[Jim Del Carpio]

Cannon Plotters are very reasonable.

[Jim Del Carpio]

I agree with ida, I won’t go less than I3 processor, my lenovo laptop is adequate to handle my cad and graphic programs. Furthermore, my workstation is I7 quad. It’s worth every penny of it. Trying to save money by going with a lesser processor and video card is foolish and maddening. Were here to enjoy our Practice not wait on-hold for C.Support in India. 

Best of Luck,

jim

[Jim Del Carpio]

Hey guys,

I’m responding to Ray post on the lack of graphic programs that don’t come close to Hand Graphics. I’ve used to great success Vectorworks Landmark program to win over international Clients and I’ve won a  local competition in South Texas with it. Let me add that I went to school in the early to mid 90’s and the prof’s demanded that we only hand draw all of our plans. No exception. However, I do hand draw preliminary concepts by hand, it very personal experience to draw with a pencil and a wad of flimsy paper but that’s it. The graphics program available today just makes it easier and faster to make corrections and changes. Color, pen weights, shade, opacity, you name it, it’s all available in digital formats.   

[Jim Del Carpio]

Chill man,

Listen, I’ve been lucky with my Alienware workstation I brought through Dell. I highly recommended, along with a huge Video card for 3d graphic and so forth. I use 3 diferrent cad programs, each one for it’s own best use (2d and 3d and irrigation). As for lenovo, I bought a laptop from them and it’s working fine. Can’t add any recommendation on servers. I also use Dropbox for back drop and I have added a separate external drive to my workstation, Passport 1 tretra drive, fairly inexpensive.

Best regards,

Jim 

[Jim Del Carpio]

Thanks for sharing.

[Jim Del Carpio]

IFC is an international standard for building data that permits information to be shared and maintained throughout the life cycle of the construction project: design, analysis, specification, fabrication, construction, and occupancy.

[Jim Del Carpio]

It’s predictable the Midwest Region will be less impacted by Housing, these region has always been behind in economic growth in comparison to the West and East coast. The Intermountain region, most notably Nevada  felt the housing bubble burst the most. Moreover, the overall trend for financial institutions to lend money for construction will be nationwide. First quarter hiring in the construction sector will be higher than in 2009, the trend will be steady, slow growth in comparison to 2009, which is what we all want.

[Jim Del Carpio]

no worries

[Jim Del Carpio]

Don’t forget Public Works, they’re still a lot of un-spent money from TARP and other Public Funding available. Another reason for a better outlook in 2011 is the FED Reserve is pumping the Economy and holding down interest rates down, in order for Banks and other Financial Institutions to loan money to businesses. With the new tax bill signed, Banks will be confident to loan to Developers, Etc… Sunnier outlook

[Jim Del Carpio]

Add, one additional category for firms with sunny forecast, Firms that specialize in International Practice, and that list is growing.

[Jim Del Carpio]

Chad,

It’s like that here in S. Florida too, the housing bubble was rampant here. Look, you really have to look, “outside the box” in your case. Use all the resources in your area and look beyond to find new leads. Ask yourself this questions, if thing’s don’t change what will most likely happend if I stay. I don’t have an answer, but I know I got to bust my ass to find anything worthwhile in these times.

[Jim Del Carpio]

Yes, they feel more confident now than before. They’re seeing a profit at the end of this year. Don’t take my word for it, go out and look around. do you see business closing, do you see more freight on the highways? Talk to business people, if you really want to find out, get involved(talk) with people who run small businesses.

[Jim Del Carpio]

Boilerplater,

I think too many of us(LA’s) are waiting by our computers waiting for an interview and the like, For many of us it’s going to be a long wait and perhaps a defining one in our careers. Especially, if were waiting for home construction to pick-up and it will, don’t know when though. In the meantime, Everyone else has to make do with little or no growth in construction sector. So, go out an look elsewhere. It’s not easy but they’re are opportunities.

[Jim Del Carpio]

Look for ways to network with them. Located networking events and attend, find ways to make yourself useful by volunteering, etc… Also, if you hadn’t notice the world keeps turning, that means businesses are making money and are busy. Those numbers I posted are real numbers, business owners pay attention to economic indicators and their bottom line. That’s why when I talked to them, they tell me they’re going to hire soon. Get out of the internet mode, sending emails and the like. Look for ways to “pound the flesh” and get noticed. You’ll be in their minds when they do hire, as opposed to the hundreds of resumes they’re besieged with. Good Luck

[Jim Del Carpio]

Hi,

I just read NY Times predict the economy is going to grow in the first quarter to 3.9% an uptick from 2.8% predicted earlier. Also, for the past 5 straight months this past year the economic indicators are positive. That’s the reason for the increase in economic growth(Dah). I’ve been going out and talking to individual business owners(Landscape Industry) and Principals(LA’s) and they feel confident in the first quarter of the year hiring will increase in their respective job sectors, which is real news. Best advice is to go out and pound the pavement and revisit with those same job leads and companies, and most importantly have face to face conversations with individuals that matter(decision makers). Hiring is greater when you have actual face to face conversations. Don’t get caught up with Census data and/or the employment forecast by national outlets.

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