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2007 Jan/Feb
- Look forward to improving economic conditions for the construction industry in 2007.
- Don’t miss wall panel manufacturing articles on pages 38 and 48.
- A new column, Build Strong Relation-ships, spotlights manufacturers forging new relationships with various professionals in the marketplace.
- WTCA-NY put together a productive day-long event to build relationships and provide education.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Market research is systematic problem analysis, model-building and fact-finding for the purpose of improved decision-making and control in the marketing of goods and services.
- You can increase your chances of finding jewels of information at BCMC by using a systematic approach to ask all your staff members to share their findings when you regroup after the show.
- According to one Loyal Attendee, "it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the business, you can always learn something and pick up something new at BCMC."
Article
2007 Jan/Feb
- "Freshmen" lawmakers are excellent individuals to reach out to because they are just now starting to develop a relationship with their constituency.
- There are a number of new committee Chairs to begin building relationships with now that the Democratic party controls both chambers of Congress.
- The winter months are a good time to devote time to giving plant tours. Call your new member of Congress and invite them on a tour of your facility.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- WTCA no longer relies on outside organizations to monitor code changes that affect component manufacturers and their suppliers.
- Since 2004, WTCA has occupied a spot on the IBC’s Structural Committee. This group reviews and votes on several hundred code change proposals in each 18-month cycle.
- By participating in the IBC structural committee, WTCA has developed favorable relationships with members of the forest products industry, the steel industry, homebuilders, structural engineer groups and building code officials.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- WTCA evolved into WTCA - Representing the Structural Building Components Industry in 2006.
- WTCA’s new website address is www.sbcindustry.com.
- The Cold Formed Steel Council was formed in 2006 to support the technical and marketing needs of cold formed steel manufacturers.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- R-Squared, a framing company, started a small wall panel shop in 2001 to increase efficiency on the jobsite.
- After several years of gradual growth, the company is preparing for more dramatic growth in the next few years.
- The Roods have been successful by learning about smart marketing, launching their own version of turnkey framing services, and focusing on personnel development.
Article
2007 Jan/Feb
- A hybrid wall panel manufacturing system coordinates machinery options with expandable production software platform.
- The initial capital investment for wall panel manufacturing equipment is closely tied to your return on investment.
- The software package available through the hybrid approach offers expandability and works well with automated and manual equipment systems.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Truss plant tours have worked in the industry’s educational favor.
- The WTCA-NY made a significant educational impression in the New York State Building Officials Conference’s (NYSBOC) perception in October 2006.
- The tour shed a lot of light on the truss industry for building code officials and fire service members.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Fire safety can be broken down into the main topics of causes and prevention.
- Truss plants often contain one or more ignition sources.
- Keep spark resistant jackets handy to prevent incidents where flammable chemicals and welding sparks may exist.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Structural building components are essential for a show like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
- With such a tight schedule, structural building components are the single most critical material in helping reach the show’s deadlines.
- The most important thing you can do throughout all four stages of production is to be flexible.
- Be onsite for the framing the whole day to help with any questions or conflicts should they arise.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Start small—before launching a wall panel line, consider adding subcomponent product lines as a low-cost way to feel out the market demand.
- Increase your chances for success by turning framing contractors and builders into wall component advocates.
- Value engineering your walls may help you find the competitive advantage needed to create a niche in your market.
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2007 Jan/Feb
- Toe-nailed connections are a common means of attaching wood joists, rafters and trusses to the top of a supporting wood wall or beam.
- Many applications go beyond the scope of the Conventional Light-Frame Con-struction provisions of the code.
- The resistance provided by a toe-nailed connection is governed by several factors including proper installation, lumber species, length of penetration, and type of nail.