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6/16/2010
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Change in NFBA Staff Leadership
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5/5/2010
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IMPORTANT OSHA UPDATE: Severe Violator Program
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4/7/2010
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NFBA 2010 Call for Presentations
Proposals due May 31, 2010
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1/26/2010
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Post-Frame Advantage Launches Online University
The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has launched their new FREE online training, testing and performance tracking system, Post-Frame Advantage Online University.
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1/24/2010
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I-RIM Conference 2010 - June 21-23 - Barcelona
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1/11/2010
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Post-Frame Advantage to Launch Online University in 2010
Thanks to the efforts of the Post-Frame Market Initiative (PFMI) and NFBA’s Technical Advisor, Dr. Harvey Manbeck PhD PE, NFBA will launch its new FREE online training, testing and performance tracking system, Post-Frame Advantage Online University in January 2010.
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11/18/2009
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NFBA to Join New Wood Product Coalition
A new, national coalition, formed under the American Wood Council (AWC), will provide an
organizational structure for wood products companies and associations to work together on
building codes and standards, green building policy issues, and federal and state environmental
regulations affecting manufacturers.
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11/17/2009
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Eighty gather for NFBA Regional Conference in Tulsa
A one-day NFBA Regional Conference held last fall could result in the formation of an NFBA "Heartland Chapter" based in Tulsa and encompassing the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kansas. (more)
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10/28/2009
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NFBA's Post Frame Marketing Initiative (PFMI) Raises $200,000 from Members
Builders and suppliers have committed to $200,000 in contributions to help fund and expand The Post Frame Marketing Initiative (PFMI).
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9/28/2009
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CSI Adds Post-Frame Building Systems to MasterFormat™ Index
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) announced it has added numbers and titles – 13 34 18 Post Frame Building Systems – to MasterFormat™.
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9/25/2009
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Fabral Expands ENERGY STAR Approved Color Offering
4 more colors now qualify for the $1500 tax credit.
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9/25/2009
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Former NFBA Vice President Establishes Heartland Perma-Column
John Fullerton, former Executive Vice President of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA), has established a new company that will distribute pre-cast concrete pier systems for post-frame building systems and related products.
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8/17/2009
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NFBA Supports Development of Post-Frame Building Nomenclature Standard
The standard will clearly define post-frame building systems and ensure appropriate application of post-frame building terminology.
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8/4/2009
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Students Learn and Serve Community with Post-Frame Project
Students completed a project that taught them construction basics and will benefit others in the school district.
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7/3/2009
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New Online Model Guide Specification Generator
NFBA develops online specification application for post-frame buildings to assist design professionals
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6/28/2009
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Conestoga Wins Commercial Unique Building of the Year Award
The building is being used as an entrance gate for a campground.
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6/24/2009
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Morton Buildings, Inc. Wins Hobby Shops Building of the Year Award
The Building of the Year Award in the Hobby Shops category went to Morton Buildings, Inc. for the Wicker Hobby Shop project.
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5/30/2009
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Tailored Building Systems Wins Judge's Special Building of the Year Award
The Judges Special Building of the Year Award went to Tailored Building Systems for the Lighthouse Academy project.
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5/21/2009
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Fabral and others Team Up for Extreme Makeover
NFBA member company Fabral and others provide materials and labor for construction of a dream house for a decorated veteran.
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4/24/2009
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Hochstetler Buildings, Inc. Wins Commercial (under 5000 sq. ft.) Award
1st Place in the Commercial (under 5000 sq. ft.) category went to Hochstetler Buildings for the MJ Design Associates project.
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4/22/2009
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SBIC Celebrates Earth Day and School Building Week
Both Capitol Hill events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
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4/18/2009
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Prehn Building Sales, Inc. Wins Building of the Year Award
The 1st Place Award in the Commercial (over 10,000 sq. ft.) category went to Prehn Building Sales, Inc., Rochester, MN for the Leashes + Leads project.
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4/15/2009
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CSI Announces New Revision Program for MasterFormatTM
Regular program of annual revisions to address recommendations on fixed schedule; Close of proposed revisions to this year's cycle set for April 30, 2009
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4/11/2009
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OSHA Revises Field Operations Manual
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA revises Field Operations Manual to enhance enforcement and compliance assistance.
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4/8/2009
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New RIMA International Website
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International has a newly-designed website at www.rimainternational.org.
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4/5/2009
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American Society of Safety Engineers Looks toward 100th Anniversary
ASSE has announced that it is moving forward in planning its centennial celebration in 2011.
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4/1/2009
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Esh Quality Structures, Inc. Wins Retrofit/Remodel Building of the Year Award
The existing structure was abandoned in the 1980's and sat vacant for approximately 20 years.
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3/29/2009
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M.P.B. Builders, Inc. Wins Industrial Building of the Year Award
M.P.B. Builders, Inc. received the Award for the Weiland Refrigerated project, built for Weiland Trucking.
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3/26/2009
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New Survey: Recession-Weary Consumers Willing to Spend on Energy-Efficient Products
Recession refocuses opinions on energy efficiency: Saving money now trumps saving the environment.
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3/23/2009
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Lester Buildings, LLC Wins Commercial (5,000-10,000 sq. ft.) Building of the Year Award
Lester Buildings, LLC received the Award for the Autobahn Clubhouse project, built for Bruno Silikowski - Autobahn MotorPlex, LLC.
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3/18/2009
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Eversole Builders, Inc. Wins Most Unique Post Frame Application Building of the Year Award
The project was to provide Berne Union School's athletic field with a press box.
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3/16/2009
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Morton Buildings, Inc. Wins Housing/Homes/Residential Building of the Year Award
The 1st Place Building of the Year Award in the Housing/Homes/Residential category went to Tom Janke of Morton Buildings, Inc.
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3/14/2009
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Osmose® Files Lawsuit to Stop Viance Media Campaign
According to Osmose, the Viance media campaign attacks the effectiveness and safety of wood treated with micronized copper wood preservatives.
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3/11/2009
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Illes Architects, Inc. Wins Institutional Building of the Year Award
Illes Architects, Inc. received the 1st Place Award in the Institutional Category for the Muskingum College project.
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3/8/2009
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Obama Budget Would Boost Funds for Workplace Safety Programs
The increase in worker protection is a major shift after years of cuts to those programs by the Bush administration.
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3/4/2009
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Kerry Illes Passes
Mr. Illes was one of the greatest post-frame architects of our time.
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2/28/2009
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Post-Frame Professionals Dare to Grow at Frame Building Expo
The Expo took place Feb. 25-27, 2009 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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2/24/2009
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Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic Loadings
Participants in this seminar will be able to comprehend provisions of the 2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual for wind, snow, and seismic applications.
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2/20/2009
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EPS builders awarded Certified Green Professional Designation
Sixty-nine builder/dealers of NFBA member company Energy Panel Structures were recently awarded the designation of Certified Green Building Professionals.
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2/17/2009
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Special Topics in Wood Construction Engineering
This Virginia Tech course offers design professionals a buffet of frequently faced topics that require background data and references not readily accessible.
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2/15/2009
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Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife Selects Post-Frame for Clubhouse
A new bird dog field trial area in Ohio will feature a new post-frame clubhouse.
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2/12/2009
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At Home in a "Pole Barn"
The economy and flexibility of post-frame buildings makes them ideal for rennovations, as well as commercial and residential applications.
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2/9/2009
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Economic Pain Spreads to Multifamily Housing Sector
Future Rental Housing at Risk if Credit Crisis Continues
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2/6/2009
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Most Angies List Members Plan to Get Deals on Home Improvement
Despite weak financial market, members to spend as much or more in '09 as in '08.
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2/2/2009
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New Impact-Resistant Interior Panels
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s new Impact-Resistant Interior Panels rounds out a family of Dens™ Brand Gypsum Panels.
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1/29/2009
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Some Forecasters See a Fast Economic Recovery
Economics as the dismal science? Not in some quarters.
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1/25/2009
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AF&PA Unveils Six-Point Plan for Economic Recovery
President-elect Obama, Congress Sent Strategies on Energy, Transportation, Housing, Taxes, Pensions, and Forestry
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1/22/2009
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Texting + Driving = Danger
Recent studies and news stories seem to confirm that driving and texting is a very dangerous combination.
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1/19/2009
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Construction Starts Fall
November construction starts fell 3% from the previous month to $454.5 billion (annual rate), the weakest level so far in 2008.
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1/15/2009
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Recession? 'We're not interested,' say WFBA members
While the rest of the economy is in a recession, post-frame builders have good reason to be upbeat: post-frame's economy and efficiency provide advantages in a slow economy.
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1/10/2009
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OSHA adds teeth to protective equipment standards
Now for every PPE or training violation OSHA spots, employers can expect to pay a fine based on each and every affected employee.
