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Why Historical Job Data Is a Gold Mine for AI Estimating
Ben Truman: Sat, May 30, 2026
Every estimate your company has ever created contains value.
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Why AI Estimating Creates More Work for Some Teams (and Less for Others)
Ben Truman: Thu, Apr 30, 2026
As teams start using AI in estimating, the results aren’t always the same.
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Is AI Fixing or Exposing Your Estimating Process?
Ben Truman: Mon, Mar 30, 2026
AI is making estimating faster. What used to take days can now happen in hours, and that is a real shift for component manufacturers. But as teams...
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Understanding the First Wave of AI in Truss Manufacturing
Ben Truman: Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in the truss industry. It’s already being used in practical ways that help teams reduce risk,...
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If You Run a Truss Plant, Stop Doing These 5 Things
Ben Truman: Fri, Jan 30, 2026
If you run a truss plant, chances are you are doing at least a few things that feel normal but are quietly making your operation harder than it needs...
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The Reality of Running Truss Operations Across Many Tools
Ben Truman: Thu, Jan 15, 2026
The technology used in truss manufacturing has evolved over many years.
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Imagine If Santa’s Workshop Ran on Spreadsheets
Ben Truman: Mon, Dec 15, 2025
If Santa ran his workshop on spreadsheets, Christmas would be canceled. Not because the elves are lazy or Santa didn’t plan ahead, but because...
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Why Spreadsheets Break the Moment Your Truss Business Starts Growing
Ben Truman: Mon, Nov 17, 2025
If you run a truss or component manufacturing business, spreadsheets probably feel like an old, reliable friend. They’re familiar. They’re flexible....
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What Can Halloween Teach Us About Business Process Management?
Ben Truman: Thu, Oct 30, 2025
Halloween is a yearly celebration of controlled chaos — costumes flying, kids racing from house to house, and candy inventories disappearing faster...