Garage door industry magazine for garage door dealers, garage door manufacturers, garage door distributors, garage door installers, loading docks, garage door operators and openers, gates, and tools for the door industry.
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Contents V O L U M E IndustryFocus 4 6 I S S U E 5 2 0 1 3 technIcAL President's Commentary: Conducting Effective Toolbox Talks IDA Addresses EPA Toolbox Talks serve as regular reminders of the importance of safety and are meant to continually reinforce your company's commitment to the safety of each employee. Learn what makes an effective Toobox Talk. ... by Gary Lombard / 34 IDA president Bill Gibson represents the IDA by participating in an EPA Public Meeting addressing the subject of renovation, repair and painting activities in public and commercial buildings. (Publicado también en español) ... by Bill Gibson / 8 dealers'corner Door Dealer Dialog: Consolidated Overhead Door & Gate, Santa Barbara When Don Van Buren talks about the importance of professionalism in the industry, and how quality is more important than thrift, he's not just saying what he thinks others want to hear. ... by Todd Thomas / 16 ManageMent Radio Frequency ID Radio Frequency Identifcation technology, known as RFID, is not a new technology, but is being applied in many new ways, spurred by technological advances and decreased costs. ... by Jack Ginther / 56 sales&MArketInG; Five Things to Boost Profts Overnight "How are your profts?" This article is the frst in a series about fve ways to boost your profts overnight. There is no magic, however some would say just a blinding glimpse of the obvious. Garage Door Activity Index: Just Maybe, Construction is Recovering Finally, housing and construction activity is headed in the right direction. A strong housing market will ripple through the U.S. economy and drive the demand for construction. ... by John Zoller & David Bowen / 29 Is it Time for Capital Expenditures? There are signs of much stronger construction activity in many parts of the country and successful dealers need to rethink the draconian fnancial measures they've taken to survive during the lean times. ... by John Zoller & David Bowen / 44 ... by Dan Apple / 38 assocIatIonneWs IDAssurance Program Improving on Your Experience Modifcations As IDA members renew and quote Workers' Compensation insurance every year, they may see premium changes caused by what the insurance industry refers to as the Experience Modifcation Rate (EMR), but don't understand how it's calculated or who calculates it. ... by Andrew Stergiou & Alexandre Tadevossian / 53 9 Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Economy SuperTech Day The economy isn't so bad. There are a lot of things going on that should put you in a good mood. ... by Gene Marks / 49 For six years IDA members have recognized their technicians by joining with their peers to celebrate SuperTech Day. Here's how three IDA members paid tribute to their technicians. ... by Shawn Hicks / 60 legal&LeGIsLAtIon; Picking Where You Get to Fight Looking for New Members in New Areas When a dealer has done its work and still hasn't gotten paid, fling a lawsuit is a last-resort step. The venue where you can sue is sometimes stipulated by your contract. There is now a category of IDA membership for Branch Offces, as long as they are 100 percent owned by an Installing/Servicing Dealer member. ... by Jane Treiber / 62 ... by Brian J. Schoolman / 10 4 International Door & Operator Industry™