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RB December 2013
From doors to roof seams: 2014 Frame Building Expo to feature hands-on skills training
- By Jane Martinsons – The two skills-training sessions featured on the show floor at Frame Building Expo on March 5 and 6, 2014, are geared to both seasoned and new builders, crew members, trainers and site supervisors – anyone … Read more »
Cell phone boosters could help you and your bottom line
- By Sharon Thatcher – As buildings get tighter, new problems arise that require solutions. One unexpected problem is cellular reception. Even in large cities, where cell towers are in abundance, buildings can have dead zones for reception. A solution … Read more »
Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, New Products, Products, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged cellular boosters, Schley Buildings LLC, Wilson Electronics, Woodchucks Inc. General Contractors | Leave a comment
Money Talk: Estimated tax payment calculations trickier than ever
- By Mark E. Battersby – Can you guess how well your rural building operation will do in the coming months? It should come as no surprise that Uncle Sam wants taxes paid in full during the course of the … Read more »
Making money from waste: the potential for anaeorbic digester support buildings
- By Sharon Thatcher – What to do with tons of manure? If you’re a rural contractor with a farm clientele, you know it’s a question faced by every livestock farmer, especially the big ones. With all the emphasis on … Read more »
Posted in Construction Industry News, Frame Building News, Green Building, Green Products, Industry Experts, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, RB December 2013, Recyclable, Renewable, Rural Builder Magazine, Sustainability | Tagged anaeorbic digesters, digester support buildings, rural contractors | Leave a comment
ASC Building Products introduces new PBR panel
WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -– ASC Building Products, a division of ASC Profiles, has introduced PBR Panel to its product line. PBR Panels are used on pre-engineered metal, post-frame and agricultural buildings. The panels are a structural through-fastened roof or wall … Read more »
Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, Frame Building News, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, New Products, Products, RB December 2013, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Vertical Panels | Tagged ASC Building Products, ASC Profiles, PBR Panel | Leave a comment
Modern modular: an opportunity waiting for rural builders?
- b y M a r k Wa r d – During 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that construction activity totaled $225 billion in the lodging, office, commercial, healthcare, educational and religious building categories. According to the Modular Building … Read more »
Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Featured Magazine, Green Building, Green Projects, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Green, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged modular, Modular Building Institute, modularization, prefabrication | Leave a comment
Construction Backlog Indicator remains unchanged in 3rd Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the economy gradually recovers, nonresidential construction spending remains unchanged—a good sign the downturn in the industry has stopped, according to the Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) produced by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which remained nearly unchanged … Read more »
Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, FN November 2013, Frame Building News, Industry Experts, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR December 2013/January 2014, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged Associated Builders and Contractors, cbi, Construction Backlog Indicator | Leave a comment
Metal Sales launches new website with enhanced navigation, function
LOUISVILLE, KY… Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, the nation’s leader in metal roof and wall systems, has launched a new corporate website at metalsales.us.com. The new website provides a user-friendly experience tailored to each market segment served by Metal Sales™: commercial, … Read more »
Posted in Business and Management, Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, In the Industry, Industry Experts, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, MR December 2013/January 2014, Products, RB December 2013, Reroofing, Residential, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Vertical Panels | Tagged metal roof and wall systems, metal sales manufacturing | Leave a comment
NFBA Frame Building Expo to expand trade show due to demand
The National Frame Building Association has announced that the annual Frame Building Expo has SOLD OUT of existing booth space for its trade show in Nashville, Ten. It is subsequently expanding its space to add new booth and floor traffic … Read more »
Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, Events, FN November 2013, Frame Building Expo, Frame Building News, Horse Barn Products, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame Products, Products, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged frame building expo, national frame building association, post frame, post-frame construction | Leave a comment
Triangle Fastener introduces Wood-To-Concrete tapping screw
Triangle Fastener Corporation is pleased to introduce its Wood-To-Concrete™ Tapping Screw. The Wood-To-Concrete tapping screw was developed for attaching 2X wood to concrete, masonry or block. Engineered with a proprietary “Hex-Countersunk” drive, it provides the driving stability of a hex … Read more »
Posted in Construction Industry News, Fasteners, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, New Products, Post Frame, Post Frame News, Post-Frame Technique, Products, RB December 2013, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged attaching wood to concrete, Triangle Fastener, wood to concrete tapping screw | Leave a comment