The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This… Read more “2012 in review”
Month: December 2012
Advantages of Using Trusses Over Stick Framing
Advantages of Using Trusses Over Stick Framing Numerous reasons come to mind when thinking about why one would use trusses over stick framing. In no particular order,… Read more “Advantages of Using Trusses Over Stick Framing”
Is your lumber associated with the FSC?
Is your lumber associated with the FSC? FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council. The Council was formed in 1992 following the Earth Summit in Rio due… Read more “Is your lumber associated with the FSC?”
Which product is better… I-Joists or floor trusses? Part 1
Which product is better… I-Joists or floor trusses? This is a question that has been kicked around for a long time. Which one is better overall? Each… Read more “Which product is better… I-Joists or floor trusses? Part 1”
What if you couldn’t go home? 6 Tips to prepare you for the unexpected.
What if you couldn’t go home? 6 Tips to prepare you for the unexpected. Suppose you’re at work, and someone walked in and said, “Did you hear… Read more “What if you couldn’t go home? 6 Tips to prepare you for the unexpected.”
Have you heard of AutoCAD WS? It is a wonderful way to collaborate design work
Have you heard of AutoCAD WS? It is a wonderful way to collaborate design work Have you heard of Autodesk’s AutoCAD WS yet? It is FREE and… Read more “Have you heard of AutoCAD WS? It is a wonderful way to collaborate design work”
6 Suggested Ways to Brighten the World With Kindness
6 Suggested Ways to Brighten the World With Kindness Giving back to our community is the greatest gift we can bestow to our world. There are so… Read more “6 Suggested Ways to Brighten the World With Kindness”
3 Ways to Add a Personal Touch in the Cyber World
3 Ways to Add a Personal Touch in the Cyber World We live in a world that focuses on instant gratification and results. It is important to… Read more “3 Ways to Add a Personal Touch in the Cyber World”
Creating Proper Truss Labor Estimation instead of Board Foot or Other Flawed Methods
Creating Proper Truss Labor Estimation instead of Board Foot or Other Flawed Methods Recently I unintentionally invoked an intense argument about the common practice of using board… Read more “Creating Proper Truss Labor Estimation instead of Board Foot or Other Flawed Methods”
A Time to Reflect
The busy season for our industry is ever so slowly coming to an end. We get a break from the chaos that is the summer and fall… Read more “A Time to Reflect”