By David Bohnhoff, Ph.D., P.E. / In October 2012 the latest version of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ engineering practice (EP) for the design of shallow post foundations was approved by ANSI. The official designation of this new document is ANSI/ASAE EP486.2 Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design, published more than...
FN April 2013
2012 NFBA Buildings of the Year
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 Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn., to honor the winners of these prestigious awards...
Quest Specialty Chemicals launches redesigned Products website
Quest Specialty Chemicals, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, launched a newly redesigned website for its wholly owned subsidiary, Quest Construction Products, www.Quest-CP.com. With the launch of the site, the firm unveils a new Quest Construction Products brand and consolidates all QCP industry-leading coatings product lines in one online destination. The objectives of...
NFBA presents Bernon G. Perkins and 2012 Crew Foreman awards
The National Frame Building Association held its annual convention and trade show, Frame Building Expo, February 20 – February 22, 2013 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. During the NFBA Awards Luncheon on February 21, the 2012 Building of the Year winners, Crew Foreman of the Year, and 2013 Rural Builder...