In Memoriam: In Memory of a Machinery Master Joe Kannapell Pat Linton was a MiTek original, like none other, with his hands on and his arms around MiTek equipment for 44 years. He led by example, with the utmost humility, and was a key player in elevating MiTek machinery from mediocrity to magnificence. And his start, assembling two of the truss... Read More January 2023 Issue #15282 Page 86
Design Connections: Cost-Saving Measures and Memorable Debacles Geordie Secord A recent truss and EWP project had so many site-related problems, it must go down on my list of most memorable for all the wrong reasons. Like many of you, I’ve certainly experienced challenging jobs in the past, but it seemed like the stream of problems just never ended. As is often... Read More January 2023 Issue #15282 Page 92
Top Structural and Wood-Related Changes in the 2021 IRC, Part 1 Randy Shackelford The ICC code change cycle for the 2024 International Codes is near completion, with only the certification by the Validation Committee and confirmation by the ICC Board of Group B results outstanding. However, many jurisdictions may just now be adopting the 2021 International Codes. This is the... Read More January 2023 Issue #15282 Page 108
The Last Word: The Current State of Robotics Joe Kannapell I’ve been covering the industry’s evolution toward robotics, but I’d like to stop for a minute and recall the days of corrugated fasteners. These clever clips proved themselves whenever trusses were flipped or ejected. Now, perhaps ironically, they still have a role to play... Read More January 2023 Issue #15282 Page 128