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1/3/2009
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SBCA Introduces Version 1.03 of The Load Guide
a Guide to Good Practice for Specifying & Applying Loads to Structural Building Components
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12/31/2008
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Brand Barak
It was a classic textbook case that could have launched any number of package goods products into the marketplace, let alone put him in the White House.
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12/27/2008
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One in Four Boomers Plan Move, New Survey Reports
Winners of the 2008 Livable Communities Awards from AARP and NAHB Anticipate Trend, Lead Movement toward User-Friendly Homes
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12/21/2008
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Fabral Enhances Architectural Product Offering
Fabral announces the enhancement of three product lines – Mitered Corners, Edge Metals and Roof Drainage Products.
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12/15/2008
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Second Osmose Product receives Environmentally Preferable Certification
This is the first treated wood process of its kind to receive this rigorous certification.
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12/11/2008
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School District Chooses Post-Frame for Training Facility
The 110-by-90-foot state-of-the-art heated indoor training facility has an estimated cost of only $316,500.
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12/8/2008
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Obama Plan Aims for Public-Private Construction Boom
President-elect Barack Obama has touted creation of a $60 billion investment fund to stimulate infrastructure construction over the next decade.
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12/4/2008
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Next Administration Shows Signs It Will Seek Middle Ground
Mr. Obama's top economic advisers -- former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, billionaire investor Warren Buffett and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin -- are moderates.
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12/1/2008
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Treated Engineered Wood Products Solve "Core" Framing Challenge
EWPs may be used for post-frame buildings with permanent wood-based foundations. Other post-frame foundation options are also used.
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11/27/2008
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A "Pole Barn" for Architects
Top-notch architects create an AIA Award-Winning "pole barn" based design to make a remarkable post-frame commercial building.
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11/23/2008
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2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Approved by ANSI
The new standard covers materials, design, and construction of wood members, fasteners, and assemblies to resist wind and seismic forces.
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11/23/2008
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Construction of the Jason Stadstad Hockey Arena in Manvel, N.D., is under way.
The 85-by-160-foot structure will be a non-insulated pole building with wood construction.
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11/18/2008
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Fabral Offers a “Green” Solar Solution
Fabral announces the availability of the Solar SSR™ - a standing seam metal roof system that harvests energy from the sun.
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11/14/2008
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ICC Code Hearings
A fire sprinkler system will be required (RB62, 64, 66, and 67) in ALL one and two-family dwellings and townhouses beginning January 1, 2011.
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11/9/2008
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Anderson Tool and Framer, LLC Sign Agreement
Framer, LLC has signed a contract with Anderson Tool and Engineering for a long-term partnership with the manufacturer.
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11/5/2008
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NRMCA completes two-year fly ash study
Project titled "New Technology-Based Approach to Advance Higher Volume Fly Ash Concrete with Acceptable Performance"
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11/1/2008
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Polyurethane Core Structural Insulated Panels Added to the IRC
Efforts of SIPA, CPI, PIMA and APA result in adoption of polyurethane core panels into the International Residential Code
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10/29/2008
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RIMA International Announces “It’s About Saving Energy” Award Recipients
The 2008 “It's About Saving Energy" Building Awards will be presented at the upcoming RIMA-I meetings in Miami, Florida.
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10/26/2008
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CSI Announces Second Meeting of the Building Product Manufacturers Alliance
The three-day conference will focus on energy efficiency, sustainability and innovation.
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10/23/2008
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OSHA Proposes Changes to Increase Penalties for PPE Violations
OSHA has proposed amendments to make clear that not fulfililng both a PPE and a training requirement may result in two separate violations.
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10/20/2008
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RIA Fall Conference Heads to Baltimore
RIA, formerly the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, will hold its Annual Fall Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 18-22.
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10/18/2008
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Twelve Named to 2008 Class of ASABE Fellows
To be considered, an individual must demonstrate unusual professional distinction, with outstanding qualifications and experience in the field of engineering.
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10/16/2008
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I-RIM Conference
Booths are now available for the International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Conference.
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10/12/2008
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County Saves $1 Million by Re-bidding and Selecting Post-Frame
Greene County NY officials report the county saved about $1 million by re-bidding and selecting a post-frame design for a 7-bay emergency facility.
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10/10/2008
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Evacuation Checklist for Residents Impacted by Flooding
The Restoration Industry Association provides a new evacuation
checklist for residents impacted by flooding.
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10/7/2008
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Three Organizations Develop Position Statement
SFPE, NSPE and NICET publish a unified position on the design of fire protection systems.
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10/5/2008
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Powers Unveils Reformulated AC100+Gold Adhesive Anchoring System
Tested to Meet New IBC Requirements for Strength Design of Concrete Anchors
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10/3/2008
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Cycle fuel injectors are a ticket to ride
Electrical engineer Kyle Schwulst started ElectroJet Inc. in a Whitmore Lake post-frame building in 2003.
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10/1/2008
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DeWalt Launches Corded & Cordless Tracksaws
New Precision Saw System Allows Users to Quickly Cut Large Sheet Materials
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9/28/2008
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2009 Global RIMA International Meeting in Barcelona
Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association second global conference scheduled for June 3-4, 2009, in Barcelona, Spain.
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9/26/2008
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Small Businesses annoyed with County
More than 250 people turned out at a meeting in Anne Arundel County Maryland to vent grievances regarding building inspections, permitting and enforcement.
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9/23/2008
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New Paper Tough As Steel
Nanopaper made of gently processed natural cellulose nanofibers is found to have remarkable strength.
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9/21/2008
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Reflective Insulation Program at Metalcon 2008
The seminar will discuss the thermal performance and evaluation of reflective insulation products for metal-clad buildings.
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9/17/2008
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Maze Nails earns 'green' honor
A top-rated independent third party evaluation and certification service granted Maze Stormguard Double Hot-Dipped Galvanized nails “green” status for recycled content.
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9/13/2008
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Building green and building codes
The ICC states clearly that it does not prohibit the use of alternative building methods if a builder can demonstrate that the alternative methods are safe.
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9/11/2008
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Quake Research to Provide Rare Glimpse of How Structures Collapse
Project will utilize a hybrid numerical and experimental model that will be subjected to earthquake loading.
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9/7/2008
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County Realizes "Significant Saviings" Using Post-Frame Construction
Post-frame proves the most econonomical option for construction of a seven-bay garage for the Greene County (NY) Emergency Services Department.
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9/5/2008
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Fun Napa & Sonoma harvest events
In a historic post-frame building set amid the vines, guests can enjoy live music and authentic, harvest cuisine from around the world.
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8/30/2008
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ASABE Revises Standard on Static Loads When Storing Irish Potatoes
ASABE has revised an existing standard for storing Irish potatoes in bulk storage structures.
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8/27/2008
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10 tips to ease the pain when tightening the benefits belt
Drastic cuts could be penny-wise and pound-foolish.
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8/24/2008
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City, county making green building priority
Signs of a shift in thinking about carbon emissions in Springfield, Mo. include the city's new Green Building Policy.
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8/22/2008
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Study: Gas Prices Helped Tank the Housing Market
Add this reason to the list of causes for the housing downturn: rising gas prices.
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8/20/2008
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AISI Appoints Gibson President And CEO To Succeed Sharkey
New Leader Will Focus On Advocacy, Climate Change And Enhancing Global Competitive Positioning Of The North American Steel Industry.
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8/16/2008
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Economical Airport Facilities
Northwest Side Airport continues to grow by keeping costs down, services simple in Evansville, Ind. area
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8/13/2008
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Historic Farm Features "Pole Barn" from 1900
Although constructed before modern wood pressure-treatment chemicals were available, the old "pole barn" at the Historic Stewart Farm still stands strong.
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8/11/2008
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Micronized Copper Study Presented to International Conference
Osmose has released further compelling evidence demonstrating that preservative technology provides excellent wood protection.
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8/8/2008
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Insurance, fuel costs top biz owners concerns
42.3 percent of American small business owners rank the cost of natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel and fuel oil as a "critical" concern.
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8/6/2008
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How long will the construction material price surge last?
Construction materials cost increased at a 19% annual pace in the first five months of this year, even faster than the 17% January-May surge in 2004.
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8/4/2008
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Home Builders Line Up for Green Educational Designation
Nearly 800 builders, remodelers and other industry professionals have earned the Certified Green Professional[tm] designation.
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8/2/2008
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Economy: It might not be all bad
Even in these gloomy times, there's some good news worth checking out.
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7/31/2008
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No-Cost & Low-Cost Employee Motivation Techniques for a Down Economy
Putting energy and strategy into helping your employees will always serve you well.
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7/26/2008
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New Target Market for Treated Laminated Columns
Although primarily marketed for post-frame construction, laminated columns are increasingly used for porches, trellises and decks.
