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SBCA Provides Substitution Chart for June 1 SP #2 2x4 Design Values

Posted on March 19, 2012 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

The SBCA SP lumber substitution chart was created to help buyers and suppliers ascertain the lumber design values that are direct substitutes for visual and MSR/MEL grades using all species groups for 2x4 lumber.

ALSC Approves SPIB's Recommended SP Dense and Non-Dense Design Value Changes

Posted on March 12, 2012 in Building Codes, Economic, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements, Legislative and Raw Materials.

On Friday, ALSC ruled to approve SPIB’s proposed design value reductions for SP 2x4 No. 2 Dense and SP 2x4 No. 2 Non-Dense.

New Orleans to Host BCMC 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 in BCMC Build and Industry Announcements.

New Orleans, the city that birthed American jazz and reinvented itself after Hurricane Katrina, will be the host city for this year’s Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC), October 17-19, 2012.

BCMC Needs Your Input on Sessions

Posted on March 12, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

We need your input! The BCMC Committee is looking for your feedback for the proposed BCMC breakout session plan for 2012.

Simpson Strong-Tie Joins TPI

Posted on March 12, 2012 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

On February 27th, the TPI Board approved Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.'s;Truss Plate Manufacturer membership application.

Boise Reports 4Q Loss

Posted on March 5, 2012 in Economic, Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. announced a $13.8 million net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, and a $46.4 million full year 2011 net loss. 

Dow Continuous Insulation Project Exceeds Expectations

Posted on March 5, 2012 in Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

The DOW™-KNIGHT CI-System recently excelled in the first in-field use completed on the Kishwaukee College student center in Malta, Ill., exceeding contractor and architect expectations for  ease-of-installation and performance.

Parr Lumber Honored by Oregon Builders

Posted on February 27, 2012 in Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) has named Parr Lumber as its Materials Supplier of the Year at the organization’s annual Excellence Awards Gala. 

Finnforest Becomes Metsä Wood

Posted on February 27, 2012 in Industry Announcements.

Metsäliitto Wood Products Industry, Finnforest is now Metsä Wood. The change is part of a profound reorganisation of the Metsäliitto Group’s corporate identity. Metsäliitto Group has changed its name to Metsä Group

Builder Show Marked by Optimism

Posted on February 20, 2012 in Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

More than 51,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry crowded the aisles of the National Association of Home Builders' International Builders' Show (IBS).