the newsletter of tbd consultants - edition 4, 4th qtr 2006
						Printable PDF version Subscribe to our newsletter In this Edition Strategic Planning Uniformat II TBD Bid Index Work Breakdown Structure Microsoft Office 2007
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		Strategic Planning Tony Vallance Starting a project off with a sound strategy sounds like a good idea, but how do you do it? Click the link below to read Tony's views on what Strategic Planning is and how it should be implemented.
		Uniformat II What is the format that CSI recommends for early estimates and for outline specifications? It is not Masterformat, but the building element system known as Uniformat II. Click the link below to find what this format is about and why it is recommended.
		The TBD Bid Index Last quarter we introduced the TBD Bid Index - what has happened in the bidding market since then? Click the link below to see the updated TDB Bid Index.
		WBS - Work Breakdown Structure What is a Work Breakdown Structure, and what would you use one for? Are they just for scheduling? How would you put together such a structure. Click the link below to read about Work Breakdown Structures.
		Geoff’s IT Gems Microsoft Office 2007 We've all grown comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite over the years, but a new version is coming out next year with a brand new look. What can you expect? What has changed? Geoff has been trying out the beta version of the new suite, and you can read his review of Microsoft Office 2007 by clicking the link below.
		Design consultant: Katie Levine of Vallance, Inc.