In the Industry

Business profiles, awards and articles on business and management issues relevant to the building industry.

Simpson Strong-Tie sponsors Building Safety Month

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jim Austin

Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to once again join other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council’s (ICC) 2013 Building Safety Month in May. As a Supporting Sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie is encouraging the industry and the general public … Read more »

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Covertech rFoil expands patent portfolio for reflective thermal insulation

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Covertech  rFoil Insulation has announced that it has recently been granted three new U.S. patents for Class-A standard thermal insulation. The inventor named in each patent is Furia Orologio, one of the founders of Covertech. The patents include:U.S. Patent No. … Read more »

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MCA introduces new tagline to enhance identity, communicate purpose

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Jim Austin

The Metal Construction Association has unveiled a new tagline to enhance its brand identity and communicate its purpose and position in the industry. The tagline — Build Legacies: Metal — adds an inspirational element to the MCA brand. The new … Read more »

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Pavilion Building Manufacturing joins American Buildings Company

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Eufaula, Ala. – American Buildings Company has announced the addition of Pavilion Building Manufacturing Inc. to its national network of builders. As an authorized ABC Builder, Pavilion will have access to American Buildings’ engineering and design expertise, industry-leading technology and quality … Read more »

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Metal-Era Receives Minority Business Award of Excellence

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Waukesha, WI – Metal-Era, Inc., a leader in commercial engineered roof solutions has been awarded the 2013 Award of Excellence by the Wisconsin Iowa Central Illinois Minority Supplier Development Council. WICIMSDC recognizes companies that continuously increase MBE-to-MBE purchases, contribute to … Read more »

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Keynote speaker announced for WDMA annual technical conference

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jim Austin

Register now for early-bird discounts  /    The WDMA Technical Conference will be held in Milwaukee at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel from June 4-6. One of this year’s keynote speakers will be Wisconsin’s Secretary of Natural Resources Cathy Stepp, a former … Read more »

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Associated Builders and Contractors critical of President

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jim Austin

ABC critical of President Obama’s renomination of NLRB chairman  /  Associated Builders and Contractors today criticized President Obama’s renomination of Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board as a move to promote the narrow policy goals of politically powerful … Read more »

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Sign up now for tomorrow’s free marketing webinar for contractors

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Registration is still open for “Get to Yes More Often in 2013″ Most contractors are really good at their craft but not quite as good at communicating why prospects should choose them. Knowing what to present and what to say … Read more »

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Frame Building Expo ’13: Success strategies in changing times

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jim Austin

If you’re looking for nuggets of advice on how to expand and improve your business, Randy Goruk of LeadersEdge 360 has plenty. He shared five main success strategies, sprinkled with more than a dozen tips for achieving those goals, during … Read more »

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2012 NFBA Buildings of the Year

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jim Austin
April 2013 Frame Building News

NFBA recognizes ‘best of the best’ for 2012 The announcement of the Buildings of the Year Awards is one of the highlights at the annual National Frame Building Expo. A large audience gathered for the NFBA luncheon at the Memphis … Read more »

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