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Ric Thompson, a senior truss designer with Millard Lumber, is used to taking on a challenge. “I don’t do small jobs,” he said. “I only do monsters.” Still, some monsters are more monstrous than others. Ask him about BLUEBARN Theatre, and it’s clear that this project stands out.
Safety is often about statistics, inspections, reporting, paperwork…you get the picture. But Plum Building Systems in Osceola, Iowa has found a fun way to engage employees in the safety program: do-it-yourself safety posters.
Meet Jasper Diederiks, Sales Manager at Heartland Truss.
Eras of Innovation
As the industry heads into 2017 focused on solving workforce issues with greater manufacturing efficiency, it’s instructive to look back at the August 2006 issue of SBC Magazine, which featured an interview with Gene Woloveke, the inventive force behind the Idaco Machine & Equipment Company.
This presentation provides information on recent fire testing of floor systems in an effort to discuss 2012 IRC Section R501.3 and 2015 IRC Section R302.13 and the use of gypsum wallboard in single membrane floor protection.
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Component manufacturers who dedicate time and effort into developing a systematic, ongoing process for outreach and recruitment insist it’s more than worth the investment! While there isn’t one right way to find, assess, and grow new talent, read about approaches to workforce development.
The Florida Building Commission’s Energy Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on September 12 to review and accept its report regarding whether the State’s latest draft of the commercial energy building code.
This article in Builder Online provides detailed analysis of production builder Lennar Corporation’s purchase of Florida-based WCI Communities.
DuPont Tyvek Protec roofing underlayments offer 3 synthetic products with increasing quality to fit your roofing project.
The EPA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its new Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals to advise the EPA on risk assessments and TSCA implementation.
GMS Inc., a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems, announced today its acquisition of United Building Materials, Inc. and United Construction Products, Inc.
NAHB's analysis of PPI data shows material costs in the homebuilding industry are down.
Recent ICC testimony from the AWC and the fire service appear to cotradict each other when it comes to expected 2x10 performance.
Two stories recently appearing in ProPublica spotlight widespread campaigns by the homebuilding industry that successfully eliminated or prevented requirements for home fire sprinklers.
OSB prices slipped further in February adding to January’s decline. Prices are down 4.5% since December.
Work at a handful of construction sites in Minneapolis and the west metro have slowed after tests show the wood is not fire compliant.