Industry Announcements

ALSC Postpones Decision on Southern Pine Design Values

October 19, 2011

The American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) Board of Review announced in an email memo it would be delaying its decision regarding Southern Pine design values in order to hold an additional hearing in approximately 60 days.

How Fall Protection Can Help CMs Harness More Market Share

October 17, 2011

Join SBCA members for this one-hour online Annual Workshop on fall protection guidelines and a step-by-step approach developed for the marketplace. The workshop will be held Thursday, October 27 at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/12 pm Mountain/11 am Pacific.

SFPA’s Role in Communicating New Design Values

October 17, 2011

SFPA issued a press release outlining it's role in the review of southern pine design values.

CFSC Online Membership Meeting Oct 19

October 17, 2011

Please join us for the Cold-Formed Steel Council (CFSC) online membership meeting on Wednesday, October 19 at 3 pm Eastern/2 pm Central/1 pm Mountain/12 pm Pacific.

Southern Pine Potential Design Value Reductions - Impact on Light Frame Construction Market

October 13, 2011

The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) and the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) recently announced a potential reduction of grade-marked Southern pine lumber design values for all structural end uses. For component manufacturers, there is value in immediately communicating with your customers how the potential changes may directly affect each business transaction, now and in the future.

SBCA Issues Response to SPIB and SFPA Regarding Southern Pine Design Value Reductions

October 10, 2011

In the past week, the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) and the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) have published notices regarding a potential reduction of grade-marked Southern Pine Lumber design values for all structural end uses.

Boise Cascade Retains CEO

October 10, 2011

Boise Cascade has entered into a three-year retention agreement with its current CEO, Thomas Carlile.

PA Lumber Dealer Curtails Operations

October 10, 2011

PA lumber dealer, A.D. Moyer Lumber Inc., was forced to close its Douglassville location and consolidate operations at its two remaining sites.

Energy-Efficient Concrete Wall Panels?

October 10, 2011

Superior Walls, a manufacturer of energy-efficient precast foundation systems, now offers precast concrete wall panels specifically designed for use in above grade applications.

MiTek Introduces New Girder Brackets

October 10, 2011

The MiTek FastFit MKIV Girder Bracket has been designed to secure girder trusses to the side of secondary girder truss bottom chords.