Happy Thanksgiving and don’t miss your chance to be a star!
Happy Thanksgiving! We acknowledge and appreciate you—our builders. Your dedication is valued. Your happiness and health are our priority. We hope you relax, laugh…
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Insight Warehouse Tip with Dave Severance
What do you need to know to get your job delivered free of error and on time? Dave Severance, Big East District Sales Manager,…
Not Your Father’s Construction Industry
Technological advancements in computers, phones, and other electronic devices over the last 25 years have changed the way we do business in construction more…
Materials Rusting While Stored On the Job? Here Are Two Quick Fixes.
Once delivered, proper handling of building materials is critical. To prevent rusting, materials should be placed on blocks and sloped to drain water off….
Top 5 FAQs About Metal Building Insulation
My fiberglass insulation got wet during installation. Is it ruined? Testing has shown that fiberglass insulation that has gotten wet from rain or snow…
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…
Missing Part Numbers Causing Confusion? Here’s why and how to fix it.
Usually, each individual part is labeled with a part number on a sticker or marked in black ink. However, often when small parts are…
Insight Warehouse Tip W/ Dennis Clarke
How do you get return business? In this month’s Insight Warehouse Tip, Dennis Clarke, marketing manager for Paul Bros Nextreme, Inc., explains how his personalized…
Missing or Incorrect Materials Slowing Down Your Job? This could prevent it.
Your Star order should always be compared to your contract documents, i.e. architectural drawings, specifications, sales contract. This is the time you double-check to…
Favorite Blog Posts of 2014
It’s been quite a year. We’ve built, we’ve bonded, we’ve blogged, and we’re just getting started. Thank you for joining us online at Star’s…
Fasteners breaking? This could be the issue and it’s an easy fix.
When attaching fasteners, make sure you are using the proper RPM tool and that you are not applying too much pressure. Here’s why. Too…
Insight Warehouse Tip With Joe Edge
Does your business have up and down seasons? There are things you can do to even out your cash flow in the more lean…
Video: See how these metal doors withstood a wind speed test
Bray Allen R&D Manager at DBCI In the not-so-sexy world of door manufacturing, one might think that a wind test is the one opportunity…
Supply Issues Delaying Construction? This One Easy Thing Could Stop It.
“When your building supply order arrives, audit the list of materials on the manifest. Doing this one simple review could keep your job from…
Insight Warehouse Tip with Matt Shaw
What’s the secret to keeping a customer happy when you miss a deadline? Matt Shaw, Design & Project Management at Doud BTS, Inc. in…
Are You Using the Right Door for Your Commercial Building?
Joan Smigel Business Manager for PDL Building Products We use the doors of buildings every day, multiple times a day. They create that first…
Check Out This One-Minute Savvy Business Tip To Keep Your Clients Happy
Have you ever had a sure thing? A technique or tip that, no matter what, worked? Every time? Well, George Aubin, District Sales Manager…
24 FACILITY QUESTIONS TO ANSWER WHEN IT’S TIME TO BUILD
You’re ready. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The building. The facility. The complex. The structure that will reach into the sky…
Insight Warehouse Tip w/ Sammy Auxier
When you bid a new job, are you leaving money on the table? There’s one area that might be slipping past your notice during…
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National Sales Meeting Recap (Video)
This year’s National Sales Meeting was a huge success! Check out some of the best highlights from our event last week in San Diego…
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