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Articles: The Business of Building
Staying on top of the latest trends, technology, and information in the building industry is critical to staying competitive in the field. Listed below are articles, with the most recent articles shown at the top of the page.
Truitt & White Seeking Full Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
04/25/2013
Truitt & White is hiring! Full Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Position Available in Marvin Design Gallery and Window & Door Showroom at Truitt & White Read the full article.
California State Board of Equalization Lumber Products Assessment
12/11/2012
Beginning January 1st, 2013, a one percent (1%) Lumber Products Assessment will be imposed by the State of California (SB1492) on the purchase of all lumber products for storage, use, or other consumption in California. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Helps Builders Get Lead-Safe Certified
10/11/2010
Most builders doing work in the Bay Area are directly affected by the EPA ruling that took effect on April 22, 2010. To help our clients carry on with their projects with as little disruption as possible, Truitt & White is periodically offering EPA-accredited certification courses that give builders the credentials they need to comply with the new lead-safe regulations. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Helps Credit Union in Energy-Efficiency Education
04/12/2010
The Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union (CCFCU) is now providing customers a hands-on display of green, energy-efficient building options, thanks to a joint venture between Truitt & White and Levitch Design/Build Architects. Read the full article.
Doing Right by the Bay Area
01/19/2010
Truitt & White supports local organizations helping their communities. Recently, we have teamed up with the Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union (CCFCU) and Rebuilding Together in their efforts to make Berkeley and the surround area better places to live and work by providing low-interest loans and housing rehabilitation services to low-income elderly and disabled homeowners. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Pro Builder Seminars
01/19/2010
To kick off the New Year, Truitt and White is hosting a series of workshops designed to give professional builders a competitive edge in the residential construction market. Topics include federal tax credits, how to excel in the emerging green-building field and the best new products for 2010. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Store Update
11/02/2009
A series of recent improvements at Truitt & White – in the store, warehouses, and operational procedures -- has created a more efficient and convenient experience for our clients. Tools, Fasteners and Paint departments have all been reconfigured to enhance service and product selection, and now our full range of Support Services are consolidated in one area to make it easier for both customers and suppliers. But that's not all... Read the full article.
Truitt & White Unveils Redesigned New Paint Department
07/08/2009
The expansion of Truitt & White's paint department is complete! With a wider range of service and product options, including a new design center and the latest green products, Truitt & White is ready to satisfy all your paint needs.
Our customers now enjoy a new color design center and access the latest green products. Read the full article.
Tool and Fastener Department Expansion at Truitt & White
07/08/2009
The large warehouse known as Door #1 is now the site of Truitt & White's revamped Tool Department, which upon completion will provide our customers a new-and-improved system of product selection and service. Consolidated in this new location are Simpson Strong-Tie products, power tools, high-end accessories, customer service desks and a product demo area. Read the full article.
Truitt & White's Tools For Success
12/03/2008
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BuilderLink
08/18/2008
Free BuilderLink trial subscriptions and online clinics introduce professional builders to a tool users say is useful to their business. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Online BuilderLink Clinics
05/06/2008
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BuilderLink Is Your Connection
02/08/2008
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Helping Builders Become Business Savvy
03/07/2007
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Porch demo and sale
03/07/2007
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Marvin French Door Installation Clinic
03/14/2006
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Upcoming Events
03/01/2006
We’re offering informative workshops in March and April. From pro-builder seminars and workshops, to a spring cleaning sale, to homeowner workshops, we offer the local building community the competitive information and products they need to build better. Read the full article.
Upcoming Events and Seminars
11/08/2005
We’re offering informative workshops and porch demos for the professional builder and homeowner in November and December. From installing new windows during a remodel to our hands-on porch demos, get the knowledge you need to build better. Read the full article.
Truitt & White: In the Community
11/08/2005
Truitt & White is a proud member of the community and enjoys giving back when we can, whether it’s sponsoring events or helping out those in need. Read the full article.
Truitt & White: Green Building Updates
11/08/2005
One of our employees recently completed a Certified Green Building Professional course, and will pass his knowledge onto customers. Have a green building question? Ask us. Read the full article.
