SBC Industry News
Simpson Redesigns Popular Knee Wall Connector
Simpson Strong-Tie has redesigned its popular RCKW rigid kneewall connector for cold-formed steel construction to provide a versatile, two-anchor option for contractors using 1/2"- or 3/8"-diameter concrete anchors, resulting in faster and more efficient installation.
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2 Private Investment Firms Acquire Meek's Lumber
Angeles Equity Partners, LLC, a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. a leading private investment firm, today announced the acquisition of the Meek’s Lumber Company.
Kodiak Building Partners Buys WA-Based Frontier
Kodiak Building Partners has expanded into Washington with the acquisition of Frontier Building Supply, a seven-location chain in western Washington.
BC Labor Strike Could Affect Production at 13 Lumber Mills
Some 1,600 workers at 13 northern B.C. sawmills will be in a strike position by Saturday morning - but won't necessarily take to the picket lines at that time.
'Leadership & Learning' Podcast with SBCA's Exec. Director
Randy Goruk is a self-described leadership development expert and employee engagement specialist. In this podcast, Goruk interviews SBCA executive director Kirk Grundahl.
Researchers Develop New Commercial Floor Truss System
A University of B.C. researcher looking at innovative steel construction methods has devised a truss system that can be used to construct modular flooring and has the potential to reduce construction costs and time by 50 percent.
Architect Shares Why He Uses CFS Steel Roof Trusses
BuildSteel recently had the opportunity to talk with Elledge about his experience with the First Baptist Church project, which marked the first time he worked on buildings using pre-engineered cold-formed steel (CFS) trusses in place of pre-engineered wood trusses for sloped and shingled roofs.
Marriott Plans to Build 50 Hotels Using Components
In an industry first, Marriott International today unveiled a comprehensive expansion to its initiative to drive adoption of modular construction of hotels in North America. In addition, the company said it expects to sign 50 hotel deals in 2017 that incorporate prefabricated guestrooms or bathrooms
Video Tour of FrameSAFE 4.0 Dashboard
Take few minutes to better understand the features of the new FrameSAFE Dashboard and all of the resources available to subscribers.
Framer Summit: Impact Our Industry, Oct. 22-24
The National Framers Council (NFC) invites you to join the industry at its inaugural Framer Summit, October 22 – 24 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in conjunction with the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC).
Potential Impacts of the New Trade Agreement on CMs
Canada will still be able to bring trade actions against the United States over countervailing and anti-dumping duties under a new trade agreement, a move that could help bring the two countries together and negotiate a new Softwood Lumber Agreement.
Construction Students Learn the Benefits of Roof Trusses
Most high school students struggle to get out of bed to get out of school, but not one class of seniors from the Villages Charter School. They’re going to work on a construction site.
Video: Simpson Develops Weld-Free Steel Connector
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, precision-made Yield-Link connection to simplify and streamline structural steel connections made in the field, without compromising structural strength.
Fire Marshals Fight Pro-Tall Wood Building Code Changes
The NASFM issued a statement this week opposing all code change proposals (G75-18, G80-18, and G84-18) aimed at allowing tall wood construction. This position is consistent with their other advocacy efforts to limit and even ban wood framing in larger buildings.
CA Deck Connections to Receive Greater Scrutiny
In California, owners of multi-family apartment buildings with three or more units are now required to inspect their decks, balconies, stairs, and other load-bearing structures at least once every six years, according to a law signed this week by Governor Jerry Brown.
Is OSB Winning the Floor Battle Against Plywood?
Although oriented strand board (OSB) has a commanding 75% market share in sheathing for new home construction compared to plywood’s 25%, it’s a much more competitive race in subflooring. Here are some reasons why some builders prefer OSB for subflooring jobs.
Lumberyard Helps Pilot Anti-Addiction Program
An Ohio lumberyard hopes that a new pilot program funded by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in Montgomery, Ross and Scioto counties will generate solutions, especially to the havoc wrought by the opioid epidemic.
Charts: 50-Plus Unit Projects Dominating Multifamily
In 2017, there was a significant expansion in the construction of units in large multifamily buildings (buildings with 50 or more units): units in these buildings grew by 18 percent to 187,000, the largest number since the start of the series in 1972.
Boise Cascade Agrees to Sell 3 Northeast Oregon Operations to Woodgrain
Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) has entered into an agreement with Woodgrain Millwork to sell its northeast Oregon lumber mills in Pilot Rock and La Grande and the particleboard operations in Island City.