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Why flat-bottomed gable frames are not always the best solution
A CM, a framer, and a supplier collaborate to significantly innovate shear walls.
What to do when bearing capacity is insufficient
An industry outsider strives to open a truss plant near Cancun
The true test of someone’s character, or something’s value, is not when times are going well but when there is a crisis.
A recent poll looked at this aspect of CM’s overall customer service.
Popstar Lady Gaga was once quoted, “I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.” This idea of incremental change in an attempt to make a great change embodies the work that has been done recently in the development of SBCA’s Digital QC and 3rd Party Digital QA programs.
CMs are having success hiring more women in the shop
A simple addition to your forklifts could make a huge difference with safety
Take a closer look at weather’s effect on plate movement
CMs from the U.S. seek the bleeding edge in the Outback to avoid future pain
One of the best ways to ensure your remote designers feel like an integral part of the team is to make an effort to get everyone physically in the same place from time to time. Dan Morris, truss design manager at Apex in Jacksonville, Florida, notes that while they have regular interactions over the phone or through online meetings, they’ve also learned that “you need to have face-to-face time” to keep the team unified.
Why quarterly insurance policy reviews are important.
Mold contamination is becoming a nationwide concern among homeowners and builders. Mold in homes and mold lawsuits have gained extensive media coverage from talk shows to feature articles in national publications. Even Erin Brockovich is making news in the mold litigation arena. Insurance companies are becoming increasingly concerned as well. They feel that they are unfairly bearing the brunt of the expense in remediating mold, thereby leading to revisions in homeowner and builder/contractor liability policies.
Builder complaints regarding the growth of surface mold on the lumber contained within wood structural components, while not as frequently encountered as in the past, continue to pose a dilemma in some markets. The dilemma comes in the form of builders either demanding moldfree wood based products, or when mold appears on a component at the jobsite, they are demanding that suppliers provide an immediate remediation (e.g., removal) of the mold, regardless of the cause or the cost. And, where structures are improperly designed or constructed and mold growth appears years later, component manufacturers (CMs) have found themselves into construction defect litigation with various types of complaints being asserted.
Meet Joseph Maez at Katerra in Phoenix, Arizona.
A high-quality component is the result of many individuals’ expertise – including the person standing at the saw.
When you decide the best talent isn’t next door, will you be ready with the tools your employees need to work remotely?
This is the second time in a decade Trussway employees have saved a life on the job.
Careful joint design can maintain fire resistance where walls meet roofs and floors.
A little forethought can prevent the potential overstress that occurs when deflection leads to rooftop ponding.
The BFS design team in Shelby, Alabama “collaborate on anything that doesn’t sit right,” says Thom Patton. One result: a roof that rests perfectly on a school building after a simplified build and easy install process.
The BC beetle kill means changes are on the horizon for lumber harvesting, processing and pricing.
When Mandere Construction couldn’t get the trusses it needed to frame its projects, owner John Mandere went looking for the best truss folks he could find—and hired them
Using components to solve old challenges in new ways means time and cost savings for builders and framers—and an expanding business base for component manufacturers.
Communication is key to a successful construction project.
- By conducting its own ASTM E119 floor assembly fire testing, SBCA has the data it needs to effectively fight the controversial IRC Section R501.3 code provision and help preserve CMs’ market share.
- SBCA has drafted template best practice language CMs should consider using in their TDDs, customer contracts and submittal documents to counter the efforts of the lumber industry to shift liability onto end users.
- Through Framing the American Dream and WorkForce Development efforts, SBCA is actively engaged in helping CMs successfully navigate today’s labor challenges and grow their businesses.