Truss Talk: Beyond the Covers explores fabric-covered buildings in agriculture, commercial, and municipal spaces. Episodes feature insights from builders, engineers, dealers, and users on ROI, permitting, ventilation, natural light, snow load, codes, sustainability, and maintenance. Get real case studies and expert tips to plan, buy, and optimize your structure. Farmers, municipalities, and businesses—send questions or ideas and connect via Britespan. Let’s go beyond the covers.
Polyethylene, Puck Tests, and the Cost of Quality | Brad Robinson | Ep. 06
Brad Robinson leads Britespan's fabric conversion facility. In this episode of Truss Talks Beyond the Fabric, he pulls back the curtain on what fabric covers are really made of, how they're welded and tested, and what ISO 9000 certification means for the end customer.
#Britespan #TrussTalks #FabricBuildings #Manufacturing #QualityAssurance
26 Jun 2026
Steel, Zinc, and the Real Cost of Reliability | Nathan Daer | Ep. 05
A fabric building in its simplest form is steel, a membrane, and a tensioning system. But there's a lot more to it than that.
In this episode of Truss Talks Beyond the Fabric, George sits down with Nathan Daer, Buyer at Britespan, to unpack what really goes into sourcing the materials behind every build, from navigating global trade uncertainty to managing rising material costs without compromising on quality or delivery.
#Britespan #TrussTalks #SupplyChain #ManufacturingPodcast
27 Mar 2026
The 100-Year Life Cycle: Engineering for Decades | Dave Hallam | Ep. 04
How do you guarantee a fabric building lasts for decades? This week on Truss Talks, George Lawless and Dealer QA Manager Dave Hallam decode the "Britespan Circle of Quality."
From raw material inspection to the "drum tight" finish required for a 25-year warranty, we’re breaking down why precision installation is your best insurance.
In this episode:
The 100-Year Lifecycle: The science of hot-dip galvanized steel.
The "Tarp" Rule: Why loose fabric is the #1 cause of premature wear.
Warranty vs. Risk: How registration protects your investment and insurability.
Quality isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an engineered promise.
#TrussTalks #Britespan #QualityAssurance #FabricBuildings #EngineeringExcellence
30 Jan 2026
Beyond Code, Built to Perform | Darren Scholl | Ep. 03
In episode three of Truss Talks: Beyond the Fabric, host George Lawless sits down with Darren Scholl, Britespan’s Technical Services Leader, to unpack what really goes into engineering fabric buildings that perform under real-world conditions.
From wind uplift and snow loads to end wall design, hanging equipment, and clear-span layouts, this conversation dives into how engineering decisions made early in the design process directly impact safety, longevity, and installation success across agricultural, commercial, and municipal projects.
Learn how Britespan designs beyond minimum code requirements, why not all fabric buildings are engineered the same, and how site-specific factors like geography, openings, and adjacent structures influence performance. Darren also shares insight into how technical services support dealers and installers in the field to keep projects moving and avoid costly surprises.
If you’re planning a fabric building for storage, operations, or workflow efficiency, or you want to understand what separates a high-performance, code-compliant fabric structure from the rest, this episode offers practical insight into building it right from the start.
26 Aug 2025
No Columns, No Compromise | Chris Hogervorst | Ep. 02
🎙️ It’s here. Episode two of Truss Talk is live.
Join Chris Hogervorst from our founding family as he shares how Britespan’s engineered fabric buildings have evolved into a go-to solution for commercial and industrial operations across North America. From cold storage warehouses to large-scale manufacturing facilities, discover how our column-free, code-compliant designs deliver speed, expandability, and long-term value.
This episode is packed with real-world insights—from navigating challenges to delivering permanent structures that exceed expectations in safety, natural lighting, and energy efficiency.
If you’re looking for a smarter way to build for your business, start here.
#Britespan #FabricBuildings #CommercialWarehousing #ConstructionPodcast
30 Jul 2025
One Bolt, One Use | Tom Evans | Ep. 01
In this kickoff episode of Truss Talk, George Lawless sits down with Tom Evans, Britespan’s Product Development Lead, to talk about the launch of our latest fabric building series. Designed from the ground up for real-world performance in agriculture, commercial operations, and municipal infrastructure.
This isn’t a rework. It’s a brand-new, fully engineered fabric structure that supports heavier loads, installs faster, and adapts to a wide range of applications... from livestock and equipment storage to salt sheds, warehousing, and more.
If you're planning a new build or looking to upgrade your operation with a high-performance solution, this episode gives you a first look at what’s next in fabric buildings.
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