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7/23/2008
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NAHB Slams New Ergonomic Standard over Flawed Process
Impractical construction methods and lack of safety guidelines cited
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7/21/2008
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FAS Report Encourages Rebuilding Mortgages for Energy Efficiency
According to the Energy Information Administration, residential CO2 emissions accounted for 1242 million metric tons of carbon in 2007.
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7/16/2008
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Repair Design for New and Existing Wood Trusses
October 15-17, 2008, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA
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7/10/2008
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City Council agrees to move forward with new Fire Department building
The building will be a post-frame building, to allow for more structural support and a better wind rating.
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7/8/2008
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RIMA International Celebrates 30 Years
Reflectives lead the pack over the previous five years with an 11.5 percent growth from 2002-2007.
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7/5/2008
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A good time for a financial check-ups
A midyear checkup is even more important than usual this year, given the uncertainty of the business climate.
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7/2/2008
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Builders to Congress: Make Green Housing Affordable
Builders offered congress recommendations on making affordable housing "green".
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6/29/2008
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MSR/MEL Added to AWC Span Calculator
AWC’s online span calculator was recently updated to allow user input of Machine Stress Rated (MSR) and Machine Evaluated Lumber (MEL).
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6/25/2008
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Give Yourself a Raise
How to get an income boost and cut taxes at the same time.
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6/21/2008
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City Farmers' Market Prepares For Pavilion
Permanent Structure Will Give Venue Protection, Presence
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6/18/2008
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New Post-Frame window showroom adds Sparkle
MB Discounts in Delphi, Ind. has expanded its display of custom windows with the addition of a post-frame building at the rear of the existing storefront.
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6/16/2008
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In wake of twister, Kansas town is rebuilding green
The city's rebuilding process may not only re-invent Greensburg but provide a model for "green" building everywhere.
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6/14/2008
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Local builder turns green to jump-start business
Sometimes, “going green” is just good for business.
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6/12/2008
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Greenest Building on the Planet Honored on Earth Day
Leopold Center's low-carbon, high-efficiency design wins national honor for Cedarburg architecture firm on Earth Day.
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6/10/2008
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Township Opts for Economy of Post-Frame
Council members agreed that a post-frame building would serve their needs just as well for a much smaller cost.
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6/8/2008
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NAHB Honors Developers for “Building With Trees”
Environmental Awards Presented at NAHB's National Green Building Conference
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6/5/2008
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Steel prices forecast to go above $1,000/ton
Hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel prices are up 57% from December.
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6/3/2008
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Slim Down Utility Bills with Green Remodeling
Post-frame is great for room additions and other remodeling - and it doesn't cost much to put your house on an energy diet.
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5/31/2008
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CSI Introduces BIM AudioCast Series
Audio briefs will address basics of Building Information Modeling.
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5/28/2008
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New RIMA-I Technical Bulletin on Oxidation Available
Download the latest Technical Bulletin produced by the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) entitled “The Oxidation of Aluminum Surfaces”.
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5/25/2008
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UCF Environmental Center Keeps Campus "Green"
A newly constructed post-frame building made from recycled materials accents the Natural Areas’ 40 acres of conservation land and provides information about the green space on campus.
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5/23/2008
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Fulton Takes over as CEO at Weyerhaeuser
When Dan Fulton took a big leap up the corporate ladder at Weyerhaeuser in January, becoming president of the diversified company, it was part of a paced succession plan to replace chairman and CEO Steve Rogel.
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5/21/2008
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Elizabeth Township PA ready for summer road projects
Road Master Glenn Martin reported that the new post-frame building for storage of township equipment is complete.
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5/19/2008
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EPA issues new rules for lead-safe work practices
To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint, EPA is issuing new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities, or schools built before 1978.
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5/17/2008
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APA Warning
APA – the trade association for engineered wood products – has issued a product advisory warning about scaffolding planks from China.
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5/15/2008
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Oklahoma Immigration Legislation
Last year the business, agriculture, faith-based and education communities were asleep at the wheel when immigration reform was passed and signed into law.
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5/13/2008
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Postal Rates Go Up
On May 12, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will adjust prices for mailing services.
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5/11/2008
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County board of elections facing $70K shortfall in '08
The new voting machines require accessible warehouse space. The county administrator recommended constructing a light post-frame building.
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5/9/2008
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FPS Interactive Library expansion project
The Forest Products Society is pleased to announce the completion of the Interactive Library expansion project.
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5/7/2008
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DEWalt Introduces Lightweight Rolling Table Saw Stand for Increased Portability
New Rolling Stand Available in Combo Kit with 10” Compact Table Saw
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5/5/2008
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The right client for the job
To make a profit, you must attract the right kind of customer, say FSB's experts.
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5/3/2008
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Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association Elects 2008 Officers
SCMA members voted for the new officers at the association's Annual Meeting on March 26, 2008, at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Ga.
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5/1/2008
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64 Metals Gets State Group Award
Full-service metal building kit provider 64 Metals earned statewide recognition when it received two awards of distinction from the Buckeye Frame Builders Association.
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4/28/2008
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Gripes aired about use of slots money
"We are faced literally with considering raising taxes...It's the small things for us," said Sterner, such as money to replace an old pole barn built in the 1920s.
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4/26/2008
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CSI Releases Draft of UniFormat for Public Comment
All comments received before June 15, 2008 will be considered by the UniFormat Task Team.
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4/24/2008
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Father and sons build growth on 'pole barns'
Post-frame process used for garages, commercial structures, schools and horse barns. Don't call them pole barns.
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4/22/2008
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Work starts on Charity's Pantry Building
Representatives of a local charity have been planning for a post-frame barn as a place to store donated clothing, household items and furniture for the needy.
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4/20/2008
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SFPE Annual Meeting
To be held October 12-17, 2008, at the Renaissance Suites Hotel in Charlotte, NC
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4/18/2008
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Builders Support Federal Housing Finance Board Mortgage Relief Proposal
The Federal Housing Finance Board will allow Federal Home Loan Banks to temporarily increase their holdings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities to help stabilize the mortgage finance market.
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4/16/2008
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Defying Down Trend, Builders Report Profitable 2007
Contrary to popular belief, not every builder suffered a downturn in 2007.
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4/14/2008
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Big Give contest awards $5,000 to Third Phase
Funds will be used to grade ground for post-frame storage facility at Third Phase Christian Center shelter for women and children.
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4/12/2008
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Ranch manager impressed with new Morton Post-Frame Building
“I was impressed with the efficiency of the construction and how fast they went on the job,” remarked manager Jeff Simmons.
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4/10/2008
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A Green Approach To Construction
Green building is a philosophy of building more efficient structures.
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4/8/2008
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Affordable Green Home Building Is Possible
Some builders are now able to construct green homes that are comparable to or even less expensive than traditional construction.
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4/6/2008
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FPS 62nd International Convention
The Forest Products Society's 62nd International Convention will be held June 22-24, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Union Station, St. Louis
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4/4/2008
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Diaphragm Method
I sometimes have to explain to my customers why the truss posts in my design drawings are bigger than the ones they bid.
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4/2/2008
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Canines bathed, but not hurt, in doggie disaster drill
A multi-agency task force went into full action after a chlorine spill in Ocala, Fla. contaminated several animals.
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3/29/2008
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Post-Frame Companies Maximize Growth at Industry Summit
NFBA Post-Frame Industry Summit to be held April 23-24 in Kansas City
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3/29/2008
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Governors form coalition to support infrastructure funding
The Building America's Future coalition will comprise state and local officials from around the nation and expects to become a repository of best practices on infrastructure funding issues.
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3/29/2008
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FGS/PermaShine Installers Complete LEED Training
The GreenSpec listed FGS/PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System provides buildings with a thermal mass and high reflectivity for improved energy efficiency and the potential for lower initial lighting requirements and long-term energy cost savings.
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3/27/2008
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Family Medical Leave Act
Congress recently passed, and President Bush signed into law HR 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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3/26/2008
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Capital Safety Introduces Tool Bag Accessory for Full Body Harnesses
Pouches allow convenient access to tools for workers at height.
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3/25/2008
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Go for the Green
Check out these 4 essential tips for turning "green" marketing into gold.
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3/21/2008
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SIMPLE STEPS CAN KEEP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FAIR HOUSING ACT
Settlement in South Carolina Case Shows Need for Caution
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3/19/2008
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RIMA Offers Workshop at Construct 2008
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA) will present “Benefits of Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers” at Construct 2008, June 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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3/15/2008
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Michigan Frame Building Association Charity Golf Outing
For the second year in a row, MFBA will be sponsoring C.H.U.M. Therapeutic Riding Inc.
