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ICC Approves Sturdi-Wall Brackets

By: Knapstein | April 15, 2020 | Comments 0

Perma-Column LLC's Sturdi-Wall® and Sturdi-Wall® Plus brackets for post-frame construction have been certified by the International Code Council as complying with international building codes.

When A Recession Comes, Don’t Stop Advertising

By: Franchuk | April 9, 2020 | Comments 0

Cutting back on spending is often the first reaction a company has when facing a recession. But care should be taken on what gets cut and why.

Products Ready to Ship

By: Thatcher | April 7, 2020 | Comments 0

There are many essential businesses in the rural construction and metal roofing industries operating to keep the economy moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some products that are ready to ship now.

Roll Formers Helping to Keep America Rolling, Continue Optimistic for the Future

By: Thatcher | April 2, 2020 | Comments 0

Panel and trim roll formers, and related suppliers, are reporting the ability to remain open and receive orders.

Where Small Businesses Can Find Financial Help

By: Knapstein | April 1, 2020 | Comments 0

One question asked by a respondent to our COVID-19 Impact Survey warranted immediate answer: “Where do we get financial help? I cannot find anything.” Here's what we've found so far.

2020 Rural Builder Hall of Fame Inductees

By: Franchuk | April 1, 2020 | Comments 0

The Rural Builder Hall of Fame inducted three new members at the 2020 Frame Building Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 27.

Businesses Open and Ready to Serve

By: Thatcher | March 27, 2020 | Comments 0

Here are updates on some of the companies serving the rural construction, metal roofing, and roll-forming markets that are up and running at this time.

Stay-at-Home Orders: What This Means for Construction

By: Franchuk | March 25, 2020 | Comments 0

While the U.S. (and world) struggle with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many states are now issuing orders to “shelter in place” or “stay at home.” All citizens of the U.S. have been advised to limit travel and practice social distancing, but some governors have enacted stronger measures in an attempt to...

Cancelations and Reschedules Announced for Trade Conferences, Shows, and Conventions

By: Thatcher | March 24, 2020 | Comments 0

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many conferences, trade shows, and conventions have been canceled or rescheduled.

Due to COVID-19, IRS Issues 90-Day Extension For Tax Filing, Payments

By: Thatcher | March 21, 2020 | Comments 0

In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, on March 20, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced a 90-day extension for filing income taxes.

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