Todd Drummond

Far More Than Simple Cost Saving with TDC Time Standards Used with Paragon and AppWright

Todd Drummond

Last month’s article, “Pure Online Magic with Paragon, TDC Time Standards, and AppWright Job Management,”introduced the new and powerful synergy of Paragon and AppWright, which includes the TDC time standards offering. TDC time standards (R.E., S.U., or Man-Hours based on time...

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October 2025
Issue #17315
Page 28
Thom McAnally

Hiring-Zone.com: A New Platform Connecting Employers, Job Seekers, and Contractors in the Building Components Industry

The building components industry has always relied on people—skilled truss designers, estimators, plant managers, contractors, and subcontractors who understand the pace and complexity of modern construction. Finding those people, however, has often been a challenge. Generic job boards are...

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October 2025
Issue #17315
Page 104
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: Training vs. Experience: What Really Builds a Great Designer?

Geordie Secord

When it comes to building a strong component design team, there’s always a debate: is it better to hire someone inexperienced but with some formal training such as college or technical school, or someone with years of hands-on experience? The truth is, both matter—but not always in...

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October 2025
Issue #17315
Page 110
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

CS Producer™ – A Modern Approach to Truss Production & Management

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

We live in a world of ever-changing schedules and demands. Nowhere is this truer than in truss production and management. Tracking each phase of production is critical to success. Enter CS Producer™, a new cloud-based application that gives floor and roof truss manufacturers powerful tools...

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October 2025
Issue #17315
Page 124
Todd Drummond

Pure Online Magic with Paragon, TDC Time Standards, and AppWright Job Management

Todd Drummond

If you want to give your company a new competitive edge while reducing costs and improving profitability, then you’ll want to hear what TDC has connected using Paragon and AppWright. Coming this October at BCMC, find out how your company can reduce costs, improve your manufacturing...

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September 2025
Issue #17314
Page 26
Thom McAnally

Designers are Stirring, But Employers Remain Cautious

Over the past several weeks, recruiting activity in the truss and wall panel design space has picked up in a way that’s hard to ignore. More design professionals are registering on The JobLine and exploring opportunities. The increase is not overwhelming—skilled candidates are still...

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September 2025
Issue #17314
Page 114
Geordie Secord

Optimism, Pessimism, and Missed Opportunities in Our Industry

Geordie Secord

In this business, timing is everything. Whether you’re running a component manufacturing company or looking for your next job opportunity, the question often comes down to this: are you a buyer or are you a seller? A few years ago, my son-in-law’s family—who’ve run a...

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September 2025
Issue #17314
Page 120
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
Issue #17313
Page 26
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
Issue #17313
Page 52
Thom McAnally

Designer Hiring Blues in the Summer

It’s August. The heat is relentless, the humidity unforgiving, and your design team is running as hot as a NASCAR pit crew in Alabama. Project timelines are tight, customer expectations are high, and every minute counts. So when someone suggests bringing in a new designer, it can feel like...

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August 2025
Issue #17313
Page 98
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