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Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?

Last week I wrote about Value-Based Work as one of  7 “Work smarter” practices described in the book, Great at Work by Morton T. Hansen. These practices are divided into… Read more “Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?”

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August 24, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Experienced Designers Wanted

If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Before starting the conversation,… Read more “Experienced Designers Wanted”

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June 14, 2018January 10, 2019 by Gould-Design-Inc

Resource Advantage

Last April I had the privilege to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per the 2015 NDS” (I… Read more “Resource Advantage”

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January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 by Gould-Design-Inc

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 nature of and requirement for parapets, please… Read more “The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss”

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November 20, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

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 wood represents a resource that we use… Read more “Wood: A truly remarkable natural resource”

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November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus. In… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)”

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October 30, 2017November 6, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus.… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)”

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October 23, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)

In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. Please click here to review. You see, there is much, much more… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)”

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October 16, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 1)

We are all familiar with the wheel, right? We all understand that the wheel rotates on an axis using ball bearings. When the wheel is properly lubricated,… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 1)”

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October 9, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks

With the MiTek software being so powerful these days, one thing truss designers often overlook is the proper application of analog on an “M-Block” end condition. This… Read more “Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks”

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October 2, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

Coming Off the Peak

Recently, I took my family hiking in the Grayson Highlands State Park, located in southwest Virginia. As I reflect on our time on the trails, up boulders,… Read more “Coming Off the Peak”

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September 25, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

The Beauty of the Attic Truss

Recently a project came across our desk that was an unusual attic design. The architect had drawn in an attic condition that “stepped up and over the… Read more “The Beauty of the Attic Truss”

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July 24, 2017 by Gould-Design-Inc

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