- The stories on pages 26 and 30 illustrate why SBCRI is vital to the advancement of the industry.
- Decide whether you should go green with the article on page 48.
- Turn to page 54 to get the inside scoop on ITW’s acquisitions and the new president of its Building Components Group.
- Find out what qualities to look for in a good safety leader in Safety Scene.
- Understand your jobsite liability and what to do to minimize it from Kent Pagel on page 28.
- The story of how one manufacturer saved themselves nearly $40,000 in fines and citations by inviting OSHA into its facility.
- At association tradeshows, attendees tend to be more attentive and dedicated.
- BCMC is a channel to providing better customer service through connections made at the show.
- Regardless of the state of the housing market, exhibitors will find value in coming to BCMC.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
