A Message from the President

“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.” Rose Eiff

At Argos Systems, we are ready to be your partner. Like most companies during these challenging economic times, we are managing our business closely. Downturns are not unusual in the building industry, but how we weather these storms and approach our business during these stormy times is dramatically different.

As you adapt to the current economic storm, call on us to evaluate how Argos and our solutions designed for the residential production builder, the framer and light gauge steel builder can help you not only weather the storm but be in a position of strength as the storm clouds subside. How? Certainly you are evaluating all expenses and likely determining where you can make more cuts. Call us to evaluate where you can reduce costs, improve cash flow and increase accuracy in your estimates and BOM, increase productivity with less staff and increase the efficiency of your overall business.

You decide – wait for the storm to pass, or take action and start dancing?

Sincerely,

John Vigilante
President
jvigilante@argos.com
781-271-9111 ext. 25

Win a $100 Visa gift card! Saving time is saving money. Share suggestions on how to get your company thru these tough times.

What innovative ideas have you put to work to better serve your clients and set yourself apart in this economy? We want to hear what you are doing to improve how you are working!

Go to the Argos forum at: http://www.argos.com/phpBB2/index.php. Register to become a user if you have not already done so and post your thoughts under the forum topic: "Tips on How to Get Thru These Tough Economic Times." You will have until December 12th to post your ideas. Check the forum starting Monday, December 15 th to vote for who you think had the best idea(s). Voting will last the entire week of December 15 th.

The selected winner will win a $100 Visa gift card, so let the posting begin!

Tips for Dancing in the Rain. Leverage Argos Systems solutions to work through the rain clouds and get in a groove.

• Production builders - Do you offer several different manufacturers of windows and doors? Instead of going through your plan and changing each opening one-by-one, save time by swapping macro libraries with a click of the mouse. This will automatically change all your windows/doors to matching sizes of another manufacturer that you choose.


• Framers - Did you know you that you can add parametric macros to the project's floor plan drawing? Avoid spending time manually editing panel elevations by adding macros such as sheathing end points, extra backers, extra studs, beam pockets and more before generating panel breaks. These added framing rules will automatically be incorporated into the generated framing.
  
• Light Gauge Steel Builders - Did you know we are working closely with roll former manufacturers to develop and improve NC links between Vertex BD and manufacturing equipment. Roll forming technology has been advancing steadily in recent years, and has moved from simply rolling and cutting pieces to automatically adding additional tooling for piece connections and service holes at precise locations. This technology is proving to save on manufacturing labor, reduce assembly time, and help eliminate assembly errors. For these reasons, our link to the Howick roll former has become extremely popular in the UK, and is growing by leaps and bounds all over the world.

Argos Framer – The Best in the Business

Top 10 reasons why you should be using Vertex Framer:

   10. Powerful 3-dimensional model for design & framing
    9. Generate wall, floor and roof framing from the same model
    8. Fast & easy generation of framing and panel data
    7. Interactive framing details & panel elevations
    6. Unique details and specfications for individual walls, panels, or openings
    5. Customizable panel elevation layouts and schedules
    4. Fast & accurate estimates and BOM's
    3. Reduce errors and delays in manufacturing and construction
    2. Integration with automated equipment and business systems
    1. User defined framing rules, tolerances and more

Vertex Advanced Modeler - Model of the Month

Use the Vertex Advanced Modeler to model handrails, balusters and other parts to create realistic stair systems. Click on the images below to enlarge.