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2007 March
- A big part of personnel management is learning how to deal with all different personalities—even the difficult ones.
- Find out how Northeast Panel & Truss teamed up with OSHA to improve their safety record.
- Learn about automated saws that are designed with your safety in mind.
- Read about a charter high school in Ohio that rehabilitates troubled teens by teaching them how to design and build components.
Article
2007 March
- Contractors should install and brace trusses according to the Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) booklet.
- History has proven that truss instability and the variety of potential consequences due to this is typically the direct result of improper handling, installing, restraining and bracing of trusses.
- Most collapses will require a separate assessment by a professional engineer to determine the correct course of action.
Article
2007 March
- There is so much knowledge to absorb at BCMC that it can be a challenge to retain it all.
- BCMC is the ideal venue to regroup with your team, discuss future goals, and share new ideas learned during the show.
- Information learned at BCMC is most valuable when you are able to bring it back to your operation for immediate use.
- BCMC is a good environment for meetings because it is free of office distractions.
Article
2007 March
- The collaboration of FBMA and WTCA creates greater influence when advocating for legislative solutions.
- The associations’ scopes of work have been clearly defined as to not duplicate efforts.
- The relationship allows each organization to provide more value to their members without additional investment.
Article
2007 March
- The best economic solution is achieved when builders focus on developing land and component manufacturers design buildings, supply material and provide installation labor.
- In order for this model to thrive in the marketplace, CMs and builders must work together and share the same vision.
- CMs may want to consider providing concrete, framing materials, building design services and framing labor to their traditional product offerings.
Article
2007 March
- Stress in the workplace can negatively impact productivity and cause burnout.
- Become familiar with the common symptoms of burnout to address it before it spreads to other employees.
- Burnout can be prevented by varying tasks, keeping a sense of humor and tackling one thing at a time.
Article
2007 March
- Almost without exception, each of these automated devices or improvements have been designed to make the truss or wall building process more convenient, faster, more productive, more accurate, of better quality, and less costly.
- One of the virtues of automated saws is their ability to set themselves up without intervention by the operator.
- Is your insurance provider aware of the improved safety that certain types of automation brings to your plant? If he isn’t, you should be leaning on him to give you a break! It could be significant.
Article
2007 March
- ISUS is an charter high school for troubled teens in Dayton, OH.
- The students learn traditional subjects as well as career skills they can use when they graduate.
- ISUS students are taught how to design and build wall panels, and also participate in on-site construction.
Article
2007 March
- In May 2004, Northeast Panel & Truss was in danger of being placed on OSHA’s Site Specific Targeting (SST) List.
- With the help of Ron Coons, the company pursued SHARP certification to clean up its safety record.
- Coons doesn’t believe there are any drawbacks to participating in SHARP.
- In May 2006, the company achieved SHARP certification and rewarded employees with a picnic.
Article
2007 March
- Carter-Lee Building Components hosted WTCA-IN for a plant tour, showing them that joining forces is in everyone’s best interest.
- Steve Stroder thinks the downturn in 2006 woke some people up to the value of chapter participation.
- The chapter plans to focus on marketing their products and clarifying design responsibilities to building inspectors.
Article
2007 March
- Take preventative measures to safeguard your employees and protect your property from fire, like installing fire-resistant materials.
- A good fire alarm system is crucial for timely evacuation and accelerating firefighter response time.
- Good housekeeping practices, clearly marked exits and periodic fire drills will ensure an orderly evacuation.
Article
2007 March
- Empower your team by establishing good communication.
- Consider forming a senior management team to set goals, implement initiatives and delegate tasks.
- Establishing a safety committee is a great way to begin the path toward empowering a team.
- Retain good employees by offering benefits, especially health insurance.