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Ben Hershey

The Critical Link Between Lean Thinking and Production Problem-Solving for LBM and Component Manufacturers

Ben Hershey

Sometimes people give me a variety of answers when I ask them to describe lean: tightening the belt; doing more with less; reducing inventory; cost-savings program; waste elimination; quality program; reducing head count; and turnaround tool. The word has meaning to many different people...

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August 2016
Issue #09205
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Keith Cullum, P.E., S.E.

How to Select a Connector – Hurricane Ties

Keith Cullum

When it comes to wood frame construction, hurricane ties are among the most commonly specified connectors. They play a critical role in a structure’s continuous load path and may be used in a variety of applications, like attaching roof framing members to the supporting wall top plate(s),...

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August 2016
Issue #09205
Page 60
Thom McAnally

Behind the Curtain at The JobLine

Some of you know me as “That Head Hunter”, or “#&@! Recruiter”, but since 1992, most just know me as The JobLine. While the end result may be similar, I am more a Match Maker than a Recruiter. Definitely not a Head Hunter as I have never directly solicited anyone....

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August 2016
Issue #09205
Page 64
Stan Sias

Question of the Day: Organizational Self-Assessment and Critical Reflection

Stan Sias

Can organizational self-assessment and critical reflection help my business? Following-up on last month’s article, which garnered more comments than usual, I think that we should take a bit deeper dive into metal plate connected wood truss permanent bracing from “the...

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July 2016
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Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Giving Back One Day at a Time

Anna Stamm

We all know about the grand projects undertaken in our industry to support worthy causes and help others in need. We’re proud to report on these terrific causes and thank the chapters, companies, and individuals who contribute time, materials, and cash. But the big projects aren’t...

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July 2016
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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
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Todd Drummond

Truss Labor Time Standards for MiTek MVP™ and Other Programs

Todd Drummond

I have heard the same thing many times over and over. People want a better method of understanding truss manufacturing labor efficiencies, but they use the same flawed units of measurement they have always used. “Todd, I’ve been in this industry for decades as a ‘fill in the...

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July 2016
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Joe Kannapell

Building Roof Trusses for High Density Housing

Joe Kannapell

The differences between high density attached and tract style detached housing extend to the shop floor. Though truss designs may be similar, the project size, location and degree of repetition differs, influencing unit labor costs and material requirements. High density means “maximum...

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July 2016
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Glenn Traylor

When is a Member Gap Not a Member Gap?

Glenn Traylor

Building trusses with tight member to member joints insures accurate truss profiles and consistency between setups. The member to member gaps are limited to 1/8” and 1/16” on floor truss chord splices. This requirement is primarily concerned with compressive joint situations where...

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July 2016
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Robert Glowinski

High Wind Guides for the Hurricane Season

Robert Glowinski

With hurricane season underway, several regions of the United States face the threat of wind-related damage to buildings. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), high winds cause millions of dollars in property damage each year, with roofs representing 85 to 95...

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