Epi 223: Stop Waiting On Third-Party Couriers Before You DELAY Your Framers | Clint Adams

Clint from ATS Building Products outlines the severe logistical vulnerabilities that stall residential construction projects. Relying on a single region for timber leaves companies fully exposed to massive transport cost spikes and delivery delays whenever global disruptions occur. To counter this unpredictability, ATS built a globally diversified supply chain spanning Europe, North America, and China. They strategically placed physical offices in locations like Germany and China to enforce strict quality control before any timber is ever loaded onto a boat. Furthermore, ATS bypasses unreliable third-party couriers entirely by operating their own internal fleet of delivery trucks. This specific infrastructure allows them to offer rapid, same-day delivery to active sites across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. By maintaining control over both international procurement and local logistics, they keep framers working and protect the project schedule from unnecessary friction. **Links & Resources** - ATS Building Products Website - https://atsbp.com/ **🕒 Timestamped Key Points** - 00:00 Introduction - 01:15 Operating a timber supply business for 23 years with a footprint spanning from Sydney to the UAE. - 01:40 Procuring pine framing products and LVL and formply to support residential and commercial projects. - 03:20 Providing access to an engineered wood products manager to accurately design and estimate floor systems. - 03:45 Deploying an internal fleet of delivery trucks to guarantee same-day responsiveness for site supervisors. - 06:40 Managing unpredictable material cost spikes triggered by severe global supply chain disruptions. - 07:20 Diversifying procurement operations across Europe, North America, and China to avoid single-source reliance. - 08:05 Stationing local staff in Germany and China to enforce strict quality standards before timber ships. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.