Category: Staff Memos
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Managing Sticker-shock
Author: RAJ (Arokiaraj Arputharaj) When this happens, it is ESSENTIAL that you call the client before you put in your variation documentation. Why? What should I do instead?
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Memo 38 – Easy way to improve your english
Most staffers in this firm have very poor English ability. English is a universal language. It is a very valuable skill. If you don’t want to improve your language (and I know some don’t want to, nor do they care) then you will very significantly limit your earning potential. Clients demand good communicators – especially…
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Memo 37 – Clients will have the option of choosing their preferred detailer
Clients can nominate their preference. But why? This is a proposal for a change in the process at Tek1. I propose from now on a client to be able to nominate their detailer, if they have a preference. (FYI – this is now happening anyway, whether you like it or not). Benefits? Clients may want…
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Memo 36 – Software efficiency tools
Password Manager: Use KeePassXC. Download it here: https://keepassxc.org/download/#windows. Download it. Do not store your passwords in a sticky note in your computer, or on Google Drive, or in some .txt file. Use the password manager. Why? Tutorial Video:
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Memo 35: Business Administration
The following will be a series of posts on business administration. It is written primarily for the benefit of Tek1 staff who are interested in this topic, but I hope it will be of benefit to the wider community. Things you need to know: Getting Stuff Done …….who is going to fix all of that?…
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Memo 34: Do not EVER give out native Tekla db1 files; Do not give .ifc files without full payment
Why not? Looks like db1 files were released in the above project? Perhaps there was a miscommunication or some type of error? Also look closely at those names? Does anyone recognise them? Essentially you are cutting of your own feet by doing this. Your are helping a direct competitor, and more than that, former colleagues…
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Memo 33: Connecting to Tek1’s ActCad License Server
(B) Connecting to the License Server (C) Firewall Troubles
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Staff Memo: What is marketing, and why should you do it?
Summary: If you want work, and you want bigger bonuses, then market yourself! I have spoken to many detailers endlessly, perhaps on the point of nagging: Market your self! Their eyes glaze over. Marketing ain’t sexy. It does not bring immediate rewards. But over time, it will – provided the content is good. All Businesses…
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Staff Memo: What should my reference points be on my drawings (Detailing Tips)
See the image below: there is a very serious potential issue here. Can you spot it? If you want to see a live link – please click here: What’s the problem? Our steel is tied into concrete. What’s wrong with steel on concrete? What happened in this case? What happens if I dimension to concrete?…
