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Article
2008 May
- This issue of SBC highlights Design & Engineering.
- The cover story on page 22 features cold-formed steel components, which contributed to LEED certification.
- Find out what you should know about the new ANSI/TPI standard on page 28.
- Automation veteran Jerry Koskovich is honored on page 34.
Article
2008 May
- Component manufacturers have the potential to have a big impact on BCMC’s success this year.
- Some exhibitors view the show floor as a huge networking roundtable.
- BCMC is a win-win situation for attendees and exhibitors.
Article
2008 May
- Shelter Systems Limited believes that SCORE certification is one way to protect the company.
- The company embraced the requirements of SCORE, even when it came to implementing WTCA programs that they wouldn’t have voluntarily chosen to use.
- Operation Safety and ORisk are programs that delivered surprising benefits to Shelter.
Article
2008 May
- Becoming certified under a green building standard is a growing national trend for public schools and other government buildings.
- Under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED, using CFS trusses can earn one or two points for a project under credits 4.1 and 4.2.
- Verifying that CFS supplied for a job qualifies for LEED points is not tedious for CMs.
Article
2008 May
- TPI 1-2007 will be referenced in the 2009 International Building Code and International Residential Code.
- The TPI 1 Project Committee consisted of about 50 individuals representing the industry.
- The changes that have been made to TPI 1 will make for a more user-friendly document.
- The mandatory net section lumber limit on tension introduced into a wood member was replaced by a non-mandatory user note recommending a limit of 2300 pounds/inch.
Article
2008 May
- Jerry Koskovich, an inventor of automated solutions for truss plants, retired from the industry this year.
- Koskovich’s first automated component saw was installed at Villaume Industries in 1985.
- Koskovich is grateful to many people in the industry and will continue to consult for The Koskovich Company.
Article
2008 May
- TTW online presentations offer affordability and convenience for professionals in the building community.
- Architect Mike Koehl found the TTW on fire assemblies very useful.
- Engineer Tom Jank said his bracing questions for a project he was working on were answered by the online TTWs he viewed.
- Professionals can view TTWs at no charge; quizzes for CEU credit cost $25 per presentation.
Article
2008 May
- Quality assurance is process oriented while quality control is product oriented.
- Essentially, QA/QC is a proactive effort to protect and sustain your company name, your company products, and your company profit margins. Think of a QA/QC program as a firewall against defects.
- You can begin by establishing “Perfor-mance Criteria” required by each department to complete a given task.
Article
2008 May
- In 2008, WTCA has made some difficult budgetary and staffing choices to weather the housing downturn.
- Qualtim, Inc.’s fiscal management of WTCA has allowed the association to stay within budget.
- A WTCA “sales committee” has been formed to raise the sales associated with BCMC exhibiting and attendance, WTCA products and services and SBC advertising.
Article
2008 May
- Cataracts are the most common eye disorder associated with excessive sun exposure.
- Sun over-exposure and damage accumulates over time.
- If possible, limit employees’ sun exposure at your facility.
- Use safe sun practices to keep you and your employees on the right track for preventing sun-related health risks.
Article
2008 May
- Two common conditions that impact drywall are known as cracking and ridging.
- These conditions can be caused by temperature and humidity changes or insufficient framing techniques.
- The Gypsum Association and the Drywall Finishing Council have provided guidelines for trades working with gypsum board.