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2014 November
At this year’s SBCA Annual meeting, held in conjunction with BCMC in Charlotte, NC, the industry’s annual awards were announced:
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2014 November
- Incoming SBCA President Rick Parrino sees a lot of opportunity for the industry to grow and further change the way homes are framed.
- Parrino shares his experiences getting to know local building officials, giving educational presentations and trying to be a good resource for builders, framers, specifiers, firefighters and code officials.
- Parrino’s goal is to encourage CMs to begin building more relationships with the individuals inside our local markets that can have a big impact on our business.
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2014 November
- When it comes to jobsite safety, fragmentation within the construction industry creates obstacles that shouldn’t be there (and don’t have to be).
- It’s very difficult for framing companies to develop a consistent culture of safety when the jobsite-specific safety plan changes from jobsite to jobsite.
- FrameSAFE provides a standardized approach to safety communication and shares universal best practices when it comes to safe behavior and jobsite hazard mitigation.
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2014 November
Explore the fragmented
building design review and approval process, and the
issues it can create for component manufacturers.
building design review and approval process, and the
issues it can create for component manufacturers.
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2014 November
Gypsum wallboard provides an excellent example as to
why accurate design values are so vital to structural design.
why accurate design values are so vital to structural design.
Introduction: Why the Interior Finish Installation Is Important
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2014 November
The component industry is full of complex documentation, from blueprints and truss design drawings to bids and contracts. Reading these documents effectively and knowing what to look for can make the difference between a profitable job and a huge headache. This article will discuss some of the easy mistakes that can be made and advise on processes that can help reduce the chance they occur.