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2008 March
- The pressures of a competitive market can result in significant personnel and cultural changes within a company.
- The WTCA PLA was created to help manufacturers with formalized planning and leadership development.
- Take advantage of PLA offerings through seminars, web-based meetings, chapter meetings, and one-on-one professional coaching.
Article
2008 March
- Several years ago, a component manufacturer invented a fence of protection made up of WTCA programs designed to lower its risk.
- A manufacturer’s liability does not end when the product leaves the plant.
- Protecting your company against jobsite risk is possible with the use of the WTCA Jobsite Package.
Article
2008 March
- When it comes to green building standards, not all lumber is created equal.
- In the U.S. there are three main standards that define “green” buildings: USGBC’s LEED, GBI’s Green Globes and NAHB’s Green Home Buliding Guidelines.
- There are a variety of forest certification processes that regulate forest management practices and encourage conservation.
Article
2008 March
- TruLine Truss had a positive experience when they participated in a voluntary state health and safety consultative service.
- The company saved $38,671 in fees and fines by inviting NCDOL inspectors into its plant for inspections.
- Getting involved in voluntary safety inspection programs can help companies avoid costly fines.
Article
2008 March
- OSHA says occupational hearing loss causes a “progressive loss of communication, socialization and responsiveness to the environment.”
- Effective January 1, 2004, OSHA added a “hearing loss” section in the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300).
- If noise exposures tests in your plant exceed an 8-hour TWA of 85dB, administer a Hearing Conservation Program per OSHA regulation.
Article
2008 March
- When laying out a new plant, consider workstation activities, space requirements and production material flow.
- When designing a production line for the first time, think about the advantages and disadvantages of long lines versus short lines.
- A combination of the batch and just-in-time production systems is ideal for new start-ups.
Article
2008 March
- Members are teaching their markets about structural building components with TTWs.
- One WTCA chapter—with WTCA staff—connected with a county building department to add building component training to its curriculum.
- Many options are available for members and chapters that want to educate their markets using TTWs.
Article
2008 March
- An effective leader empowers people to do things because they want to do it.
- It’s difficult to maintain a solid safety awareness culture if management doesn’t believe safety should be a priority.
- Most leaders exhibit five characteristics: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism.
Article
2008 March
- While walking though the shop, take digital pictures of safety hazards to show at the next safety meeting.
- Component manufacturers will save time and money with WTCA’s Operation Safety program.
- Chambers Truss created an educational program for builders about proper installation and bracing techniques.
Article
2008 March
- A common mistake is thinking that the truss design drawing provides all of the bracing requirements for the truss.
- In the 2006 Edition of BCSI continuous lateral brace has been replaced in by the term “continuous lateral restraint.”
- Bracing the lateral restraint is critical for ensuring truss stability; failure to do so can result in serviceability problems or structural collapse.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- This issue focuses on wall panel manufacturing. Turn to pages 20, 32 and 36 for wall panel-related articles.
- Two industry moguls leave the industry in 2008; check out their stories starting on page 44.
- Find out what’s going on inside SBCRI on page 42.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- WTCA is developing a quality control program for wall panels.
- WTCA Wall Panel QC is being modeled after the quality control panel for roof trusses, In-Plant WTCA QC.
- A group of beta testers is providing feedback as the program is developed.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Planning ahead for big equipment needs can reduce interest rates.
- Check out Master Lease/Finance Agreements which allow for multiple equipment purchases over a period of time at a lower interest rate.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- A professional business plan is the first step to the long-term success of a wall panel plant.
- The business plan should be a fluid document that is modified often.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Wall panel manufacturers, equipment and education had a big presence at BCMC 2007.
- Demonstrating the cost savings and increased efficiency of using panels is how one manufacturer sells builders on the product.
- By viewing every aspect of his operation through the eyes of his customers, one manufacturer has discovered the key of wall panel success.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Several testing stations were built inside of SBCRI since it opened in June 2007.
- Measuring the flow of loads through individual components and within a building system has been defined as the approach to most SBCRI industry testing.
- Preliminary industry testing projects have been conducted on roof trusses and wall panels.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- WTCA’s newest chapter is made up of Canadian manufacturers and their suppliers.
- While legislation and building code interpretations differ, trusses and wall panels are designed and manufactured similarly in both the U.S. and Canada.
- Many Canada Chapter members see the benefits of leveraging the programs and work already created by WTCA.
- The chapter’s first project is creating English/French versions of the BCSI documents, which currently exist in an English/Spanish format.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- A CGL policy typically provides limited protection for certain activities as long as losses result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
- The type and limits of insurance will depend on the extent of component design activities in which your company engages.
- Check your CGL policy for a professional services endorsement; if it exists take action to delete it.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Wall panel technology has come a long way since the 1960s.
- It is important for all component manufacturers to have basic knowledge of wall panels.
- WTCA offers various resources to help educate the industry about wall panels.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- The basis for a good safety program is keeping work areas neat and organized.
- A clean production area can significantly reduce the cost of accidents by preventing them.
- Create a daily housekeeping checklist to confirm that attention is given to specific areas of your operation—both the plant and the office.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Using different wall bracing methods on the same structure is often acceptable.
- The IRC recognizes eleven total methods for providing wall bracing.
- The continuous wood structural panel sheathing section of the code has caused confusion in terms of whether other bracing methods can be used with it.
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