2004 August

Features

Plating Truss Joints for Bending Force Transfer
Best Homes, Inc. Rebuilds after Devastating Fire
TPI & WTCA Work Results in ICC Code Change
Credible Technical Information in the Information Age
Engineering Documents for Prefabricated Trusses
Cutting Edge QC
The Next Generation of Structural Building Component Design (Part 1 0f 2)

Columns

Builder Banter
BCMC 2004: The Most Important Part of Your Saw Operation Doesn't Even Have a Blade
Economic Environment: Strategies to Lessen Impact of Price Volatility Part 2 of 2
Across the Board: WTCA Open Quarterly Meeting - May 7, 2004, Washington, D.C.
Publisher's Message: Exploring Technology from Every Angle
STCA Update: Light Gauge Steel Technology Advancements
TKO Training Paths: An Educational Roadmap for New Production Crew
WTCA Update: TATO 2 - Not Your Average Side Dish
Technology - Learn to Get Ahead of Your Competition
Avoiding Common OSHA Violations
Parting Shots
Heel Blocking