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
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Construction Industry oriented topics
Experienced Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to
Resource Advantage
Last April I had the privilege to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Coming Off the Peak
Recently, I took my family hiking in the Grayson Highlands State Park, located in southwest Virginia. As I reflect on
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