Post-Frame Technique

Articles and product profiles highlighting the use of post-frame techniques in buildings, typically utilizing solid-sawn posts or laminated wood wall columns.

PFMI Update: Life cycle analysis and cost

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin

Quantifying post frame’s sustainability By Daniel Hindman, PhD. Green building is one of the most dynamic market forces in construction today. Post-frame buildings are considered sustainable, but until very recently little documentation existed on the energy efficiency and the reduced … Read more »

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Educating the masses … on post-frame

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin

Growing post frame’s marketshare with PFMI By Larry Edema, Chair, NFBA Board of Directors I believe that educating the design community about post-frame construction — and reaching out to these professionals in every possible way — is the right direction … Read more »

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RIMA International offers educational sessions

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International will be making presentations at several upcoming industry events.  Those interested in learning more about reflective products from top industry experts should consider attending one of these sessions. September 26, 2011 (1 – 5 … Read more »

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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Personal Tool Tethering

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Hammerhead Industries is offering their lists of “Do’s and Don’ts and a “Tool Tethering Selection Guide” to help safety engineers make the correct tethering choices for workers. Many safety professionals may not be aware of the range of options available … Read more »

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NFBA names Henry as new president

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jim Austin

The National Frame Builders Association has appointed Jeff Henry as NFBA President. Throughout his 20 years in associations, Henry has worked closely with small business owners and major manufacturing companies. His experience includes direct staff leadership for an association services … Read more »

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Structural Design of Post-Frame Building Systems online course offered

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

An intensive look at Structural Design of Post-Frame Building Systems will be offered in an online course Wednesday, June 22. The course is ideal if you are an engineer or architect with a comfortable understanding of post-frame building systems, or … Read more »

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Woodstar’s new ‘Design A Stall’ provides builders a designing edge

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Horse barn builders can now help guide the stall design process with Woodstar Products’ new interactive online design program. The Design A Stall is a free program now available on Woodstar’s website that allows clients and preferred builders to select … Read more »

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Pat McGuire, long time post-frame engineer sets up shop

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

South Bend, Ind. – Long time post-frame industry engineer, Pat McGuire, has set up shop as a consultant. McGuire offers structural calculations and drawings as well as expert witness services. For many years McGuire served as co-chair of the NFBA’s … Read more »

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Builder Block: Best on the Block 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Visitors to the NFBA Frame Building Expo in Indianapolis in March were given an opportunity to vote on their favorite exhibitors and products found in the Builder Block area of the show floor. There were 26 companies in this year’s … Read more »

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Titan military truck now available commercially

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Previously available only for the military, the Titan Extreme Duty all-terrain truck, is being offered for commercial use for the first time by Worldwide Machinery. The Titan Extreme-Duty line of trucks showcased in March at ConExpo at a static booth … Read more »

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