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.

Simpson Redesigns Popular Knee Wall Connector

October 15, 2018

Simpson Strong-Tie has redesigned its popular RCKW rigid kneewall connector for cold-formed steel construction to provide a versatile, two-anchor option for contractors using 1/2"- or 3/8"-diameter concrete anchors, resulting in faster and more efficient installation.

Labor Shortages Cutting into Builder Profits

October 15, 2018

Builders across the country are pinching pennies according to 2018 data that shows national labor shortages are forcing builders to pay 5.2 percent more for company employees and 7.2 percent more for subcontracted work.

Atlas Roofing Makes Veteran Homes Energy Efficient

October 10, 2018

Atlas was able to help VCP complete the first phase of its Veterans Village development in compliance with all local code requirements while also providing superior thermal performance of the building envelope, which will help VCP save money in the long run with increased energy efficiency.

Framer Safety Promoted Through Huber Training Program

October 9, 2018

Huber Engineered Woods, LLC, an NFC title sponsor, recently initiated a mobile training program offering ZIP System instruction to Huber’s customers on multifamily jobsites.

NFC Member Spotlight: West Says Scheduling Capabilities are Key

October 9, 2018

While the value Dean has received from his brief time as an NFC member has already been significant, he hopes to contribute to making NFC even more valuable.

Top 10 SBC Industry News Headlines of Q3 2018

October 8, 2018

The top ten most read SBC Industry News Headlines of Q3 2018 are below:

Researchers Develop New Commercial Floor Truss System

October 8, 2018

A University of B.C. researcher looking at innovative steel construction methods has devised a truss system that can be used to construct modular flooring and has the potential to reduce construction costs and time by 50 percent.

Architect Shares Why He Uses CFS Steel Roof Trusses

October 8, 2018

BuildSteel recently had the opportunity to talk with Elledge about his experience with the First Baptist Church project, which marked the first time he worked on buildings using pre-engineered cold-formed steel (CFS) trusses in place of pre-engineered wood trusses for sloped and shingled roofs. 

Construction Students Learn the Benefits of Roof Trusses

October 1, 2018

Most high school students struggle to get out of bed to get out of school, but not one class of seniors from the Villages Charter School.  They’re going to work on a construction site.