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3/13/2008
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Rammer Receives Highest Post-Frame Industry Award
The 2008 Bernon G. Perkins Award, the highest honor bestowed by the post-frame building industry, was presented to Douglas R. Rammer of the USDA Forest Products Laboratory.
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3/11/2008
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Pacific Northwest Chapter's President's Address
It seems as though the Spokane economy is leveling off and business has become borderline steady to slow.
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3/9/2008
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Vaughan Reinvents the Framing Hammer
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3/7/2008
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Roth's Annual Energy Summit Draws Major Retail Players
Roth Hosts Fourth Annual Conference to Educate U.S. Retailers to the Latest News and Trends in Green Business Strategies
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3/5/2008
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Americans Incorrectly Feel Safer From Fire at Home
Results of New Survey Mostly Unchanged from Three Years Ago
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3/3/2008
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OSHA Establishes a New National Emphasis Program on Silica
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3/1/2008
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Ouray fairgrounds on track, seeking funds for barn
The Fairgrounds manager said she would like to see even more equestrian events at the fairgrounds, a development that would be greatly aided by the addition of a post-frame barn.
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2/28/2008
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NAR Forecasts Stable Home Sales in 2008
Trade group says housing market will gradually improve later this year.
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2/26/2008
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Nail Prices Jump
U.S Commerce Department tariffs on imported nails went into effect on January 16th, and within days nail prices jumped an average of almost 30%.
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2/24/2008
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FPS 63rd International Convention
The Inland Empire Section of the Forest Products Society invites you to the Forest Products Society’s 63rd International Convention.
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2/24/2008
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Wall Street sees huge 22.5% steel sheet price hikes in 2008
Buyers don’t agree that the mills will got what they want this year.
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2/22/2008
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Christian Street Invasion getting kids off the streets
Since putting skating things in the churches' post-frame barn, there has been an average of 95 kids utilizing the facility, with a high of 127 kids one time.
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2/20/2008
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Rising Raw Material Costs will Push Steel Prices to Record Highs
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2/20/2008
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New Menards Location Features Store-Within-A-Store
NFBA member company Menards, Inc. opened a new 240,000-square-foot Menards store in Galesburg, Ill.
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2/18/2008
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Housing Scams Rising, FBI Says
Federal mortgage fraud convictions have more than doubled in the past year, and the FBI expects a growth in foreclosure scams as the crisis over substandard, high-interest home loans escalates.
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2/15/2008
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Green Homebuilders get New Professional Designation
A new professional designation program from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will provide home buyers with additional assurance that the builder or remodeler they've chosen is authentically "green."
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2/4/2008
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Raw materials costs are boosting sheet steel prices
U.S. scrap prices are close to $400/gross ton.
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2/4/2008
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Simpson Strong-Tie Strengthens Homes From Roof to Foundation
NFBA member Simpson Strong-Tie's products and research are recognized for increasing structural resistance to high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces.
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2/4/2008
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Teen builds his own electric vehicles
He expects to wrap up the Tercel project -- currently housed in a post-frame building on his property -- in a few months at a lower cost than the first conversion.
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1/26/2008
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ESH Quality Structures employee earns honor
Sam Stoltzfus was named foreman of the month in the NFBA contest, sponsored by American Building Components.
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1/26/2008
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Retired professors recording Gallatin history
The two documented a 100-year-old "pole barn" on Robert and Judy Wilkes' property at the east end of Nash Road in south Bozeman, MT.
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1/22/2008
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Expo Early-Bird Discount Still Available Online through Jan. 31
If you missed the early-bird discounted registration deadline, here's your last chance to get discounted registration and free trade show only passes - only if you register ONLINE by Jan. 31 at www.nfba.org/Expo. NOTE: Manufacturer personnel and their representatives are not eligible for free trade show passes and must register for a higher rate, unless they are exhibiting at the Expo.
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1/22/2008
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Show Me the Way
One positive thing that may come out of this home building recession is a better idea of what business models work during good times and bad.
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1/16/2008
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Community conversations - The tree and me
We have boxes and boxes of old decorations both in our post-frame barn in Harrison County and at my Indianapolis home.
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1/16/2008
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Winter festival warms hearts
Club looks to educate youth about wildlife.
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1/16/2008
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Frame Building Expo Early-Bird Registration Deadline Jan. 21
Discounted rates to attend the only national convention and trade show exclusively for the post-frame construction industry increase after Jan. 21.
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1/9/2008
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Frame Building Expo Hotels Filling Fast
At last report, NFBA room blocks at the two Frame Building Expo Host Hotels have already SOLD OUT!!! The Courtyard by Marriott and Red Roof Inn have rooms available at last report.
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1/9/2008
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Red Shafer Passes
Red Shafer of Niff-Corr buildings components passed away on Christmas Eve morning 2007, due to a heart attack.
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1/9/2008
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Rocky Ridge Refuge Ark. on Ellen DeGeneres show today
Thompson asked for volunteers from the community to help and the residents helped put up a post-frame barn and storage shed in a week.
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1/9/2008
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The ring of their dreams
Higher Dreams for Horses and Children opens indoor riding ring.
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1/1/2008
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Barnegat dive team goes official in 2008
The team does not have a headquarters yet.
Gormley said he envisions a simple structure: a $47,000 pole barn that includes offices and a four-bay garage. His goal is to secure donations from multiple local builders.
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12/31/2007
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New I-9 Form
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12/31/2007
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Personal Protective Equipment
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12/18/2007
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Holiday light displays
Drive past a pond with a train overhead and a waterfall, and follow the path to a pole barn. Polar bears and penguins will greet the visitors, and wreaths, flags and Christmas-wrapped animated presents are scattered throughout the drive.
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12/18/2007
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Remodeling Activity Rises Slightly In Third Quarter
Buoyed by continuing strong demand for minor additions and alterations, the remodeling market is expected to end the year in pretty good shape.
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12/18/2007
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Son restores father's mural
Mike took the mural, which breaks down into pieces, to the pole barn behind his home in Plymouth to do the work.
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12/15/2007
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Steel Market Outlook Not Optimistic Next Year
Due to many reasons, such as unabated capacity expanding momentum, possible decline in export demand, and further rising production costs, the 2008 steel market outlook does not seem optimistic.
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12/12/2007
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A cross-ventilated cow is a happy producer
In the 1950s barns began taking on a different appearance. Pole buildings came on the scene.
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12/10/2007
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Personal Protection Equipment Payment Ruling
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12/8/2007
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Osmose® MicroPro™ Earns Environmentally Preferable Product Certification
MicroPro is the first and only wood preservative technology in the world to receive this rigorous certification.
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12/8/2007
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Post-Frame Indoor Adventure Center
A post-frame summer camp activity center and classroom for Northern Cairn allowed the camp to expand its programming.
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12/8/2007
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PENDLETON, NY: Public meeting called on accessory structures
The town board will host a public meeting next month to gauge opinions on loosening the rules on second accessory structures.
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12/3/2007
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Dorchester MD County Council Seeks Post-Frame Bids
The council agreed to advertise for bids on a new pole building to house the Department of Public works “break room and parts storage.”
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11/30/2007
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Ag classes teach success
Emily Lehman knows how to fix a lawn trimmer, handle farm tools and frame a pole barn. The 17-year-old Noblesville, Ind. resident, who grew up on a farm, learned it all in Hamilton Heights High School's agriculture program.
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11/30/2007
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ASABE Announces Contest for High School Students
First, second, and third prizes are $4000, $2000, and $1000, respectively.
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11/23/2007
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AWC/ICC Release New Wood Deck Construction Guide
The document provides guidance on the IRC provisions for single-level, residential wood deck construction.
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11/23/2007
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Press Release: Penn State Housing Plans for Calves and Heifers is Coming Soon
NRAES is preparing to publish Penn State Housing Plans for Calves and Heifers. The book will be coil bound, 274 pages, and include 74 idea plans.
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11/23/2007
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Troy OKs Fx for Reservoir
“We have looked at that thing from every possible angle,” the Borough Manager said. “And it just comes down to the best way to do this is to go up there and build a pole barn structure over top of that whole cistern.”
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11/15/2007
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Belding, MI: Company plans move to Greenville
A growing company plans to construct a 6,000-square-foot pole building in the Greenville Industrial Park to accommodate offices, warehouse space, service bays and a showroom.
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11/15/2007
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Hanley Wood launches green construction trade show and magazine…
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11/15/2007
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Off the grid
Out near the pole barn, a homemade windmill spins atop a 46-foot aluminum tower.
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11/15/2007
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Providing Career Growth: A Key to Employee Retention
Smart managers know that top performers are their firms' strongest assets. These dedicated staff members demonstrate a level of drive and commitment that makes them valued by both supervisors and colleagues.
