiting into retirement. I’m seeing more and more
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@pslohmann Life Safety issue.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@maxfisherRE Honest question - I'm in construction, not RE. What makes that site "Industrial"? Looks like a couple metal buildings. Was thinking these Industrial sites I keep hearing about would have a ton of mechanical & electrical equipment outside, along with a fuel farm of N2, H2,
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@BBeanRC @realEstateTrent It’s only passive aggressive to people who have a closet full of participation trophies and ribbons.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Always remember that “FAIL” means… First Attempt In Learning. Don’t give up.
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
If you’re a young architect, engineer, or construction PM - consider working at a small firm for your few years. You’ll be exposed to more facets of the industry and learn 5x faster than you would at a larger firm.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
These were my two most-often referenced handbooks when designing and detailing high-temp, hi-pressure process piping systems. @Swagelok for all things stainless. Our local rep was fantastic. Knew the entire product line inside-out. Weldbend was my go-to for all Sch 40/80 steel
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@hellogreeninc I’ve created a platform for using QR Codes in construction. They make sharing data so much easier than the traditional methods. Instantaneous, on-the-spot, don’t have to bother someone else for the info. Don’t use them for marketing, though. We use them strictly for sharing
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8 months
@JodyBrownArch Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing. 😉
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
@aussieflya @ryan932ljfldjf3 I’m assuming this was a private bid that they were invited to. In my experience, when you invite someone to bid on a project, you are basically approving the ability of the shop to perform the work. To have them go through the entire bid, come back low, tell you they have
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Google was the 12th search engine created. Facebook the 10th social network. iPad the 20th tablet. Why is this important to the construction industry?
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@architext14 You should see the guy who called it “cement”
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
@SteveOnSpeed I stopped being impressed about 5 years ago when most business cards I received was from a “Vice President”
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@girdley I’m 50 with three teen kids. If I want to show them how I grew up I have to pull out one of those dusty old photo albums. It blows my mind that my kids children will so easily be able to see their parents entire life, digitally, from birth on.
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
@nickhasthoughts Sounds like you need a new Structural Engineer.
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
Any building, plant, or facility managers out there looking to streamline documentation and communication workflows - by tagging all plant equipment with QR Codes? TALIHO QR Codes can be affixed to any equipment to provide instantaneous, real-time information.👇
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Todd Hesnor
9 months
@carywesterbeck Disagree. All the heads don’t open up at once. Personally, I’d prefer to be made aware that there’s a fire in the building - even if it doesn’t happen to be in my office.
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
@ArtemTepler That's a wrap!
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
@chernobelskiy I got active on X a year ago. So, I was 49 when I learned this.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
@bavedikian @DanBorsch @trdny OK. We just read it differently. I read it as them telling the world that their Clients come first. There's a difference. They're operating a business, not a daycare.
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
35% of construction professionals' time is spent (over 14 hours per week) on non-productive activities including looking for project information, conflict resolution and dealing with mistakes and rework. [Autodesk + @FMICorporation ] via @adsk_construct
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
What does a 'Pressure Relief Valve' do? You may never have thought about this, but the construction industry has a secret weapon: 👉Descriptive Naming Our industry professionals don't get enough credit for creating names that perfectly sum up the function of complex devices.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
As we head into a new year... Instead of setting GOALS, consider improving your HABITS. Because while we infrequently rise to the level of our goals, we always fall to the level of our habits. If you can elevate the floor of your habits in 2024, you'll find more success in
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
If you have a small business and your CPA is not comfortable with the word “aggressive”, find a new CPA. A few years ago, I was growing frustrated with what I considered to be just standard treatment from my CPA. They calculated our taxes, filed and sent us a bill. Every year.
@TKopelman
Thomas Kopelman 💵
10 months
“I’m looking for a really aggressive CPA” This is one of the biggest red flags I see When I hear this, I always know it’s not a good fit Good tax planning is all about knowing the tax code and using what applies to you Not cheating the system
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
Empower your Trades and Unburden your PM's, with Taliho QR Codes. Super simple contech!
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
1 year
Check out how simple Taliho QR Arrangements are for your crew in the field. Trades love Taliho, because they're not required to install an app on their phones, and they don't have to Sign-In to access the project information they are seeking. Just a simple scan of a QR Code is
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
Young A/E’s: If you want to gain a year’s worth of experience… In 3 months, join a small firm. In 3 years, join a large firm.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
@SRichardGeorge @BobKnakal It’s truly unbelievable. Many believe his leaving will cripple a 200 year old company that’s traded on the NYSE and has locations all over the country. Everyone is replaceable. Even those with lots of social Followers.
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
Never use the word “cheap” as an adjective. Instead, train youself to say “inexpensive”.
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Todd Hesnor
8 months
Our mobile devices have more computing power than the first spacecraft to land on the moon. Yet they’re the most underutilized tool on your site. Think about it… 💡 Every member of your crew already has one. 💡 There’s no training required. 💡 And they’re not going
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@realEstateTrent Any profession that gets compensated by an insurance company is killing it.
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2 years
@Levijameshere Ha. They got us too!
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@moseskagan Exactly the reason I sold out of two successful businesses to take a shot my new contech startup. That and I didn’t ever want to wonder “what if”.
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
QR Codes can transmit an infinite amount of information. So why not implement them on design and construction drawings? 👇
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Todd Hesnor
7 months
A high percentage of the most followed accounts on ReTwit are no smarter than you, nor are they necessarily better at your job than you are. They’re just better writers.
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Todd Hesnor
10 months
@NotFortWorthIt @realEstateTrent Per my above Tweets 😉
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Todd Hesnor
11 months
@hellogreeninc Natural grass - all day, every day.
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
QR Codes are great for sharing project info instantly. Ideal for construction where we generate tons of data but struggle to share it.
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
1 year
Looking to save your PM's 12-15 hours per week? How about increasing labor utilization rates by 5%? Taliho is a QR Coded tool for instantly sharing real-time construction project data. In less than 5-minutes you can create, print and post Taliho QR Codes on the jobsite. And,
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Todd Hesnor
1 year
If you'd like to learn just how much QR Codes can do for us in construction..... 👇🏼
@QR_Construction
Taliho | QR Coded Construction
1 year
I’m a big fan of QR Codes in construction. And I believe that they’re an often overlooked tool on too many projects. There’s a reason why every other industry has adopted them. They’re an easy, inexpensive way to provide instant access to real-time information. Think they
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Todd Hesnor
2 years
@dopaminefaucet He’s recording a good deed. So what? Why do we only see these comments on good messages, but never when someone records and posts violent and disrespectful behavior?
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