Author Archives: Renee DuFore Russell

‘Extreme’ dedication

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

A Florida metal roofer and his company’s supplier, Metal Sales Manufacturing, go ‘all in’ for a good cause when the TV reality show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" comes to town.
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New venture was inspired by tough times

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

Needing a job, one man took his 30-years of experience and turned it into a creative venture that is paying dividends
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Gold Key awards: Cast your vote

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

Excellence deserves to be recognized — and rewarded. Take a moment to cast a vote for the 3 industry suppliers who do a good job for your company. Who can you always depend on to come through when you need them? Read more »

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Hangars: Keep it simple

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

In this companion story to the March Rural Builder story, Doorways to the Skies, the director of engineering for Metal Sales Manufacturing Co. says, "keep it simple." Read more »

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Doorways to the skies

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

Whether it’s a high-flown luxury building or a down-to-earth metal ‘box,’ airplane hangars come in many sizes and styles

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Miller ‘nails’ top time in competition

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

A highlight of the Frame Building Expo is a hotly-competitive nail pounding event. Check out this year’s top times!
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Brisky named to Hall of Fame

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

A member of the National Frame Building Association board of directors, Bob Brisky was inducted into the Rural Builder Hall of Fame at the 2010 Frame Building Expo held in February in Louisville, Ky.
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Hindman honored with Hall of Fame award

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

Educator Daniel Hindman, Ph.D., accepted the Rural Builder Hall of Fame award at the 2010 Frame Building Expo in Louisville, Ky.
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Koch named to Hall of Fame

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

A Maze Nails Company employee for 34 years, Tom Koch took his place in the Rural Builder Hall of Fame during the Frame Building Expo held in Louisville, Ky.
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Cold with a chance of construction

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Renee DuFore Russell

Frigid weather is no match for hardy post-frame builders
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