Framers Council Headlines

How to Achieve an Injury-Free Jobsite

August 12, 2019

Out of the more than 4,500 workers who were killed at work in 2016, one in five of them died on a construction site. It’s a grim reminder that faulty safety processes can be deadly.

OSHA Cites New York Construction Company for Fall Hazards

August 12, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Northridge Construction Corp. for willful and serious violations of workplace safety standards at the company’s headquarters in East Patchogue, New York.

Contractor Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Forced Labor Case

August 12, 2019

A federal judge sentenced construction company owner Job Torres Hernandez to eight years and seven months in prison for harboring undocumented workers for commercial advantage or private financial gain and for forcing some of those individuals into providing labor on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Be Prepared for OSHA: Making a Good Impression in an Inspection

August 12, 2019

A surprise inspection from an OSHA compliance officer (CO) is not an aspect of the framing business that many would cite (pun intended) as one of their favorite activities.

Video: Attaching Trusses with Simpson’s Quik Stik

July 29, 2019

According to Simpson, one of its most viewed videos of 2019 is the one below featuring their new Quik Stik that provides a better way for framers to handle truss connections.

Monarch at Waugh Chapel Multi-family Development Uses Typar for Weather Protection System

July 23, 2019

When construction began on the new 246-unit Monarch at Waugh Chapel multi-family development in Gambrills, Maryland, protecting the building from the elements was a primary concern.

D Magazine Features ANDRES' First National Bank Tower Project

July 23, 2019

“Its magnitude is unparalleled,” she said. “At 1.5 million square feet, four projects in-one, the largest tax credit deal in the state’s history, local Tax Increment Financing, and significant private investment, it is one of the most complex redevelopments in the city to date.”

LP WeatherLogic Barrier System Protects Against Air & Water

July 23, 2019

Protect against air and water during construction and for years to come.

Maps: Did Housing Permits Grow in Your State?

July 18, 2019

Over the first five months of 2019, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 342,116.

Number of OSHA Inspectors Continues to Decline

July 18, 2019

Despite assurances from Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta that he will boost the number of OSHA compliance officers this fiscal year, new data shows the number of inspectors has declined.