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MSC is a family owned construction company specializing in wood framing and structural steel servicing the greater NW and beyond.
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Our goal is to provide quality work while meeting or beating production deadlines every time.

This detail typically would require 3 subcontractors, possibly 4, to complete.Coordination with other subs to come do a ...
06/02/2026

This detail typically would require 3 subcontractors, possibly 4, to complete.

Coordination with other subs to come do a small amount of work in the middle of ours adds time to the overall schedule.

For MSC this shows up with insulation, pre-rock, and gauge metal framing especially.

BEST OPTION - Change the design to omit the coordination required

2ND BEST OPTION - MSC picks up additional scope necessary to allow our scope to be completed interrupted.

WORST OPTION - Force each scope to have multiple starts/stops to complete their work (more cost & more time)

The book Critical Chain by Eli Goldratt talks about the schedule impacts of handoffs.

Let's eliminate them as much as possible!

Rick and his cousins come up in conversation fairly often - They're pretty rowdy, and they're tough competition. Once in...
05/28/2026

Rick and his cousins come up in conversation fairly often - They're pretty rowdy, and they're tough competition. Once in a while it's fun to take the drone and catch Rick and his crew in action!

This was a local project that Rick had locked down, and as far as I know didn't go out for bid. Hit'er hard Rick, and good luck!

05/26/2026

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As the Marriott AC Retreat in McMinnville continues going vertical, there's another sighting of the MSC self erecting to...
05/19/2026

As the Marriott AC Retreat in McMinnville continues going vertical, there's another sighting of the MSC self erecting tower crane in the wild.
With setup in under a half hour and no poured footings needed, the self erector adds an exceptional value on tight sites.

AI is starting to be useful finally! Some of the ways are listed below - Check them out and let us know how you (other s...
05/14/2026

AI is starting to be useful finally! Some of the ways are listed below - Check them out and let us know how you (other subcontractors / GCs) are starting to incorporate AI in everyday work?

1. **Data Extraction for Bids**: We have a template for Go / No-Go decisions on bid invites. AI tools like Claude efficiently gather necessary information from plans, including apprenticeship and prevailing wage requirements, as well as drive time from our home office.

2. **Account Reconciliation**: The speed at which a chatbot can identify combinations for reconciliation is impressive, making the process much more efficient.

3. **Building Code Queries**: Instant interpretations of building codes, complete with links to applicable regulations, are extremely useful, especially when dealing with multiple trades and jurisdictions.

4. **Visual Content Creation**: AI can create engaging visuals for our LinkedIn posts, enhancing our online presence.

I’m curious to hear how other construction companies are integrating AI into their daily operations.

CONSTRUCTION, and HAD A PLAN TO ADDRESS THEM?As each project goes by, at MSC we are continuing to document the issues th...
05/11/2026

CONSTRUCTION, and HAD A PLAN TO ADDRESS THEM?

As each project goes by, at MSC we are continuing to document the issues that come up and building our system to catch them on the front end.

What would be more powerful than our own system though, would be if each of the trades could provide a list of their biggest beefs on projects.

I'm not sure what the best way to go about getting this information would be... thoughts?

General contractors commonly put together very detailed scope letters on the front end of projects, to ensure scope is covered.

Maybe the subcontractors could figure something like that out for their beefs with each other trade?

Some kind of a matrix would be pretty cool... Or an "Issue List" by trade.

Anybody's two cents on the topic would be great!

One of our field superintendents backed a roll of filter fabric through the office window - fortunately where nobody was...
05/05/2026

One of our field superintendents backed a roll of filter fabric through the office window - fortunately where nobody was sitting.
What's your caption for this one?

MSC - Your local Not-So-Rough Carpentry Partner.The Waverley Country Club is getting an infinity pool and new pool house...
05/04/2026

MSC - Your local Not-So-Rough Carpentry Partner.

The Waverley Country Club is getting an infinity pool and new pool house.
MSC is taking care of the rough carpentry, structural steel, and the wood trellis.

The guys did a nice job on the trellis purlin profiles!

#2 lumber is a structural product - not an appearance/architectural product.Please upgrade to Select or #1 grade BEFOR...
04/27/2026

#2 lumber is a structural product - not an appearance/architectural product.

Please upgrade to Select or #1 grade BEFORE seeing it installed!

And for all of us subcontractors:
We need to provide product samples to help those we're working for make the best decisions possible.

"Give Risk to Those Best Positioned to Control It"Trade subcontractors—not the GC—ultimately control most job costs.Labo...
04/20/2026

"Give Risk to Those Best Positioned to Control It"

Trade subcontractors—not the GC—ultimately control most job costs.

Labor productivity. Material procurement. Waste. Scope ex*****on.
That said, owning that risk—especially on multi-year projects—isn’t easy.

What separates a subcontractor who absorbs risk from one who manages it?

That’s where the real value is.

Curious how others are approaching this on long-duration projects, especially with current fuel volatility, inflationary pressure, and material variability.

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20917 NE 72nd Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
98604

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Monday 7am - 5am
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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