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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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 do just that. Before starting the conversation,… Read more “Experienced Designers Wanted”
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”
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”
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”
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)”
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)”
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)”
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)”
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”
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”
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”