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11/9/2007
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Sustainable Formula in Barrier-1 Additive Inhibits Mold Growth
Barrier-1 Admixture is a new and unique product which, when added to concrete mix, significantly inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, including the ubiquitous black mold, in humid applications.
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11/8/2007
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AGC ECONOMIST SUGGESTS MATERIALS COST CALM ENDING SOON
Washington, D.C.--The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today released its fifth Construction Inflation Alert, warning to expect larger materials and labor cost increases in 2008 than they have experienced in the past 12 months.
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11/8/2007
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JOBS REPORT UNDERSTATES NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION'S VIGOR
Washington, D.C.--"Today's employment report shows nonresidential
construction is still boosting the economy, despite the homebuilding
meltdown," Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General
Contractors of America (AGC), said today.
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11/5/2007
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Ed Thevenot Passes
Ed Thevenot of NFBA member companies Perka Building Frames and P2000 Insulation passed away after a 23 day coma induced by cardiac arrest.
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11/2/2007
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NFBA Members Featured in Farm Journal
A recent article about post-frame buildings being used for "shops" by farmers featured several NFBA members.
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11/2/2007
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ASILimited joins Lester Buildings for the Final Time this Season on No.07
ASILimited and it’s partners; Aluminum Shapes, Spectrum Metal Finishing and Akzo Nobel will join Lester Buildings for the seventh and final time this season.
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11/2/2007
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Bull Shoals, AR to Build Recycling Center
Hoping to spend a $20,000 grant to benefit recycling in the city, council members opened bidding for construction of a pole-barn type building for covering certain recyclables and equipment.
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11/2/2007
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Sayre, PA borough manager asks council to move forward with building
Committee member Steve Novak commented that council needs to look at construction options such as a pole barn or a steel structure.
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11/2/2007
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School to put up pole barn
The board of education plans to build a 30-foot-by-50-foot pole barn on the grounds of the West Deptford NJ Middle School.
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10/30/2007
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Plans for upgrading Everett's waterfront
The port is working with the city of Everett. WA and seeking grants to build a pole building that could be used as a shelter for nature talks in inclement weather.
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10/30/2007
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Rest ashore
Property owners forge ahead amid challenges.
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10/29/2007
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CB Structures Inc. Wins Township Bid
Nesquehoning PA township needs a pole building, which will be used to house salt and anti-skid materials used during winter months.
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10/29/2007
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Revisions Completed to ASABE Electrical Standards
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has completed revisions to two standards concerning rural or farm electrical power.
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10/29/2007
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Scary is big business
It is scary how much money haunted houses make. It is just as frightening how much it costs to put on a quality haunt
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10/25/2007
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Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tim brought the Lester Buildings #07 home in 21st despite suffering from flu-like symptoms throughout the evening’s event it was the team’s best finish of the young season.
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10/22/2007
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Extrutech Plastics Voted 2007 MCA Trendsetting Product of the Year
Wash Trends Magazine reported of this NFBA member's product: “A smooth, modern appearance combined with practical benefits of cleansing ease, mildew resistance, easy maintenance and affordability make Extrutech a trend-setting product.”
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10/18/2007
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Immigration Work Permit Tracking Tool
Businesses, facing a government crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants, now have one more tool to help them verify a worker's status.
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10/18/2007
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Some Do's and Don'ts in Picking Green Products
A significant challenge faced by individuals trying to improve their purchasing habits and trying to “green” their building practices is the difficulty in deciphering which products are truly green and which are not.
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10/18/2007
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Two Relatively Optimistic Housing Market Forecasts
Two relatively optimistic housing market forecasts factored heavily in an active day of presentations were held last week.
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10/10/2007
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July Construction Retreats 11%
The value of new construction starts fell 11% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $588.1 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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10/10/2007
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School to put up Pole Barn
WEST DEPTFORD TWP., NJ - The board of education plans to build a 30-foot-by-50-foot pole barn on the grounds of the West Deptford Middle School.
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10/10/2007
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Veteran mechanic tunes up his at-home shop
After more than 20 years working as a mechanic, Todd Aigner finally sliced his commute - to under a minute.
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10/4/2007
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School to put up Post-Frame Building
The board of education plans to build a 30-foot-by-50-foot post-frame building on the grounds of the West Deptford NJ Middle School.
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10/1/2007
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Farm Technology Days leave fond memories
The pole building erected for the Morton Buildings display was the biggest building at the show.
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10/1/2007
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Press Release: Civil Engineers Announce Public Comment Period
Reston, Va. - The American Society of Civil Engineers' Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) announced it will conduct a public comment period on the second supplement to its Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures standard (ASCE 7-05).
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10/1/2007
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Updated Guide to Treated Southern Pine Highlights Four New Preservatives
(Kenner, LA) - Southern Pine Council has just released an updated version of its specification guide, Pressure-Treated Southern Pine. The guide now includes specs on four preservatives new to the U.S. market.
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9/24/2007
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Church Construction Choices
Intern architects from Morton Buildings explain advantages of post-frame for church building applications.
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9/24/2007
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Fair pet shows give children, pets a chance to shine
More than 60 Maryland residents showed up for the event at the pole barn on Sunday, Sept. 9.
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9/24/2007
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Graceville FL sets tentative millage
The city will need to put a pole barn over the clarifier at the wastewater treatment plant because "that direct sunlight is wreaking havoc on the bacteria."
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9/18/2007
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Moose Lodge to Show-Off New Digs
The Michigan fraternal service organization and social club has converted a steel pole barn into a new clubhouse, complete with a kitchen, bathrooms and a smoke-free bar.
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9/18/2007
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The North American Forest Products Industry Announces 2007 CEO of the Year
BOSTON, MA, Sept. 7, 2007 (Press Release) - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, announced that Raymond Royer has been selected for the second time as RISI's North American CEO of the Year for the forest products industry.
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9/16/2007
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High school roof at top of Saucon Valley PA projects list
Also on the list of possible improvements: Buy new equipment, including a pole barn.
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9/10/2007
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Lyon County MN reviews preliminary numbers for ’08 budget
Commissioner Rodney Stensrud said, “To me, a building for $564,000 sounds awful spendy...[Instead] you could put in a pole barn that meets specifications.”
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9/10/2007
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NBMDA and Vistage International Expand Relationship for Executive Content
Collaboration Provides NBMDA Members with Fresh Perspectives and a Clear Vision on Improving Their Businesses.
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9/8/2007
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Reservoir Roof Fix Studied
Close also said putting a pole-barn type of structure over the reservoir was also an option to be explored.
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9/7/2007
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BOC delays vote on SPLOST projects
The Henry County, Ga. Board of Commissioners added on a pole barn to be built in Heritage Park for $185,000.
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8/31/2007
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County kennel to get repairs
Dog Warden Robert Campana has been lobbying for a new pole-barn style building on county-owned land across from the county fairgrounds.
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8/29/2007
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New Building Supply Opens
"We sell post frame building packages," Fuller said, "and all types of metal for all types of applications such as residential roofs and metal buildings."
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8/28/2007
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Post-Frame Building Withstands Tornado
Barbara Culp and her husband, Robert, were driving toward Delaware when they learned of the tornado. When they returned to their Vermontville Highway home Saturday, only a pole barn was standing.
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8/28/2007
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Metamora car buff in Dream Cruise
Payne just moved to Metamora and built a large pole barn to house his dozen cars and boat. It also contains a machine shop to customize cars.
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8/22/2007
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News Release: Radical Visibility With Radians Safety Eyewear
Distributors hoping to provide their customers with quality eye protection at a good price point for customers should look no further than Radians.
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8/18/2007
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AGC Jointly Releases New and Improved Contract Documents
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announced the joint release of the 2007 edition of the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee's construction-related documents. EJCDC documents are the standard contracts for horizontal construction such as municipal and utilities construction.
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8/18/2007
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Stealth Skate
Somewhere south of Harrisburg off Interstate 83, nestled in the rolling hills of the Cumberland Valley, a 100 foot by 50 foot pole building - a barn of sorts - houses a secret.
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8/18/2007
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Walters Buildings Offers Fall/Winter Construction Specials
...for Ag Storage and Suburban Garages.
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8/14/2007
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Substantial horsepower at equine fundraiser
“We’re hoping to raise enough to pay for a pole barn to store hay for the winter,” Smith said.
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8/9/2007
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Farm Days crank up
The past president of the Canton Historical Society uses a hand crank to start a Farmall F-20 tractor from the 1930s in the pole barn at the Canton Historical Society in Canton.
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8/8/2007
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Focus On Rwanda Captures Legacies
Dyer has teamed up with Providence Rubingisa, a Rwandan national who came to the United States in 2002, to found the organization.
Stuff for the Poor collects items from across the United States, such as used bikes, shoes, toys, summer clothes and baby items, and brokers the items to small businesses in Africa.
