(taking a break from building products after this. Up next: a 2-parter on Wise)In part 3a, I provided an overview of pre-fabricated trusses, namely the value they offer homebuilders over traditional stick building and what’s involved in the transition from Phase 1 manufacturing (automated saws and lasers) to Phase 2 (robotic systems). You’ll want to […]
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[MRVI] Maravai
[MRVI] Maravai Lifesciences
January 27, 2025
Hi everyone,My friend @LibertyRPF, who writes the eclectic newsletter, Liberty’s Highlights) recently interviewed me. Check [...]
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AppFolio and the business of property management software
January 6, 2025
(Note: Several weeks ago, MBI and I recorded a podcast conversation about AppFolio. You can [...]
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scuttleblurb 2024 content review
December 26, 2024
Happy holidays everyone, This post will kick off an annual tradition where I provide brief [...]
Continue reading →[SNA] Snap-On
[SNA – Snap-On] when brand meets distribution
December 12, 2024
Snap-On’s origin coincides with that of the US auto industry. In 1920, an engineer by [...]
Continue reading →[SSD] Simpson Manufacturing
what did Warren Buffett see in Simpson Manufacturing?
November 25, 2024
The next time you find yourself at the site of a half-built home, direct your [...]
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