Welcome to West Fraser's Builder Insights Podcast. Builder Insights is your best source of information on new building techniques, materials, tools, and codes. Keep up to date with the latest developments as well as tips and tricks that will save you time and money on the job site.
Todd Drummond shares his background in component manufacturing and how he got involved in roof and floor trusses. He discusses the biggest issues facing the industry, such as supply outstripping demand and dropping margins. Todd explains that the primary demand for trusses comes from new construction, especially wood-framed buildings. He highlights the key features and benefits of selling trusses over rafters, including engineered systems, better load distribution, and the ability to handle complex roof structures.
Todd also talks about the design process differences between repetitive and custom homes, the impact of roof covering on truss design, and the future of truss design and automation. In this conversation, Todd emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the truss manufacturing industry. He discusses the need to challenge traditional methods and embrace new ideas for improved productivity and efficiency. Todd also highlights the benefits of using lumber in truss manufacturing, including its flexibility, cost competitiveness, and ease of use. He explains the rigorous testing and structural integrity of trusses and the factors that influence lumber grade choice in truss design. http://strenghtinlumber.com
Todd also addresses the skilled labor shortage and the need for better employee-employer relationships and communication. He concludes by discussing the future of component manufacturing, which is dependent on market trends, building regulations, and the overall economic climate.
9 Feb 2018
20 - Update on student training in the Dallas Area with Phil Crone
RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS)
GUEST: Phil Crone, Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association
SUBJECT: Student training in the Dallas Area
The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play.
The following is a recorded conversation with Phil Crone, Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association as he describes student training in the Dallas Area.
9 Feb 2018
19 - Lets talk HBI curriculum with Steve Cousins
RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS)
GUEST: Steve Cousins, Director of Career Technical Education, Home Builders Institute (HBI)
SUBJECT: Training by HBI
The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play.
The following is a recorded conversation with Steve Cousins, Director of Career Technical Education, Home Builders Institute (HBI) as he describes the training process at HBI.
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