At the present time, a warehouse or pole barn is needed to get donated items into shipping containers so the group can sell its first batch of used goods.
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8/7/2007
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Pennsylvania Fairs to Receive $750,000 for Expansion and Improvement Projects
County and community fairs across Pennsylvania will be able to enhance and expand their facilities with $750,000 in matching grants, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.
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8/1/2007
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County Zoning Board Rejects Pole Barn Variance Requests
A request to allowing a zoning variance to allow the building of a pole barn was denied Monday by the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals.
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7/30/2007
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Press Release: Pole Building Contractor 4D Buildings Joins Walters Buildings as Authorized Dealer
Pole building manufacturer Walters Buildings announced today the addition of established Indiana pole building contractor 4D Buildings to its authorized dealer program.
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7/30/2007
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How to Build a Wind-Proof Structure
Last week, in our do-it-yourself segment, we showed you some of the first steps involved in framing a building -- in this case, the new Emter Family Theater west of Mandan.
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7/27/2007
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Floating museum about to get ship shape
The vessel is sheltered at the Mabee Farm Historic Site by a large pole barn.
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7/27/2007
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An environmentally-minded demo
A contractor is preserving materials from Anoka-Ramsey Community College's Instructional Services building for reuse.
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7/19/2007
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Gil Friesen Passes
NFBA member Gil Friesen of Stockade Buildings of Kansas City passed away Sunday morning, July 15.
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7/19/2007
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Contractor Joins Walters Buildings Dealer Program
4D Buildings now offers Walters Buildings post-frame buildings in several counties in central Indiana.
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7/19/2007
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Forest Products Career Awareness Fair
A part of Wood Week 2007 at Virginia Tech
The Fair seeks to build awareness among university students of careers in the forest products and related industries.
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7/18/2007
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New Theatre is Taking Shape
About a dozen miles west of Mandan, a tourist attraction is in the making. An accordion-playing family is building a theater, using traditional post frame construction.
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7/12/2007
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From Concerts to Weddings, CD & ME Does It All
CD & ME has caused much confusion -- yet created tons of business and fun -- since opening three years ago in Frankfort.
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7/12/2007
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Break Some Legs
The Okoboji Summer Theatre
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7/12/2007
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Dreaming of Sports Cars
Walk through a windowless steel door into a nondescript pole building tucked into Bremen's industrial park, and you can step into a reasonable facsimile of Stuttgart's famous Porsche werks.
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7/12/2007
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Rezone Plan Turned Down
PRINCESS ANNE — A zoning change that could allow for the construction of townhouses adjacent to Great Hope Golf Course was not recommended by the county’s planning commission.
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7/9/2007
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Open Letter to the Governor
A response to recent use (or misuse?) of the Highlands Act
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7/5/2007
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Ambitious Plans for Charleson Area
The Charleson Recreation Association has developed a $679,000 capital improvement plan to turn the site at the northern edge of town into full service, multi-use recreation area.
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7/5/2007
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CHETEK COMMUNITY NEWS: FIFTEEN YEARS AGO - JULY 1992
Design Built Structures held a ground breaking for their new office and manufacturing facility in Chetek's Industrial Park. They expect to be operating out of their new 30-foot by 60-foot post-frame commercial building in the very near future.
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7/5/2007
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Man Opens BB Gun Shooting Range for Children
Ted Dowdell wants to give today's children a chance to do what he often did during his childhood.
So he decided to turn the pole barn next to his home into a free shooting range.
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7/5/2007
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P-47 Thunderbolt Replica Presented Tough Challenges for Millville Modeler
"...I had to do the work nights and weekends here in my pole barn."
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6/29/2007
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Senate Quits New Imigration Bill
"Too many senators have outsourced their judgement," commented Sandherr.
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6/28/2007
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Stanford Fair Ground Updated
The idea to build the structure was conceived two years ago, and thanks to donations from the Strand Foundation and the Stanford Scramblers 4-H Club, Tony's Post Frame Builders of Lewistown completed the erection of the building just south of the food court.
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6/27/2007
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Southern Pine Perfect for Building Green
Builders recognize Southern Pine as a sustainable wood product, and we don’t get any challenges from them on the compatibility of Southern Pine with green building projects.
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6/27/2007
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New Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Design
Home and commercial builders can lower the energy costs of their buildings, while also lowering their tax liability.
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6/22/2007
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Pole-Barn Style Animal Facility to be Built
The Robertson County Animal Control building is scheduled for completion around the end of July, Animal Control Officer Chris Rawls said.
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6/21/2007
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Top Honors for Billy Orton
Billy Orton of Hardwick Builders LLC in Columbia was given top honors at Wick Buildings national sales meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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6/19/2007
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Build Right for Wind, Flood
Building inspectors from Mississippi’s hurricane-prone Gulf Coast gained insight into the wind and flood resistance of wood frame construction at a seminar in Gulfport in April.
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6/19/2007
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October 23-25, 2007: Wind Load Design for Wood-Frame Buildings (Prescriptive and Engineering) Course
This experience will include comparisons of design methods to full-scale testing results related to lateral and uplift resistance of light-frame wood building assemblies.
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6/18/2007
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News Release: Walters Buildings Awarded Gold Key of Excellence
Jim Austin, Senior Editor at Rural Builder, made note of the magazine’s 25 year award-giving practice and commented, “We are pleased to name Walters Buildings as voted in the top 10 percent by our 30,000 readers and present them with a Gold Key of Excellence Award for 2007.” Walters Buildings, a storage building manufacturer, has now received this honor ten times.
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6/14/2007
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Hoping for Happy Trails: Earleville Mom Opens Home, Heart and Barn for Therapeutic Riding
‘That’s my barn, when’s my pony coming?’”
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6/11/2007
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Spin doctor extraordinaire
Mr. Smith can observe the passing of the season without ever leaving the 1,200-square-foot pole barn behind his home where he works his magic.
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6/10/2007
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Lowell Coach Pete Used a Pole Barn To Get To State
"I was looking for a house about 12 years ago and I bought this one because of the pole barn," Lowell coach Pete Iussig said. "I visualized the whole thing."
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6/9/2007
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With red wigglers' help, SIU campus goes green
Warner, SIUC's recycling coordinator, pitched this plan to officials: Buy 2 million red wigglers, house them in a newly constructed pole barn and feed them daily with the 1,000 pounds of leftover food from the residence halls.
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6/7/2007
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Terminated Workers Can Fire Back
Be careful when firing “at will” workers, or they might fire back — in court.
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6/4/2007
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Post Frame Ring Shank Nails Instated in NDS
In a recently released update to the NDS in the form of NDS Design Aid No. 4, ring shank nails are making their return to the NDS under the new name of "Post Frame Ring Shank Nails."
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6/3/2007
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Election season busy for sign maker
In a pole barn cramped with rolls of bulk vinyl , autographed University of Illinois basketballs and stacks of design books, Kathy Pichon's latest project – a banner for a local politician's birthday – blazed on a computer screen.
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6/1/2007
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ANSI/AITC A190.1-2007 Approved
After five years of development, AITC is pleased to announce the approval of ANSI/AITC A190.1-2007 American National Standard for Wood Products – Structural Glued Laminated Timber.
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5/29/2007
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NAHB Opposes Senate Immigration Bill, Would Do Irreparable Harm to Small Businesses
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5/26/2007
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The art of loafing
In his pole-barn bakeshop, he uses electricity only to power the lights and run the battered Frigidaire in which he slow-ferments his loaves.
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5/25/2007
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Companies Rise to Global Warming Challenge
As the reality of global warming heats up, many companies are committing themselves to eco-friendly and socially responsible practices in order to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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5/20/2007
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The Workaholic
If you are more comfortable at work than in any other environment, or if you feel as if you can’t take a vacation, or don’t have the ability to just turn off work for a few days, you may actually be a workaholic.
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5/20/2007
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Brother's suicide drives Bears draft pick Bazuin to succeed
Not until 3:15 a.m. Sunday did Dan Bazuin finally say goodbye to the last local to leave the pole barn outside McBain, Mich., where the Bazuin family held his NFL draft party.
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5/19/2007
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Couple works on handrails for new bridge
Located in a large and spotlessly clean pole barn east of Cadillac, the business specializes in powder coat painting, a process that creates a highly durable finish.
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5/19/2007
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SSFI Provides Free Online Standards, Product Testing, Technical Documents and Safety Education
The Scaffolding, Shoring & Forming Institute, commonly known as SSFI, is offering free online resources to help keep work sites safe.
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5/18/2007
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International RIMA Meeting a Success
An initial meeting was held in October 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia; with a second meeting being held April 19-20 in Paris, France.
