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2008 August
- A massive custom home in the Florida panhandle called for long-span radius trusses that were designed and built by Builders FirstSource.
- The job was especially challenging because the 68-foot trusses were curved on both the bottom and top chords.
- The BFS team took special precautions when building the trusses to prevent workers’ injuries and damage to the trusses.
Article
2008 August
- It is not correct to assume that a truss designed with the least amount of board footage will always result in the most economic option.
- There is a point where the board footage cost of the high grade smaller member equals the cost of a larger, lower grade board.
Article
2008 August
- Identify primary and secondary customers, most likely the general and framer.
- Some framers have the perception that panelizers are taking work from them, when in reality panels give them the ability to do more work because of decreased cycle times.
- Long-term marketing of wall panel products is best accomplished with comparisons of on-site versus off-site framing cycle times.
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- A new booklet for handling, installing, restraining and bracing of cold-formed steel trusses is now available. \
- CFSBCSI is organized into six chapters, each of which exists separately as a Summary Sheets
- The CFS Jobsite Package is a graphical presentation of CFSBCSI concepts for ease of use in the field.
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- Making sound business decisions in this business cycle provides no guarantee of business success.
- We must recast the notion of diversification and find creative new ways to serve customers.
- Beyond evaluating sales and product lines, defining clear objectives and consulting with industry peers for ideas are important exercises.
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- Stock Building Supply helped to design and build a showy chapel addition.
- The use of components became interesting when the structural engineer decided that the significant horizontal deflection inherent in steep pitched scis
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- The most likely causes for OSHA to drop in are an employee complaint or a programmed inspection.
- Something you can do now is to identify authorized employer and employee reps who would accompany an inspector during a walkthro
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- One component manufacturer found out that supplying green-built trusses can be very costly.
- Eco-certifiers like FSC and SFI impose strict chain of custody requirements on secondary lumber product manufacturers like CMs.
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- Learn more about who will be exhibiting at this year's show in Denver, CO.
Article
2008 November
- A new booklet for handling, installing, restraining and bracing of cold-formed steel trusses is now available. \
- CFSBCSI is organized into six chapters, each of which exists separately as a Summary Sheets
- The CFS Jobsite Package is a graphical presentation of CFSBCSI concepts for ease of use in the field.
Article
2008 December
- A manufacturer was asked to build “green” components though there was no intention for the project to be green certified.
- If this happens to you, ask the specifier and builder why “green” wood is desired.
- Consider supplying two bids for the job: one with regular components and one with “green” components.
Article
2008 December
- Balancing quality control and efficiency in the shop is more important than ever before.
- In-Plant WTCA QC program is one tool that manufacturers are using to manage quality, efficiency and cost at the same time.
- One of the greatest benefits the program is the information available to managers that helps them make informed business decisions.
Article
2008 December
- When pursuing CoC certification, your first step is to choose a certifying body.
- You will work with a third-party auditor appointed by the certifying body.
- Plan to spend between $2,500 and $5,000 to become certified.
- Submit documentation of CoC inventory and staff procedures to the auditor.
Article
2009 Jan/Feb
- Balloon wall framing applications are considered an archaic building method.
- CMs can build tall walls by laying out extra long studs on a table and placing truss plates on the joints. Then roll the gantry over them to secure the plates.
- If you are building balloon or “tall” walls, we want to hear from you! Email editor@sbcmag.info.
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2009 Jan/Feb
- Andrews Truss designed and built the trusses for a cone-shaped tower measuring 75' tall and 21' across.
- The tower was part of a 4,000 sq. ft. vacation home in northwestern North Carolina located near the “Tail of the Dragon” highway.
- This was technician Phil Close’s first experience designing trusses for a tower this shape.
- The key, he said, was a lot of careful thought before beginning the design.
Article
2009 March
- BCMC is the one time each year exhibitors have the attention of component manufacturers from around the world in one place!
- Don’t miss BCMC this year; 2009 is one of the most pivotal years in our history.
- Exhibitors’ goals should be to have attendees thinking about your product or service long after they have returned home.
Article
2009 March
- Tri-County Truss decided to seek a special OSHA safety status by teaming up with a Washington state agency to make its operations safer.
- The company earned the VPP award in 2008 by empowering its workers.
- As part of the process, inspectors interviewed 45 employees at random behind closed doors about the company’s safety practices.
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2009 March
- FSC-certified lumber is not worth the two points available for its use since it isn’t a requirement that must be met for certification in LEED for Homes.
- Typically, homes that qualify for green certifications tend to be high performance, design-driven projects.
- LEED credits can be divided into “direct” credits and “indirect” credits, and components contribute to both.
Article
2009 April
- The performance of shear walls under lateral loads was recently tested in a full-scale assembly in SBCRI.
- The tests yielded results that are consistent with similar testing done by NAHB RC and APA.
- The test data calls into question prescriptive requirements of braced wall lines in the IRC.