Post Frame News

News, features and technical information directly related to the post frame industry.

PFMI: Educating the design community

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jim Austin

NFBA members work as one to promote post-frame opportunities The National Frame Building Association launched the Post-Frame Market Initiative with generous support from members whose pledges were matched by the Binational Softwood Lumber Council. Post-frame builders and suppliers support this … Read more »

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Secure Your Early Bird Discount in January: Register for Frame Building Expo Today!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The 2012 Frame Building Expo, February 29-March 2, is offering an Early Bird Discount for all trade show registrations made in January. Register this month in order to receive your reduced fee. Both NFBA members and non-members receive discounted rates … Read more »

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ABC condemns NLRB on union favoritism

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jim Austin

In advance of the Sept. 22 U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing to examine the culture of union favoritism by the National Labor Relations Board, Associated Builders and Contractors released the following statement: “Under the Obama administration, the … Read more »

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Simpson Strong-Tie to supply software, truss plates to component industry

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jim Austin

Simpson Strong-Tie announced that it will supply software systems and truss plates to the U.S. component industry. Mike Bugbee, a 30-year veteran with the company, will be dedicated to developing and leading this business for Simpson Strong-Tie. The truss and … Read more »

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NFBA now accepting applications for Building of the Year

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The National Frame Building Association is now accepting applications for its distinguished Building of the Year contest. Any building erected by an NFBA member builder that utilizes post-frame construction in a minimum of 50 percent of the building structure is … Read more »

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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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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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