Framers Council Headlines

DAP RapidFuse Plastic Primer Kit Makes Repairs Easier Than Ever

May 7, 2019

Repairing plastic? No problem. With new DAP® RapidFuse™ Plastic Primer Kit, hard-to-bond plastic surfaces are no match, offering a fast and flawless repair where other quick-fix adhesives fall short.

Boise Cascade Completes Acquisition of American Lumber Distributors

May 7, 2019

Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) today announced the completion of the acquisition of American Lumber Distributors headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

LP Building Solutions Introduces New LP BuildSmart Program App

May 7, 2019

Today, LP Building Solutions introduced a smartphone app for its LP® BuildSmart™ program, which is designed to boost LP® SmartSide® preferred contractors’ businesses. With this new app, members can more easily turn LP® SmartSide®product purchases into LP BuildSmart points that can be redeemed for tools, sales services, and co-branded marketing support. The app also enables members to retrieve homeowner leads directly from their phones.

Simpson Strong-Tie Renews Habitat for Humanity Sponsorship

May 7, 2019

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, renewed its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International for the 13th consecutive year. To date, the company has contributed nearly $4 million toward Habitat’s goal of helping to provide families in need with an affordable and decent place to call home.

Why Reporting All Incidents Matters

May 7, 2019

The concept of incident reporting has been around for quite some time now. Though it was designed to improve safety in the workplace, there are still a number of reasons employees refuse to comply avoid this. Management and frontline workers need to understand why reporting an incident makes a big difference in the safety, efficiency and overall well-being of the organization and its members. 

Harwood Fall Prevention Training on the Road

May 7, 2019

A spring Wisconsin snowstorm failed to derail more than 30 framers from attending fall prevention training at Altman Construction Company, Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids on April 11. Provided by the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and its National Framers Council (NFC), this was the first class held off-site rather than at SBCA’s offices in Madison, an important step in getting this valuable information out to more framers. Reactions to the course, which is made possible by the Susan Harwood Training Grant through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), were positive.

Innovative BVLZ Brick Veneer Ledger Connector Attaches Ledgers to Wood-Framed Houses Through Brick Veneer

April 22, 2019

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the release of the BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector kit, a code-compliant, tested solution for attaching decks to wood-framed homes that have a brick or masonry veneer exterior covering.

Above and Beyond: Atchison Heller

April 22, 2019

Kentucky-based Atchison Heller Construction Company is  a family-owned business of professionals passionate about buildings that last. Specializing in custom homes, remodels and renovations, a key to the team’s philosophy is stepping up their building enclosures. In a recent large custom home they advanced their build with integrated sheathing and fluid-applied flashing for a streamlined approach to maintaining continuous air and water barriers. To stand by their promise to deliver a durable home with dependable indoor comfort, they chose ZIP System® R-sheathing and liquid flash to achieve a tightly sealed building envelope.

Are You Missing Dangers Right Before Your Eyes?

April 22, 2019

One split second is all it takes for a life to be changed forever or taken away by a workplace accident. Each year, close to 9,000 people are killed on the job across the U.S. and Europe; no doubt all these workplaces had safety protocols in place, but clearly more could have been done to prevent this loss. 

Reminder: Employers Must Post Injury/Illness Summary through April 30

April 22, 2019

Each year, employers are required to post a copy of OSHA Form 300A from Feb. 1 through April 30. The summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to workers are usually posted. Businesses with 10 or fewer workers and those in certain low-hazard industries are exempt from OSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements.