Carl Schoening

Smart Guys

Carl Schoening

This month I wanted to stop down again and talk about some of the great individuals who have worked in this industry. It wasn’t my idea….well, not completely. After a few of the articles I penned about some of the guys that haven’t received due recognition, I started getting a...

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July 2016
Issue #09204
Page 16
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Satisfaction and Communication

Anna Stamm

Recently, several people I know were asked to participate in satisfaction surveys. Though their situations differed, all of the surveys were motivated by good intentions. Even so, the results were mixed. As an outsider observing them, I’ve been struck by the things, both good and not so...

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June 2016
Issue #09203
Page 10
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Good Fun for Good Causes

Anna Stamm

SBCA Chapters will always hold a special place in my heart and I love an opportunity to sing their praises. Well, the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas, a.k.a. TMAT, has really done something worth praising – it just raised a bucket of money for charity! Showing Texas Pride In...

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May 2016
Issue #09202
Page 10
Carl Schoening

Good Humans

Carl Schoening

This is the continuing recollection of the good people I have crossed paths with over the years, but may remain unknown to most folks in the industry. Keep in mind, I may have a bit of a romanticized perspective…..could be due to adult beverages at the time of our last meeting. Don...

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April 2016
Issue #09201
Page 14
Carl Schoening

Where Have All The Good Men Gone? To Retirement

Carl Schoening

As I was pondering the latest loss of a great Truss Guy to “retirement” a thought began to rattle around in my head about all of the wonderful people I had a chance to work for, work with or simply enjoy a cocktail with over the years. Many of them retired or were retired, some we...

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March 2016
Issue #09200
Page 14
Dennis Schieffer

Maintaining Production by Performing Preventative Maintenance

Dennis Schieffer

Everyone wants to avoid trouble. We don’t want things to break down, and we don’t want to lose time and money. But sometimes, it’s the actions you can take before something goes wrong that will help you the most. That’s why a preventative maintenance program is important...

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March 2016
Issue #09200
Page 38
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