In the Industry

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

Money Talk: Tips on how to compensate yourself correctly

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

By Mark Battersby  – Are you an employee of your rural building business? More importantly, at least to our lawmakers and the Internal Revenue Service, does your business properly compensate you the owner/employee for the services that you provide to … Read more »

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How’s business? Some rural builders finding strength in ag construction

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher
Rural Builder May 2012

By Oliver Witte  / “How’s business?” We posed that question in mid-March to a cross-section of rural builders around the country and got answers that ranged from “best ever” to “still slim.” It was clear that some parts of the … Read more »

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2012 Builder Block: Show-Me State favorites

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher
Everlast Roofing

Missouri is known as the Show-Me State and 21 companies did just that at the Frame Building Expo in St. Louis in a special Builder Block area. Visitors to the area could vote for their favorite products or line of … Read more »

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Rigid Global Components adds father/son to sales team

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Rigid Global Components – complete manufacturer of metal roof and wall panels – recently filled two key sales positions with a father and son. Royce Schneider joined Rigid as the Sales Manager and Stephen Schneider as a Territory Manager. Royce … Read more »

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Simpson Strong-Tie reaches $1.5 million in donations to habitat for humanity

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jim Austin

The connection between Simpson Strong-Tie and Habitat for Humanity is growing stronger. Simpson Strong-Tie is renewing its partnership with Habitat for the sixth straight year bringing the company’s overall donation to $1.5 million. “Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to have reached … Read more »

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RRCI announces board for 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jim Austin

At the recent 2012 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., the membership of the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute elected new officers and board of directors. The elected officers are: President: Tim Leonard, ER Systems; President-Elect: Greg Hlavaty, Western Colloid; and, Immediate … Read more »

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‘Woodstar Derby’ aims to reward company’s independent contractors

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Now through the end of this year, Woodstar Products is offering its independent contractors an opportunity to earn awards, including a Caribbean dream cruise. Called the Woodstar Derby, the equine products company will track sales of its stall packages through … Read more »

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Foreman with a following

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jim Austin

Foreman of the month: Wick foreman combines his love of dairy farming and barn building / When it comes to providing superior customer service, there’s nothing like knowing your customers — especially when you can understand how they think. That … Read more »

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NFBA 2011 Buildings of the Year

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jim Austin
Frame Building News April 2012 cover

NFBA recognizes ‘best of the best’ for 2011 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 America’s … Read more »

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MRA message: We’re making progress!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim Austin

As the new construction market continues to struggle, the home improvement market is battling for each market share point. Even with a tough economy, McGraw-Hill Construction Research and Analytics data shows the number of homes with metal roofs has more … Read more »

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