One year ago the National Frame Building Association introduced a new benefit of membership — a member newsletter. This initiative was inspired by feedback from a group of members. They requested more frequent communication, and in particular, they desired to have more frequent updates on the association and the industry as a whole.
A recent survey of the newsletter’s readers revealed that the majority found the articles on the association itself, the building industry and current economic trends to be most valuable.
“The National Frame Building Association does an excellent job of updating its members on current economic and business news. Its newsletter digests data from McGraw-Hill, Wells Fargo Financial and other sources such as national newspapers and websites,” writes columnist Oliver Witte in his article in the December 2011 issue of Rural Builder, “Who Says Times Are Tough? What the Statistics Tell Us.”
Here’s a sample of what members are saying about this new benefit:
Why do you read the NFBA Member Newsletter?
I read the NFBA Member Newsletter to stay informed on the ever-changing information in the post-frame industry. I find all of the articles interesting and a great source of continuing education in this field.
In what ways does your business benefit from the information the newsletter offers?
We use relevant articles to increase our ability to stay on top of the market and to anticipate any changes in the field that might impact our bottom line.
Which features are your favorites?
My favorite features are the OSHA updates.
Why would you recommend the NFBA Member Newsletter to other professionals?
I recommend the newsletter because of the invaluable tips and news articles that can help their companies grow.
— Tamara C. Hughes, General Manager Hickory Custom Buildings
Why do you read the NFBA Member Newsletter?
I read the NFBA Member Newsletter because it’s a great way to read up on current topics in a brief, informative format.
In what ways does your business benefit from the information the newsletter offers?
It allows our employees to read up on the market trends in our area of construction as well as the overall construction industry.
Which features are your favorites?
I enjoy the updates from the Technical & Research Committee and checking the market trends in the industry.
Why would you recommend the NFBA Member Newsletter to other professionals?
I recommend the newsletter because it is a great way to get a snapshot of the industry as well as a great way to keep abreast of upcoming NFBA activities.
— Doyle Pokorny, Project Manager, M.P.B. Builders, Inc.
Sign up for the NFBA Newsletter at nfba.org/Members/content/newsletter.html.
