6 Tools That Make Productive and Engaging Meetings I had a time in my professional life when meetings at work were an important event. Later I learned… Read more “6 Tools That Make Productive and Engaging Meetings”
Month: January 2015
How Some Uneducated People Mutilate Trusses
How Some Uneducated People Mutilate Trusses A couple of weekends ago, I came across this article on a “Do-It-Yourself Attic Transformation”, which with my history in construction… Read more “How Some Uneducated People Mutilate Trusses”
How to Prevent Problems When Outsourcing Truss and Panel Design Work
How to Prevent Problems When Outsourcing Truss and Panel Design Work There was a time when your component company designed your products with an in-house design staff.… Read more “How to Prevent Problems When Outsourcing Truss and Panel Design Work”
How MiTek University Has Made Me a Better Designer
How MiTek University Has Made Me a Better Designer MiTek University has taught me a great deal in a short period of time. Coming from a metal… Read more “How MiTek University Has Made Me a Better Designer”
Useful Tool When You Find Yourself Asking: Honey, How Steep is That Roof Slope?!
Useful Tool When You Find Yourself Asking: Honey, How Steep is That Roof Slope?! One of the classic tools of a well-equipped truss designer or supplier is… Read more “Useful Tool When You Find Yourself Asking: Honey, How Steep is That Roof Slope?!”
A Truss Designer’s Opinion on Bracing – Part IV
A Truss Designer’s Opinion on Bracing – Part IV As we have pointed out on previously posts (see links for part 1, 2 and 3 below), bracing… Read more “A Truss Designer’s Opinion on Bracing – Part IV”
How to Price Lumber and Materials Internally for Any Size Project – Part 1
How to Price Lumber and Materials Internally for Any Size Project – Part 1 One of my earliest frustrations as a framing estimator was waiting for the… Read more “How to Price Lumber and Materials Internally for Any Size Project – Part 1”
Your 2014: Did You Just Make Goals? Or Succeed In Accomplishing Them?
Your 2014: Did You Just Make Goals? Or Succeed In Accomplishing Them? When we look back at our performance in 2014, was it a success? How will… Read more “Your 2014: Did You Just Make Goals? Or Succeed In Accomplishing Them?”