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Quick walkthrough of our fitness center. See how we have arranged the fitness equipment and view the floor plan layout of our fitness center. This video was shot with the RCA Small Wonder.

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Just like a writer has to identify strongly with a fundamental theme around which to create a story, similarly, an architect has to formulate an idea, the sketches and blueprints to create a building.

Every building is rich in character and essence. Every door and wall is believed to have a different story to tell. It takes a lot of visualization, imagination and persistence to witness your ideas taking shape. If you have these qualities, then you are definitely an architect in the making. For anyone who is good at drawing, talented at designing and imaginative, architecture might prove to be a highly rewarding career to pursue.

An architect is responsible for planning and designing the foundation and interiors of a building or a home. Architects also design the blueprints and plans for skyscrapers, buildings, homes and even mansions. Every successful architect is required to be imaginative and versatile and at the same time, he should be able to respect the customer’s preferences.

In the world of architecture, jobs are plenty and interior designing of homes is a whole new career in itself. An experienced architect is expected to be able to draw a blueprint, of the interior as well as the exterior elevations, floor plans, the foundation, electrical layouts, roof details and the cross sections.

Career Requirements

For an individual to pursue a career in architecture, they must first get licensed through an accredited agency. Over the course of years, every architect becomes familiar with the different building codes, laws and regulations and becomes more proficient in the craft. To excel in this, aspiring architects must first pursue a college degree, where they learn the procedures and labor involved.

In addition to planning and designing a building or a home, architects are also responsible for making required adjustments in fully developed plans. This involves changing blueprints for a business or a home to suit the customer’s need. Most people hire architects to design their homes or buildings, while others prefer to take on the task themselves. If any problems should arise during the construction process, most companies and individuals turn towards architects for professional appraisal and restoration.

In recent years, there have been new concerns regarding the cost of energy and safety. This concern has made it mandatory for an architect’s seal to be stamped on a blueprint, before construction. Besides the basic designing process, most architects have begun reviewing plans and offering consultation services.

While most architects opt to work within a firm or directly with specific homebuilders, some find great satisfaction working as consultants or freelancing. This means that they have to work directly with the concerned individual or company, operate their own businesses and handle all the decisions of the company by themselves.

For a talented and design-focused individual, an architect career can be very lucrative and rewarding.

Tony Jacowski
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/a-career-in-architecture-140772.html

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Randek BauTech Mobile Homes Production Line. CAD/CAM controlled, mill, drill, turn, transport, saw.

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Please suggest a site where I can download Kerala style floor plans for free.

Search in Google or Yahoo images for the keyword ‘Kerala Floor Plans’
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http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9G_bF5ZEwJIKZQAT2KLuLkF?p=Kerala+Floor+Plans
Alternatively you can find floor plans from the websites of Villa builders in Kerala. Go to http://www.languages.ind.in/KeralaBuilders.htm to find the website list of builders in Kerala.

Know what you’re buying…

With over 40 years in the business of building custom homes I like to think I’ve seen it all. My first interaction with someone that is looking to build a home is usually when they are in the process of looking at lots or land to build on. Very often, as the builder, I’m consulted on the clients lot choice and enjoy helping them evaluate different home sites.

Before we get to know each other the first reaction from the client is typically, “Come on, whats the big deal?” when we talk about lot choice. Very often these folks have no idea of the potential legal issues, future resale value problems, and un-fixable problems and headaches that can come with purchasing a piece of land. Very often the assumption on buying a lot is: Make sure it’s in a good location at a good price and you’re fine!
Nothing can be further from the truth.

Here’s a quick story that is true. I knew a guy who had purchased a good sized drop off lot, several acres, a bit out in the county. It was a beautiful spot with lots of trees, no one around him, lots of privacy and well off the beaten path. He did his homework, checked out everything he was supposed to, and he got a great lot. So far so good.

He had owned it for several months and approached me to build him a home. We met up at the office and he brought along his draft floor plans and a plat (drawing) of the lot. We chatted for a bit about where he wanted to situate the home. The lot was rectangular in shape and he was talking about placing the home at the front of the property, somewhat close to the road. I asked him, while looking at the plat, what was on the back half of his lot. “Just trees, I think.’ he said. “You’re not sure?” I asked him with a raised eyebrow. “Well no, see it’s really over grown and tough to walk through.” The guy owned a couple acres of land he’d never even seen! This was a very intelligent guy who simply didn’t see the need to walk the property! We made plans to meet again the next week and I encouraged him to walk the whole thing in the mean time.

A few days later I get a phone call from this client. Turns out he took my advice and, after putting on some old cloths, he walked his entire lot. And towards the back lot line, hidden in plain sight, was a big marijuana garden! Not one or two plants but a full blown, cultivated and fertilized growing operation roughly half the size of a football field! Whoever was growing this stuff had apparently been at it for a while and they had tools and bags of plant food and all sorts of things around. Can you imagine if someone else found that instead of him, like maybe the cops or his kids? That would be one heck of a thing to try and explain. Luckily he was able to call in the police and get it out of there. We had a heck of a laugh about it, and we still do, but it could have been a very serious and bad situation. He owned the land, see?

When looking at lots don’t judge from the road. Get out of the car and walk the whole thing. Bring a pair of boots with you if need be. The above example seems totally crazy but it really happened. Other things to look for, beyond illegal drugs, are trash piles and old dump spots, signs of illicit gatherings, busted down old cars, kids’ tree forts or hunting stands, and more. Walk the whole thing!

