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Simpson Joist Hangers: Naming Conventions
Simpson Strong-Tie started in 1956 with a single joist hanger. Today, there are more than 6,000 products – and that doesn’t include things such as anchors, hold downs, shear wall panels…
Material Take-off Basics: SHIP-able lists
Remember that batch of muffins or sheet cake that you didn’t leave in the oven long enough? It looked good on the outside, but when you sliced it open, it wasn’t…
Material Takeoff Basics: The Factor of Waste
So what is waste? When it comes to the construction realm, waste is a concept that represents “extra” material that is sent to a jobsite to make sure there is enough…
Material Takeoff Basics: Finding the Right Measurement
Remember the old adage? Junk in, Junk out. As true as it was decades ago, its still true today, even in the modern age of digital advancements and AI. And…
Best Practices for Estimating
When it comes to construction estimates, it’s not just about numbers – it’s about knowing the tips and tricks that make a real difference. So, in today’s guide, we’ll walk…
Board Feet: What is it?
When we look at lumber, we have a number of ways to see it: rough cut, dimensional and board feet. The questions in this are: Why isn’t a 2X4 actually…