Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
What’s in a Handshake?
In the midst of the pandemic arrival of the Coronavirus COVID-19 and the seriousness of the health challenges that accompany it, we will bring a lot of elements of our lives under scrutiny. Things we have taken for granted may have far...
Calmer Choice
“It is not necessary to change...but then again, survival is not mandatory” – Edward Deming. I believe we can also credit Mr. Deming with one of my all-time favorites, “You get what you inspect, not what you expect”. That one is worth...
Are We Wrapped Too Tightly?
It’s ironic: as we super insulate houses, we have created unintended moisture consequences that may cancel out any energy savings benefit we have actually gained. Over the past 20 years, moisture caused issues in new construction have...
“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be used as a source of strength . . . '”
Dalai Lama XIV
The Rope Swing
When you look at the cartoon above you can see how many ways in which communication can fail. I love this cartoon and wish I knew to whom we might attribute it. It’s been around for decades and since the first time I saw it, I thought it...
Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11th, Veterans Day, we at Shepley had the pleasure of being a small part of the 7th Annual Veterans Day breakfasts in Falmouth and South Dennis. Well known restauranteurs Bill Zammer and his wife Linda, hosted hundreds...
Old Friends Are Never Forgotten
We lost two old friends this month. We share our sadness with you at losing them but we got a lot of joy from having known them. They both had a lot of friends in the industry, all around Cape Cod, and far beyond. In order of chronology...