Designing to Get It Right the First Time

Tuesday, March 27 2018 1:00pm (America/Chicago)

Based on a panel discussion at BCMC 2017, this webinar will cover some best practices for managing a variety of design issues, from training designers and overseeing the design process, to tracking design work, errors and the associated costs. Come with questions about strategies to minimize and mitigate design mistakes, and leave with tips on how to manage mistake tracking data and recognize designers whose work is mistake free.

Presenter(s): 

Rob Sjoholm started producing trusses in 1990 in Chetek, Wisconsin. He worked his way up, building roof and floor trusses, operating saws, staffing the maintenance department, and supervising the plant before moving to the design office. In 2000 Rob moved to Florida, where he continued to design trusses and moving into a managerial role, while getting involved in SBCA chapter leadership. In 2016, Rob joined True House/Apex Engineering where he has the opportunity to work side by side with engineers as well as HVAC and architectural designers.