Bill Kelly
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/walk-that-land-701293.html

miniPLAN GO! is the easiest way of producing CAD ready floor plans as you measure a building. Simply sketch the shape of the room on the screen of your PDA, UMPC, tablet PC or laptop, at features such as doors, windows and staircases, then start measuring. Using the Leica Disto A6 the measurements are sent to miniPLAN through a Bluetooth connection. As the distances are taken, the floor plan automatically adjusts to the correct size. New rooms can be added to build up the plan of the whole building.
Once the building has been measured the floor plan can be loaded into any CAD program.
miniPLAN GO! is ideal for Letting Agents, Building Surveyors, Asbestos Surveyors, Energy Performance Certificate Surveyors and all other Property Professionals

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A housekeeper is an individual responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the interior of a residence. The term is almost exclusively applied to females; males are generally referred to as housecleaners, head of household staff, or, under the old British Imperial system as houseboys (regardless of age).

In the great houses of yesteryear the housekeeper could be a woman of considerable power in the domestic arena. The housekeeper of times past had her room or rooms cleaned by junior staff, her meals prepared and laundry taken care of, and with the butler presided over dinner in the Servants’ Hall. Unlike other servants, she was addressed as Mrs. Last Name.

Today’s head of household staff in a great house lives in much the same manner, although fewer households can afford large retinues of servants with an elaborate hierarchy. A housekeeper also supervises and coordinates activities of household employees in a private residence: Informs new employees of employer’s desires and gives instructions in work methods and routines. She assigns duties, such as cooking and serving meals, cleaning, washing, and ironing, adjusting work activities to accommodate family members. She also orders foodstuffs and cleaning supplies, keeps record of expenditures and may hire and discharge employees. Also works in residence employing a large staff.

The housekeeper is generally hired by and reports to the lady of the house. The extent to which the housekeeper supervises other staff varies from household to household. In general, the staff of a grand dwelling is divided into departments, with the housekeeper in charge of all the female staff with the possible exception of the kitchen staff, who report to the cook, and the between staff, who may report to the butler; in these cases the cook and butler reported directly to the lady of the house.

In other households, particularly those of the very wealthy who maintain several residences, the housekeeper is the ultimate head of household staff and may hire and fire junior staff, subject to the approval of the lady of the house, and make recommendations for senior staff. In this case, the cook and butler report to the lady of the house through the housekeeper.

Housekeepers also work in hotels and resorts. Their job description differs slightly from the traditional housekeeper. A Commercial housekeeper performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning and stocking supplies in units when assigned. Maintains a high cleanliness standard for all resort rental units and provides top level customer service for guests.

FUNCTIONS:

Cleans guest rooms and stocks with appropriate supplies in the prescribed manner while following safety and security procedures and regulations, including but not limited to: Picks up and removes trash; Changes linen and makes bed(s); cleans entire bathroom; sweeps and dusts each unit; cleans the windows, balconies and porches.

Retrieves, stocks, restocks and stores the supplies according to current procedures.

Receives assigned section, keys, supplies and any priority room requests from the Executive Housekeeper. Turns in keys and unused supplies at the end of each shift. Checks with supervisor prior to clocking out at the end of each day.

May be required to clean carpets using equipment supplied by Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort to maintain cleanliness standards of all floor coverings within the rental units and amenities.

Responds to guest requests and reports guest concerns in a timely and hospitable manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Reports any missing articles, damages or mechanical problems to the Executive Housekeeper and turns in any articles left in each unit.

Coordinates with the Executive Housekeeper relating to work priorities and provides assistance when/where needed.

Check amenities buildings (i.e., restaurants, pro shops, recreation and public areas) to insure that they meet cleanliness standards are cleaned and properly stocked.

Performs other related duties as directed by the Executive Housekeeper.

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes, and polishes building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.

Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, keeps washrooms supplied with paper, towels, and soap.

Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; moves equipment and furniture such as beds, tables, and chairs.

Performs sanitary inspections in designated areas for purposes of infection control.

Replaces and removes medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies.

Orders and distributes custodial supplies; maintains inventory.

Observes and reports safety violations; actively participates in emergency situations.

Assists in training and continued education of lower level workers.

Plans, assigns, and supervises all functions of a housekeeping department.

Inspects quarters for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards.

Supervises and maintains records of the distribution of furnishings.

Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports.

Establishes housekeeping standards; assists with policy planning; prepares departmental budget request.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include those identified in Level I plus knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies; and of chemical product safety. Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.

What should I look for when hiring a maid or housekeeper?

Hiring a maid is a serious responsibility. Allowing someone into your home and to come into contact with your belongings should require a substantial amount of research in finding the right person for the job. The following are few tips to keep in mind during the hiring process.

Insurance: Many maids and housekeepers work through a service company that hires employees to work under the name of that company. Should you use such a service, make sure the company is insured to cover accidents in the workplace-your home.

Ask For References: Before even considering hiring a maid from a company, seek out those who have worked with them before. Was their experience a good one? Always ask the housekeeping service company for references before hiring them.

Employment Screening: Be sure to find out whether or not each of the maids or housekeepers are screened before hired to the company. Does the service company confirm their references and verify they are residents? These are very important items to take into consideration before hiring a maid.

Contract: Who will provide the cleaning supplies, the maid company or you? What happens if you are not satisfied with the job done in your home? What happens if items are damaged in your home while the maid is working? These are questions that need to be answered and answered to the customer’s satisfaction in a written contract signed by both you and the housekeeping company.

How much would it cost to utilize maid or housekeeping services on a regular basis?
Many maid and housekeeping service companies charge by the week and by the size of your living space. Small apartments often cost $40 a week, while a large home could cost $60 a week. These prices fluctuate on the type of home as well as if there are any special problem areas that need to be cleaned.

Josh Stone
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/keeping-house-the-role-of-a-housekeeping-career-85316.html

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