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5/17/2007
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Homeowners Cite Contractors, Builders as Preferred Source for Remodeling Information
Homeowners regard contractors and builders as their most trusted resource for information when remodeling, according to a recent survey conducted for TAMKO Building Products.
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5/16/2007
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Grain Storage Buildings by Walters Offer Flexible Multi-Use Storage Option for Farmers
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5/14/2007
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Grand Opening In Yucca Valley, California
Specially constructed to house the dealership’s Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha motorcycle and ATV franchises, the new building is spacious and attractive with its southwest, lodge pole building theme.
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5/12/2007
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Grace Construction Products Introduces Green Building Guide
Grace Construction Products introduces “Building Green with Grace,” a new guide that helps architects and specifiers select products to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™.
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5/11/2007
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Beekeeper's life about 'chasing the blooms'
Ranker has a pole barn to finish putting up, to protect the bees while he's working them during the summer.
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5/11/2007
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May is Deck Safety Month
The number of deck failures and resulting injuries has been increasing at an alarming rate.
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5/10/2007
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Kalona group finds fulfillment in border towns
The big project this year was tearing down their old workshop and building a new steel pole building near the church in Brownsville. They use the workshop for building cupboards, wheel chair ramps and other things for the homes of the poor.
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5/9/2007
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NFBA Members Vote to Change Association Name
The National Frame Builders Association (NFBA) is now known as the National Frame Building Association
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5/3/2007
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AGC and EPA Identify Ways to 'Green' Construction Equipment and Stay in the Black
The report, released just prior to Earth Day on April 22, examines a variety of equipment operation and maintenance measures, fuel strategies and technologies that companies can employ.
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5/3/2007
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Tim Sauter Kansas Rewind
Sauter’s ride ended on a downswing as a late race accident left the #07 Lester Buildings Silverado in 30th place behind first-time winner Erik Darnell.
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5/2/2007
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Zoners postpone action
The application seeks a use variance for the construction of a pole barn for the purpose of computer calibration of electronic fuel injection systems, modifications and repairs.
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5/1/2007
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Building Smarter
Fernández reviews evolution in building design and fabrication and discusses how partnerships with the materials science community may accelerate the design and adoption of new materials.
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4/25/2007
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Tim Sauter Ready for Kansas City
Tim Sauter will make his third career start at the Kansas Speedway when the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to the one and a half mike speedway in the nation’s heartland.
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4/23/2007
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Northland Buildings Announce Top Sales Awards
Steve Schwebke and Dick Hanson from Northland’s Mankato Center received recognition for outstanding sales achievement in 2006.
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4/23/2007
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AGC Protects Contractors' Right to Require Arbitration
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4/20/2007
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Newtown PA Selects Ambulance Corps
The board authorized taking bids to erect a two-bay pole barn behind the municipal building, to serve as a garage/office and quarters for ambulance crews.
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4/19/2007
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Couple's wagon-building takes off
What began as a hobby then turned into a thriving business. A new pole-barn addition is under way.
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4/16/2007
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Tennessee Ruling on Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that standard insurance policies provide considerable coverage for construction defects.
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4/15/2007
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Buoyant Construction Hiring Bolsters March Jobs Report
Economist Notes Nonresidential Employment Grows at Double the Overall Rate.
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4/15/2007
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Couple Builds Pole Barn Home
"The cost of this building was around $30,000, and if you wanted a regular contractor to build a home this size right here, you are talking about maybe about $250,000."
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4/12/2007
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Custom Horse Barns and Riding Arenas by Walters Buildings Coming to a Horse Show Near You
Horse barn and riding arena manufacturer Walters Buildings will be showcasing its custom engineered buildings at horse shows in Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota this month.
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4/11/2007
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Belle Fourche, SD setting sights on shooting sports
"...the new crown jewel is a pole building with electric service paid for under a federal grant administered by the state for a bit over $50,000."
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4/8/2007
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Builder Gets Jail Time for Worker's Death
Builder Gets Jail Time for Worker's Death
A Staten Island, N.Y., contractor pleaded guilty in February to criminally negligent homicide in connection with a 2003 trench collapse that killed one of his workers and injured another.
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4/8/2007
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Harvard Remodeling Study Predicts Growth
A recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University predicts that the remodeling industry will rebound just fine.
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4/8/2007
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Easy Ways to Clean, Beautify Your Local Community
Millions of Americans will create cleaner, safer, more beautiful communities during Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, going on now through May 31.
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4/7/2007
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Tim Sauter Martinsville Report
The Lester Buildings Chevy restarted in 21st on lap 163 and began to work his way through traffic moving up to 18th when the caution flew on lap 181.
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4/5/2007
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Lake Hallie voters reject high-priced bid for police/fire building
The police and fire departments were seeking to replace a 1978 pole building that is in a state of disrepair and fails to meet the needs of the departments as the village has grown to nearly 6,000 residents.
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4/3/2007
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FPS 61st International Convention
The Forest Products Society's 61st International Convention will be held June 10-13, 2007 at the Hilton Hotel / Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
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4/2/2007
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ASSE announces new construction safety standard
The standard, Safety Requirements for Temporary Roof and Floor Holes, Wall Openings, Stairways and Other Unprotected Edges in Construction and Demolition Operations, is one of a series of standards that focus on construction and demolition operations.
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4/1/2007
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Wheeling-Pittsburgh announces raw materials surcharge
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation has announced that it will institute a USD 53 per ton raw materials surcharge on orders with effect from April 1st 2007.
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3/31/2007
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History will come alive at local museum
Part of the school needs painting, a chimney needs built at the schoolhouse, and they will erect a pole barn over a concrete slab located on the property.
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3/30/2007
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Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. Announces 6th Manufacturing Facility in Tifton, Ga.
The Tifton plant follows closely on the heels of the Freeport, MN location which opened officially in June of last year.
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3/29/2007
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West Milton Barn gets a Makeover
"We think it's from the 1830s...it became a popular destination, after it was chosen by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission to be the one barn in Miami County to have the large red, white and blue Ohio Bicentennial logo painted on its side."
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3/29/2007
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County Commission approves funds for Animal Control building
The Robertson County, Tennessee facility will feature block-walled kennels in a pole-barn style structure.
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3/27/2007
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Owners of Pole Barn Awarded $34,672
Allen Superior Court has ordered the West Autumn Homeowners Association to pay Jeff and Tammy Rice $34,672 for filing a frivolous lawsuit against the couple, who built a detached garage, or “pole barn,” on their property.
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3/25/2007
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More new buildings may be on the way at Mohawk
Mohawk school board members in Ohio were advised of plans by the Young Farmers to build a 30-X-40 metal pole building to be used by vo-ag teacher Anna Horner and her students. “We have bids from several contractors ranging from $6,000 to $15,000,” said Parker.
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3/22/2007
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Walters Buildings Offers Suburban Storage Building Solutions to Home & Garden Customers
Walters Buildings will be offering residents of Southeast Wisconsin a chance to explore a wide range of buildings at the 83 rd REALTORS’® Home & Garden Show March 23-April 1, 2007.
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3/22/2007
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Reflective Insulation – Study Changes Performance Perception
Performance and Value Proves To Be Cost Effective and More Energy Efficient Than Other Insulation Systems
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3/22/2007
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Expansion planned for Gaylord Opryland
Gaylord Entertainment Co. is planning a $400 million expansion to the 2,881-room Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. NFBA's Annual Convention and Trade Show Frame Building Expo, has returned to the Opryland Resort every three years since 1984.
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3/21/2007
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Agriculture Museum bids rejected Tuesday
The county has $200,000 budgeted for the project, but the lowest base bid was $385,677. The new building would be a pole barn-type structure with wood posts and framing, according to county documents.
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3/16/2007
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Eight bids submitted for Roseville fire house project
Out of 24 firms who requested bid packets, eight submitted bids, with Good Builders of Logan coming in with the apparent low bid at $119,000.
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3/16/2007
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Study Measures Life Expectancy of Common Home Components
Given the realities of day-to-day use, how long can a home owner reasonably expect a home component such as a window or roof to last?
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3/14/2007
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Tim Sauter to Run for CTS Rookie Title
Green Light Racing’s Chad McCumbee finished second to Erik Darnell in the 2006 Craftsman Truck Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings running 17 races for the team. McCumbee’s new teammate, Busch Series veteran Tim Sauter, will vie for the award this season in the team’s #07 Lester Buildings Chevy Silverado.
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3/14/2007
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Bookmobile takes library to rural areas
One book on how to build a pole barn has been particularly popular.
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3/13/2007
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WhirlwindSteel.Com Gets a Face Lift!
The new dynamic site is very user-friendly, with dramatic improvements to navigation, and provides a whirlwind of information.
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3/9/2007
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NAHB Builders Bring 'Green' Down to Earth
How can the home building industry bring green to the mainstream? Three members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are showing the way.
