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Ventco now offers product line direct

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Ventco Inc. is now offering its ProfileVent® ventilation products at a savings by selling direct to customers, who get factory pricing and free freight with the same trusted performance. Industry proven for more than 20 years, ProfileVent is still the only ventilation system in its category with a Class A Fire Rating...

Charles Sukup to Receive Distinguished Engineering Award

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Charles Sukup, P.E, president of Sukup Manufacturing Company, has been named a 2017 Distinguished Alumni by the 132-year-old engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi. Sukup is one of four who will receive the prestigious alumni award this year in recognition of lifetime achievements and commitment to engineering education. Sukup was Sukup...

Expanding the Possibilities of Post Frame

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By Lynn Noesser, Chair of NFBA’s Post-Frame Market Initiative Committee Have you built any “shomes” recently? What about a “barndominium”? For those asking what the heck a shome or barndominum is, these are terms currently being used by builders and owners to refer to post-frame buildings that incorporate a typical storage...

Message from the NFBA Board Chair: Plans for the Future

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BY Todd Carlson, Chair, NFBA Board of Directors With construction season in full swing, it is my hope that you are able to enjoy some favorite summertime activities with family and friends. Clearly this is easier said than done, but it’s crucial if we are to maintain work-life balance and priorities....

Money Talk: Affordable Ways to Attract Workers

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By Mark Battersby How can any rural building business hope to compete for the dwindling number of skilled workers available in today’s marketplace? Most importantly, how can any building operation keep the workers that are so essential to its success and afford to compete for new workers to help it grow?...

3M Launches Center for Hearing Conservation

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New resource expands online personal protective equipment support for occupational health and safety managers 3M™ Personal Safety Division has launched a new online resource, the 3M Center for Hearing Conservation. Safety managers can find articles and details about the seven elements of a hearing loss prevention program, as well as helpful videos, toolkits, fast facts...

Polyglass Announces New Hires and Promotions For Sales Leadership Team

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Polyglass expands its sales leadership team and aligns the company for future growth in the United States and Canada. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. expands its sales leadership team to meet the growing demand for its roofing and waterproofing solutions. With their combined experience in the roofing industry, Polyglass can quickly respond to the needs...

Construction Spending Holds Steady, Delays Caused by Worker Shortage

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CONSTRUCTION SPENDING HOLDS STEADY FROM APRIL TO MAY AS REPORTED DELAYS CAUSED BY SHORTAGE OF SKILLED WORKERS SPREAD AMID CONTINUING DEMAND Workforce Shortages and Political Gridlock that is Depressing Public-Sector Investments are Holding Back Broader Growth for the Construction Sector, Officials Urge New Workforce & Infrastructure Measures Construction spending in May...