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
Issue #17313
Page 17
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
Issue #17313
Page 40
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
Issue #17313
Page 64
Wendy Boyd

Beyond the Booth: Real Conversations, Real Solutions at BCMC 2025

Wendy Boyd

In the world of frame and truss manufacturing, there aren’t many events that gather the industry in quite the same way as the annual Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC). It’s a touchpoint – not just for showcasing machinery and equipment, but for sharing ideas,...

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July 2025
Issue #17312
Page 17
Casey Harless

To Precut or Not to Precut? That is the Question

Casey Harless

Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through a component manufacturer’s facility. As you do this, some will see a facility with a relatively well-automated wall panel line, in which full sheets of OSB, gypsum, ZIP, etc. are being applied to the wall in line and the router on the...

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July 2025
Issue #17312
Page 56
Landon Boucher

Striking Gold with Posi-Strut in Carson City

Landon Boucher

A large part of what MiTek’s Design Engagement team does involves meeting with Structural Engineers, Architects, and Real Estate Developers to advance the use of components. We guide them on best practices early in design so that when construction documents arrive at the truss...

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July 2025
Issue #17312
Page 62
Wendy Boyd

Now’s the Time to Pause So You Can Look Ahead

Wendy Boyd

For many in the structural building components industry, the past few months have been quieter than usual. This has been caused by a combination of factors including economic, regulatory, and operational. I was talking to a customer recently and he put it like this: “where we’re...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 19
Kevin Guest

Prefabrication Scalability: Where to Begin

Kevin Guest

In today’s rapidly evolving housing market, the demand for diverse housing types—affordable, low-income, modular, multi-family, and general residential construction—is greater than ever. This growing demand highlights the need for scalable, efficient building solutions. Enter...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 54
Wendy Boyd

What to Consider Before Purchasing an Automated Linear Saw

Wendy Boyd

I’ve had the privilege of working with frame and truss manufacturers for many years now, and I’ve seen firsthand how the right equipment can transform a business. If you’re thinking about investing in an automated linear saw, I can honestly say, you can reap many benefits...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 19
Daniel Fothke

Revolutionizing Construction: The Future of Automation in Off-Site Building Practices

Daniel Fothke

The construction industry is on the brink of a significant evolution, propelled by the integration of automation in off-site construction practices. This shift is not merely a trend but a necessary response to the growing demands for efficiency, quality, and sustainability in building...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 78
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