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3/7/2007
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RIMA Announces Platinum Level Members for 2007
The Platinum label is given to a company that is committed to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism and strives to actively contribute to the success and growth of the reflective insulation and radiant barrier industries.
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3/6/2007
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First Lisbon Architecture Triennial to Focus on Filling Urban Voids
The first Lisbon Architecture Triennial, a festival with an international following, will take place from May 31 to June 31, 2007, with an international following. The Triennial will focus on the "Urban Voids" in contemporary cities, such as Lisbon.
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3/2/2007
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Post-Frame Building Convention Attendees Get on the Fast Track
Approximately 2,200 builders, engineers, architects, suppliers and support personnel participated in the National Frame Builders Association’s (NFBA) annual convention and trade show, Frame Building Expo.
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3/1/2007
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Mold – A Growing Problem
Mold is more prevalent in warm, moist climates; however, mold claims are being reported in all areas of the country.
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2/28/2007
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The Next Generation
When the next generation owner joins the business, the senior generation may have some challenges deciding how much special treatment to give the family member, soon-to-be business owner.
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2/27/2007
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Single-Home Market Sales Confirm Stabilizing Trend
Demand in the single-home market displayed signs of stability, with sales rising 4.8%, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department.
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2/26/2007
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NLBMDA’s Government Affairs Committee Sets 2007 Policy Agenda… NLBMDA’s Government Affairs Committee
National Lumber and Building Material Dealer Association’s Government Affairs Committee met on January 12, 2007, to set the policy agenda and government affairs strategy for 2007.
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2/21/2007
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Walters Buildings Presents Dealer Opportunities to Post-Frame Builders at NFBA Frame Building Expo
Leading storage building manufacturer Walters Buildings invites post-frame builders to inquire about dealer opportunities during the NFBA Frame Building Expo. Walters Buildings will be exhibiting at the show held at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome in Indianapolis February 28 - March 2 and will be accepting applications for its post-frame dealer program.
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2/20/2007
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NRF Forecasts 4.8 Percent Increase in Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts a 4.8 percent increase in retail sales for 2007 excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants.
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2/16/2007
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U.S. Home Builder Confidence Up from July
Price cuts, lower mortgage rates and incentives fostering demand lead to improved U.S. homebuilder sentiment in January, which was at its strongest since July 2006, the National Association of Home Builders reported.
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2/15/2007
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Animal Control building approved
The building will be a pole-barn structure located near the county landfill and will feature cinderblock-wall kennels within the building that will shelter animals from the elements.
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2/14/2007
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Housing Predictor Forecasts Major Drop
Housing prices will fall an average of 4.2% nationally in 2007, the largest drop in U.S home prices since 1991.
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2/13/2007
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Fed Official Says Rate Will Not Drop Despite Encouraging News
Despite a recent decline in the nation’s underlying inflation, it is “too early to relax our concerns” about price pressures, a top Federal Reserve official has said, suggesting interest-rate cuts aren’t yet on the table.
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2/12/2007
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Article Supplies Mold Advice
Proper lumber storage techniques address mold concerns of lumber dealers
nationwide. SFPA’s Richard Kleiner, director of treated markets, offers some clear tips for preventing mold within an article in the current issue of Shelter magazine.
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2/12/2007
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CU to Present Sailing Center Plans
Cornell University will be presenting its proposal for an upgraded sailing center. There is also the possibility of erecting a pole-barn structure for boat storage.
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2/9/2007
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AGC Sees Construction Programs Squeezed in 2008 Budget
On Feb. 5, President Bush released the $2.9 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2008, which is aimed at funding military and war programs over domestic spending.
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2/9/2007
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Nonresidential Construction Jobs Jump as Residential Retreats
AGC Economist Simonson Cites 'Sizzling' Growth in Nonresidential Building, Heavy Construction, Architectural/Engineering
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2/7/2007
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Facility Renovation Making Progress
The extreme makeover in progress to turn a pole barn into a township hall is making progress.
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2/6/2007
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Performance of Finger-Jointed Lumber in Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies
In cooperation with the USDA Forest Products Laboratory and Forintek Canada Corporation, Canada's forest products laboratory, AF&PA initiated a research program to better understand the performance of adhesives used in end-jointed lumber in fire-resistance-rated assemblies. Not all finger-jointed adhesives sustained a full one-hour rating in their tests.
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2/4/2007
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New Tax and Health Care Provisions Enacted into Law
Prior to adjournment of the 109th Congress, Congress passed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 20, 2006 (Public Law 109-432).
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2/1/2007
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AGC Appeals Federal Court's Ruling That EPA must set Limits on Sediment in Construction Runoff
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) both filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to contest a recent California district court ruling that requires the EPA to issue an "effluent limitation guideline" (ELG) for the "Construction and Development" (C&D) industry.
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1/24/2007
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Contractors’ Agenda Focuses on Global Economic Competitiveness
Contractors’ Agenda Focuses on Global Economic Competitiveness
Strategic Investments and Favorable Tax and Regulatory Environment Needed
Construction is a major employer with more than seven million employees. Roughly $1.2 trillion of construction was put in place in the last 12 months, and the industry purchased nearly $600 billion of equipment and materials from U.S. manufacturers. A healthy construction industry is vital to a thriving U.S. economy.
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1/16/2007
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Builders Asked What They Want from Manufacturers in Soft Market
To help manufacturers deal with the changes occurring in today’s soft housing market, the NAHB Research Center has been exploring how builder expectations of manufacturers have changed and how that could affect the way manufacturers do business.
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12/14/2006
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Walters Buildings Dealer U.B. Builders Achieves Record Pole Building Sales Increase
Walters Buildings Dealer U.B. Builders Achieves Record Pole Building Sales Increase
Leading storage building manufacturer Walters Buildings (www.waltersbuildings.com) has announced that authorized dealer U.B. Builders (www.ubbuilders.com) has achieved a record sales volume increase after joining the company’s network of post-frame building dealers less than a year ago.
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11/20/2006
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High Wind Framing Connection Guide Helps Industry Meet New Building Codes
New companion guide, along with training, saves code officials and contractors time posted
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a companion guide to the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) to help builders and building officials with the rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast region. The new "High Wind Framing Connection Guide" is designed to save code officials and contractors time by offering detailed prescriptive solutions for meeting uplift and lateral load requirements in areas with wind speeds of 100 to 140 mph. It will be distributed to builders, contractors and code officials throughout the Gulf Coast region and is also available online.
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11/15/2006
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Walters Buildings Announces New Tagline
"Delivering a Better Building Experience"
Leading storage building manufacturer Walters Buildings today announced its new tagline "Delivering a Better Building Experience". The new tagline was implemented to better align the company with the actual perceptions and needs of its customers and was inspired by actual comments from customers about their experiences working with Walters Buildings.
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11/13/2006
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New National Web Site Addresses Architectural Woodworking Issues
A host of professional architectural woodwork and millwork contractors are teaming to provide a comprehensive resource to answer and assist in any architectural woodwork issues.
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11/9/2006
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RIMA Goes Worldwide
RIMA Goes Worldwide
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA) along with guests from several different international companies recently held a meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss the development of an International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (I-RIMA).
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11/7/2006
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Year-End Tax Moves You Shouldn't Miss
As the final days of 2006 tick by, take time for year-end tax planning. Not only will you face the 2007 tax season in a stronger position, the time you spend can result in big financial rewards. Here are some steps to take now:
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11/7/2006
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Nonresidential Building sets 13th Record Despite Housing Slide
Gains Should Continue, with Limited Spillover, Simonson Asserts
"Nonresidential construction spending climbed to its 13th consecutive record in September, showing that the homebuilding slide hasn't carried other segments downhill with it," Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), said Nov. 1. Simonson was commenting on the latest construction spending report from the Census Bureau.
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11/3/2006
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Fabral Acquires Jenisys
Fabral, a leading producer of metal wall and roof systems for architectural, industrial, commercial and post frame markets, has acquired Jenisys Engineered Products.
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11/1/2006
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Millions of Home Owners to Face Estate Tax Ramifications in 2011, New Study Shows
Millions of Home Owners to Face Estate Tax Ramifications in 2011, New Study Shows
Millions of home owners could face the specter of higher taxes in 2011, unless Congress acts to repeal or reform the estate tax, according to a new study released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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1/1/1900
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1/1/1900
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NFBA Releases New Web site
NFBA is proud to announce that it has launched a new Internet Web site. The new web site includes enhanced information about members in the "Find a Builder," "Find a Supplier" and "Find a Designer" business referral web pages, which will help customers better find builders who meet their needs. There is also a new NFBA News module, which posts daily Breaking News on the home page of the web site. To review news stories posted on the previous NFBA web site, click here.
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