Housing & Construction

FrameSAFE Garners Positive Comments from Framers & Beyond

November 24, 2015

Since FrameSAFE first rolled out in March of this year, 23 NFC Professional Framer members and 12 Skilled Subcontractors have subscribed to the program. As this bilingual, OSHA-compliant safety program is being implemented across the country, the feedback has been very positive.

Could Community College Connect Kids with Components?

June 18, 2018

The Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC) in Piqua, Ohio is an example of an educational and workforce development institution that component manufacturers (CMs) could benefit from connecting with.

30% of Multifamily Cost Now Comes from Regulations

June 18, 2018

Government regulations surrounding the construction of new multi-family housing are adding over 30 percent to the cost of the project.

NC Legislature Considers Speeding Up Inspections

June 18, 2018

New legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Brody, a Republican from Monroe who is a construction contractor, aims to alleviate at least one of the holdups homebuilders now face.

NFC Member Profile: One Framer's Journey into Custom Homebuilding

June 12, 2018

Jim Hallada’s journey into the framing industry begins when he was a welder living in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin.

OSHA-NFC Partnership Helping Workers to NOT be a Statistic

June 12, 2018

Sobering statistics about the top causes of workplace injuries and fatalities provide the foundation for NFC’s recent work with OSHA to develop safety posters as part of its partnership in the 2018 Safe+Sound Campaign, coming the week of August 13-19.

90% of Commercial Contractors Worry About Labor

June 11, 2018

Findings from the Q2 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, released today, show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages.

Chart: Current Credit Trends Good News for CMs

June 10, 2018

It is becoming easier to kick start this whole home construction process and obtain AD&C loans. This upward trend in lending provides a meaningful window into future housing start trends, and thus, demand for structural building components.

Elementary School Students Learn Math with Trusses

June 4, 2018

Fifth-graders at Albert Harris Elementary School on Tuesday took part in a unique math lesson that could help them when they get ready to choose a place to live as adults.

MiTek and OZCO Develop Project Estimating Mobile App

May 22, 2018

MiTek USA announced the release of a new Project Explorer app, designed to search for and plan outdoor projects.  This app was built in conjunction with OZCO Building Products, the leading manufacturer of Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT).