Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
Along the dusty, meandering back roads that make up thousands of miles of America’s rural landscape lie the scenic views of postcard fronts, the…
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The Pros and Cons of a Rolling Sheet Door
Rolling Sheet Door Considerations Imagine…the plans for your new building are coming along fantastically. You’re stoked. Everybody involved is grinning and you dare say—excited….
BBQ With Your Clients—For Appreciation’s Sake
We’ve been talking about customer appreciation lately, but the truth is we should be shouting about it. Having a strong relationship with your client…
Did your shipment arrive damaged? Do these four things immediately.
If you received your goods, and they’re in not so good condition, do these four things immediately to file a claim: Take photos of…
Bracing Elements 101
Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter about bracing elements, so we thought it would be a good idea to get a little more…
Want More Business? Look Behind You.
Most builders say 60-70% of their business is repeat business. That means when you don’t keep in contact with your past clients, you’re leaving…
Drones Can Change the Construction Landscape
For technology used on the construction sites of the future, the sky is the limit. Literally. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—also commonly referred to as…
Who’s the Boss? Embossed Skins.
Oil canning-the visible waviness that can turn a sharp looking building into an undulating mess. Also known as elastic buckling or stress wrinkling, oil…
What’s in a coating?
And why does it matter?
Jeff Alexander, Valspar Vice President of Sales Color sets a metal building apart. It captures attention. It sets a mood. It projects an…
Insight Warehouse Tip
with Chris Hebert
In business, communication is key. But are we missing an important factor when communicating with clients? Chris Hebert, Western Region Sales Manager at Star…
Star Mobile App third release set to change the way you work.
The other day a builder called me in between rushing from his job site to pick up additional supplies and rushing back. He didn’t…
Insight Warehouse Tip With
John Negich
What makes a Star builder different from any other builder in the industry? What gives them their competitive edge? John Negich, Vice-President of Sales…
16 Utility Questions to Answer During Your Building Project
Electricity has been giving people a thrill since Benjamin Franklin got a hankering one night to fly a kite. He got excited about his…
22 LAND QUESTIONS TO DECIDE IF YOUR BUILD SITE WORKS
In the classic Gone With The Wind, Scarlett O’Hara’s father, Gerald, famously said, that “land is the only thing in the world worth workin’…
5 Budget Questions for Outlining your Building Project
Your budget is talking. In fact, it usually has an opinion about everything. So what is it saying about the idea of a building…
8 Starter Questions To Answer When Thinking About Building
How do you know when it’s time for building? There could be a few subtle signs, such as not having room for additional inventory,…
Insight Warehouse Tip w/Doug Driver (Video)
Hear what Doug Driver, CEO of Lantz Construction in Virginia, says happens to bad news when you don’t face it head on. Learn how…
HOW TO GET STARTED WHEN IT’S TIME TO BUILD, part three
Guest Blogger: Kim Mulder, President at Star, Inc. Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area We had worked together for 30 years. As a long-standing client of mine,…
HOW TO GET STARTED WHEN IT’S TIME TO BUILD, part two
Guest Blogger: John Negich, Vice President of Sales at Star Building Systems When it’s time to build or expand, the first step is finding…
HOW TO GET STARTED WHEN IT’S TIME TO BUILD, part one
Guest Blogger: David Alexander, President of Star Building Systems They say the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time….
New Hampshire YMCA Metal Building Leaves Visitors In Awe
Liz Coppola calls it the “wow factor.” That’s the look of utter amazement on her client’s faces when they walk into the Keene Family…
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