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.
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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.
13 - Recruiting and Retaining the Best Crew in Today’s Building Market
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26 minutes 29 seconds
8 years ago
13 - Recruiting and Retaining the Best Crew in Today’s Building Market
GUEST: Mike Berry Professional Engineering and Hiring Manager, APEX Technology
SUBJECT: Recruiting and Retaining the Best Crew in Today’s Building Market
Looming labor shortages are at the forefront of every construction manager’s mind. You know the value of reliable workers who are able to work efficiently and finish projects on time. Hiring the wrong people can mean expensive callbacks, dissatisfied customers and even injuries on the jobsite. These kinds of setbacks could spell disaster for the small to medium construction company.
Luckily, there are strategies for finding the right workers and nurturing their development so that you don’t have to incur the expense and disruption of constantly finding new employees.
The following is a recorded conversation with Mike Berry, Engineer and Hiring Manager at Apex Technology in Jacksonville Florida, here to share some of his strategies for recruiting and retaining reliable workers.
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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.
