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Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Bringing Order to Chaos

Anna Stamm

Call me smart or call me obsessive, I like to create rules for things. If we take a kinder, gentler tone, we can call them standard operating procedures, but they’re rules. Sometimes, they may seem excessive, but they accomplish the mission of bringing order to would-be chaos and making...

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August 2025
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Joe Kannapell, PE

Home Building Technology, Part VIII: The Engineering Advantage

Joe Kannapell, PE

Where is the best location to start a business — the easiest place or the toughest? Choosing the easiest means you may or may not “have what it takes” to succeed in the toughest markets. But, by choosing the toughest, you may “set yourself up” to market yourself...

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August 2025
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Wendy Boyd

Automation on the Factory Floor

Wendy Boyd

I’ve had many conversations with manufacturers across the structural building components industry lately, and the topic that keeps coming up is automation. And it’s no surprise – automation is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, and it’s delivering real...

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August 2025
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Todd Drummond

Lean Manufacturing Only Works with the Best Employee Management Practices

Todd Drummond

Anyone with any training in lean practice has heard of standard terms such as the Five “S” and “Just in Time.” What is not discussed often enough is that lean principles are based on healthy management and employee relations, which is the foundation of the...

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August 2025
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Glenn Traylor

What are Your Options to Address Member-to-Member Gaps?

Glenn Traylor

A recent phone call has prompted me to address the issue of fixing gaps. There are some misunderstandings about what qualifies as a member-to-member gap, and the options to fix them are not always clear either. ANSI/TPI 1 recommends that members in a truss to touch each other when possible....

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August 2025
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Leonard Hain

Improve Your Efficiency with a Hain Sub Component Nailer

Leonard Hain

With the continuing growth of wall panel production, everyone is looking for ways to improve their efficiency. An important place to look when you’re considering your options—speeding up subcomponent production! If you want to increase your efficiency, take a look at the new video...

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August 2025
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Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

“OBBB” and “AII” Inspiration to Feed the Beast!

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

Both the US’ One Big Beautiful Bill Section 179 and Canada’s Accelerated Investment Incentive are designed to stimulate economic growth by encouraging businesses to invest in new equipment and technology by providing upfront tax relief. How’s that for Inspiration to Feed the...

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August 2025
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Ben Hershey

What a Flight on Japan Airlines Taught Me About Visual Safety Culture

Ben Hershey

On a recent trip from Seattle to Vietnam via Tokyo, I flew on Japan Airlines and was struck by more than just the exceptional hospitality. What stood out most was their disciplined safety culture, specifically how their flight attendants conducted safety checks. As they walked the cabin before...

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August 2025
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Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Saw Line-up at BCMC

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

We are just under two months away from the 2025 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha, Nebraska. Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedicated employees are excited to demonstrate our latest innovations in our booth this year. [For photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] Along...

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August 2025
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Dario Schmidt

Future-Proofing Off-Site Construction: Why Flexibility is Key in the Age of Value-Added Manufacturing

Dario Schmidt

In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, manufacturers face a growing imperative to do more with less—less labor, less waste, and less downtime. Traditionally, dedicated machines have been used for specific tasks like cutting or marking. While effective for current needs,...

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August 2025
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