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Last April I had the privilege to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of
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The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss
There are many projects these days that require a parapet wall in the building design. To understand in detail the
Wood: A truly remarkable natural resource
As professionals in the building industry, we work with wood structural products every day but may take for granted what
Gable End Sheathing in MiTek
Are you aware that the MiTek software will allow you to sheath your gables in the software? Are you using
The History of Design Software
In today’s world, most construction projects rely on engineered wood products (EWP): wall panels, LVL/GLULAM beams, I-Joists, floor trusses, and
Setup Lumber Colors in Engineering
At Gould Design, Inc. we are constantly exploring ways to enhance productivity. MiTek Sapphire and 20/20 (the engineering side of
Boy Scout Troop 268 and Their Shed’s Construction
Boy Scout Troop 268 and Their Shed’s Construction My son is an active Boy Scout Troop 268 in Jacksonville, Florida
How to Price Lumber and Materials Internally for Any Size Project – Part 2
How to Price Lumber and Materials Internally for Any Size Project – Part 2 For those of you that read
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
FBMA Convention and Trade Show: 2014 Highlights and Re-Cap
FBMA Convention and Trade Show: 2014 Highlights and Re-Cap Each year, the Florida Building Materials Association (FBMA) hosts its premiere
Upgrading Software: I Lost My Settings! How Do I Get The “Old” MiTek Sapphire Look Back?
Upgrading Software: I Lost My Settings! How Do I Get The “Old” MiTek Sapphire Look Back? If you are like
Uniquely Captivating Structures Built With Wood
Uniquely Captivating Structures Built With Wood Recently I posted a blog about Wooden Skyscrapers. This was an interesting topic and