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2008 Sept/Oct
- A new booklet for handling, installing, restraining and bracing of cold-formed steel trusses is now available. \
- CFSBCSI is organized into six chapters, each of which exists separately as a Summary Sheets
- The CFS Jobsite Package is a graphical presentation of CFSBCSI concepts for ease of use in the field.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- Making sound business decisions in this business cycle provides no guarantee of business success.
- We must recast the notion of diversification and find creative new ways to serve customers.
- Beyond evaluating sales and product lines, defining clear objectives and consulting with industry peers for ideas are important exercises.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- Stock Building Supply helped to design and build a showy chapel addition.
- The use of components became interesting when the structural engineer decided that the significant horizontal deflection inherent in steep pitched scis
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2008 Sept/Oct
- The most likely causes for OSHA to drop in are an employee complaint or a programmed inspection.
- Something you can do now is to identify authorized employer and employee reps who would accompany an inspector during a walkthro
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2008 Sept/Oct
- One component manufacturer found out that supplying green-built trusses can be very costly.
- Eco-certifiers like FSC and SFI impose strict chain of custody requirements on secondary lumber product manufacturers like CMs.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- Learn more about who will be exhibiting at this year's show in Denver, CO.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- In our current business environment, we’ve got to get creative, explore new markets and consider ways to differentiate.
- If there’s one benefit of your membership in WTCA, it’s staying connected and learning from each other.
- BCMC is the place to keep your finger on the pulse of the industry and make adjustments to your business.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- Any lumber that is graded to assign design properties is considered stress-graded, no matter if it was visually or mechanically graded.
- Material with design properties listed in the NDS Supplement or in individual lumber use guides is considered stress-graded.
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2008 Sept/Oct
- Many of us do not get enough sleep, which can lead to mistakes and poor job performance.
- Tips for dealing with fatigue at work include hydration, taking a quick break to refocus and napping.