Non-FRTW Trusses Comply with IBC in Type III Construction

Careful joint design can maintain fire resistance where walls meet roofs and floors.

Parting Shots

Every component manufacturing facility creates wood waste. Yet, it seems no two manufacturers take the same approach to collecting, disposing of or reusing the scrap byproduct. SBC Magazine would love to know the method you’ve adopted and why it works so well for your facility. Send your approach to editor@sbcmag.info.

Puddle Problems

A little forethought can prevent the potential overstress that occurs when deflection leads to rooftop ponding.

Faces of the Industry: Thom Patton

Truss Tech II at Builders FirstSource in Shelby, Alabama

Learning Experience

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.

Putting People First

Safety tips aren’t hard to find, but putting them into practice depends on strategic thinking about creating a safety culture.

Digital Safety

CMs need to understand the basics of digital security and know how cyberattacks could affect their operations.
 

Big Returns from Investing in SBCA Events

2017 SBCA President Jack Dermer continues to broaden his perspective on how to tackle issues in his business through continued engagement with SBCA members.