The year in review: Interview with Truitt and White’s Mark Pearsall
12/13/2004
Mark Pearsall, Truitt and White’s vice president for sales and marketing, shares his perspective on building trends, where he sees green building headed, and Truitt and White’s importance in the local building community. Read the full article.
Collaboration Makes Green Booth a Hit
12/13/2004
Truitt and White continues to expand its role in the green building community. At last month’s Green Fest in San Francisco, ground zero for the green building buzz was at the Bay Area Build It Green booth, organized and spearheaded by Truitt and White, who collaborated with key green building players from the area. Read the full article.
Getting The Most From Your Supplier
11/13/2004
Being a builder or remodeler has many challenges: callbacks, deadlines, litigation, difficult customers, and not the least choosing the right materials for a job, getting them to your jobsite on time and in one piece, and then installing them correctly.
When it comes to building supplies, there are thousands of new materials and products released every year. As a builder or a contractor, the decision-making process to purchase a product, new or otherwise, isn’t easy. Is a product proven? Will it work? What are the specs? If there’s a problem with a product, whom do you call? Working with a knowledgeable supplier can take away many of the questions and concerns builders have.
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Green Building: Interview with Michael McCutcheon and Dennis McCullah
10/13/2004
Earlier this year, we sat down with Dennis McCullah of Odin’s Hammer and Michael McCutcheon of McCutcheon Construction, for a conversation about Green Building. We chose Dennis and Michael because of their passion for the subject. They did such a great job of articulating the challenges, educating customers, and the value that Truitt and White’s staff brings to the process, we decided to share this conversation with you. Below is an excerpt from that conversation. Read the full article.
Leadership Development: An Interview With Chris Avant and John Caletti
07/01/2004
Chris Avant, President of Canyon Construction and John Caletti, President of Caletti Construction shared some secrets behind their individual company’s success at the May 20 Splinter Group meeting held in the Truitt and White Conference Room. Read the full article.
Alamo Showcase Proves a Glowing Success
07/01/2004
The Alamo Home Showcase, held on May 15 and 16, proved to be a successful event and a windfall for the Mount Diablo Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that brings area families-in-need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable homes. Read the full article.
Truitt and White Aids in Disaster Preparedness Program
04/06/2004
Lessons learned from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, followed by the 1991 East Bay Hills fire that ravaged over 3,000 homes, compelled the City of Berkeley to implement an emergency supply cache program through a bond measure passed in 2000. With the help of Truitt and White, the program will be fully implemented by July of 2004. Read the full article.
Truitt & White Wins Independent Pro Dealer of the Year Award for 2003
04/05/2004
Since opening our doors in 1946, at Truitt and White we’ve worked hard to gain and maintain the trust and reputation for delivering superior customer service and construction expertise to the professional builder. Over the years, we have had the honor of receiving recognition from an array of different organizations for these efforts. Last October, at the 7th Annual Pro Dealer Conference held in Florida, we were fortunate enough to receive the distinction of being named the 2003 Independent Pro Dealer of the Year. Read the full article.
The Facts about Corrosion and New Wood Preservatives
04/04/2004
Effective December 31, 2003, the pressure treated wood industry has voluntarily discontinued the use of CCA-C to preserve wood intended for most residential and general consumer applications. Since that time, there has been some upheaval about the accelerated corrosion of fasteners and connectors that come in contact with these next-generation types of preserved wood. Read the full article.
NARI Certfied Green Building Professional Classes Going Strong
04/01/2004
With the support of Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) and Bay Area Build It Green, the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of NARI completed two very successful Green Building Professional trainings during the first quarter of 2004. Read the full article.
Partnering With Bay Area Build It Green
01/06/2004
Truitt and White is one of seven founding members of the new, non-profit organization, Bay Area Build It Green (BABIG). Dedicated to promoting the economic, health, and social benefits of green building to Bay Area residents and builders, the organization has been met with great enthusiasm and interest as their presence and mission are made known. Read the full article.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
05/15/2000
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