FN November 2013

The November 2013 Issue of Frame Building News looks at award winning horse barns.

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Construction Backlog Indicator remains unchanged in 3rd Quarter

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the economy gradually recovers, nonresidential construction spending remains unchanged—a good sign the downturn in the industry has stopped, according to the Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) produced by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which remained nearly unchanged … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, FN November 2013, Frame Building News, Industry Experts, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR December 2013/January 2014, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged Associated Builders and Contractors, cbi, Construction Backlog Indicator | Leave a comment

NFBA Frame Building Expo to expand trade show due to demand

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

The National Frame Building Association has announced that the annual Frame Building Expo has SOLD OUT of existing booth space for its trade show in Nashville, Ten. It is subsequently expanding its space to add new booth and floor traffic … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, Events, FN November 2013, Frame Building Expo, Frame Building News, Horse Barn Products, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame Products, Products, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged frame building expo, national frame building association, post frame, post-frame construction | Leave a comment

Crew Foreman of the Month: Making clients want you back

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- BY LINCOLN BRUNNER – He might not have known it at the time, but TJ Moen got a rare gift one day during his high school building trades class: the knowledge that he was good at something. One day … Read more »

Posted in FN November 2013, Frame Building News, In the Industry, Industry Honors, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame News, Post-Frame Technique, Profiles | Tagged tj moen, wick buildings | Leave a comment

Turning bling to Ka-Ching: award-winning horse barns comes down to details

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- By Sharon Thatcher – With a name like Kentuckiana Building & Development LLC, it’s no surprise that owner Tim Noble knows a thing or two about horse barns. Located in the heart of thoroughbred country, about 50 percent of … Read more »

Posted in Featured Magazine, FN November 2013, Frame Building News, Horse Barn Products, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame Products, Products, Profiles | Tagged kentuckiana building & development, tim noble, wick dealer | Leave a comment

Redesigned Building of the Year Awards Program for post-frame builders

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

NFBA builder members will benefit from an expanded, redesigned Building of the Year (BOY) Awards program in 2013. At its summer meeting, the NFBA membership committee identified a need to restructure the BOY categories in order to be able to … Read more »

Posted in Buildings of the Year, Business and Management, Construction Industry News, Events, FN November 2013, Frame Building Expo, Frame Building News, In the Industry, Industry Experts, Industry Honors, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame News, Post-Frame Technique, Profiles | Tagged frame building expo, national frame building association, nfba, post frame, post-frame construction | Leave a comment

Safety update: Hazard Communication Standard deadlines, requirements

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- By Gary Auman, Legal Counsel for NFBA – The first compliance deadline for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s new Hazard Communication Standard is fast approaching. All employers are required to have all employees trained on the new label … Read more »

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NFBA Board Chair’s Message: A redesigned Expo awaits you in Nashville

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- By Rick Hess  Chair, NFBA Board of Directors – My excitement about the 2014 Frame Building Expo keeps building, and I’m eager to share some of the new features with you. With the benefit of your feedback on previous … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, Events, FN November 2013, Frame Building Expo, Frame Building News, Horse Barn Products, Horse Barns, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame Products, Products, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged frame building expo, national frame building association, nfba, post frame, post-frame construction | Leave a comment

PFMI Update: Post frame’s opportunity continues to grow

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

NFBA recently commissioned the second annual Post-Frame Market Sizing Model Report from FMI Corporation to assess the U.S. post-frame market. FMI, a market research firm specializing in construction, identified key trends and drivers, evaluated historical and expected growth trends and … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, FN November 2013, Frame Building News, In the Industry, Industry Experts, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame News, Post Frame Products, Post-Frame Technique, Products, Research and Technology, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged national frame building association, post frame, post-frame construction | Leave a comment