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Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Regional Habits and Personal Expectations

Anna Stamm

The urge to follow our habits is natural for everyone, but sometimes it’s important to think about what exactly those habits are and if they really are something that we need/should do. For example, given the context of recent events, I am wondering how far beyond Oklahoma this car-washing...

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March 2021
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Joe Kannapell

Sixty Years of Machines, Part XVI: DePauw Decade

Joe Kannapell

As I stood in the small office waiting for the saw deposit check, the fax machine began running. I was stirred by the bold headline on the unfurling document, “…Timbermill’s Advantages Over Easy Set ...” Then I watched large bullet points cascading out of the machine. At...

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March 2021
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Sean Hubbard

Supply Chain Disruptions

Sean Hubbard

Today’s environment has created supply chain disruptions throughout the world. Nearly every customer and supplier I have spoken with over the last few months has indicated production delays are prevalent or imminent. Of course, the pandemic has caused much of the recent impact, while the...

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March 2021
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Ben Hershey

Find the Hidden Costs in Your Operation

Ben Hershey

There are several companies both in and outside of our industry who really understand costs. It is not some academic classroom “let someone teach me from the boardroom” but hands-on experience in knowing what their costs are in their operation. In the building industry, we think we...

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March 2021
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Glenn Traylor

Can a Fabricator Mix or Substitute Connector Plates from Different Manufacturers?

Glenn Traylor

The simple answer is no, not normally, but the reasoning behind that answer merits discussion. It should come as no surprise that truss connector plates are tied to design software and ultimately engineering design. The problem is one plate manufacture is not equivalent to another plate...

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March 2021
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Todd Drummond

Theory of Constraints with a Practical Truss Design Solution Example

Todd Drummond

Theory of Constraints (TOC) is not often clearly understood, and it can be confused with Just in Time (JIT). Below is a simplified explanation with some examples about TOC that many should be able to relate to their operations. TOC is an offshoot of lean manufacturing principles. Every...

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March 2021
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Tracy Roe

Raising the Bar for Plan Finishing

Tracy Roe

At Eagle Metal, our TrueBuild® software gives you an efficiency advantage at every step in the design process. Our leading parametric 3D capabilities and app-free model sharing makes visualization painless and gives our customers more time to build. Last month’s article, Raising the...

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March 2021
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Ed Serrano

Genuine Business Partnerships Can Produce Amazing Results

Ed Serrano

“The team at Vekta was instrumental in the design of this system and were able to open our eyes to possibilities we didn’t know even existed. The finished product has not only met but exceeded our expectations. With the minimal footprint of the PackFeeder, the accuracy, speed and...

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March 2021
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Chris Scott

Building Automation with Stiles

Chris Scott

In previous articles, we highlighted our amazing partners, touched on different industries, and broke down Stiles’ product lines. In this article, I am excited to spotlight Building Automation and the newest member of the team. What is Building Automation? Stiles’ Building...

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March 2021
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Thom McAnally

Calculator Preferences—How Does Yours Measure Up?

While the biggest question about preferences in our industry isn’t about which calculator truss designers prefer, this month’s topic is just that. Over the past 20+ years, JobLine has run a survey asking Truss Designers what their calculator of choice is. While there are many...

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