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Comtech, A Design-Driven Component Manufacturer, Thrives on Customer Advocacy, Punctual Performance, and Incentivized Employees Thanks to MiTek software and machinery, Comtech has doubled production capacity per manufacturing employee.

Comtech has a team of 12 designers and sales staff, and in 2019 they are supporting around 88 manufacturing employees, generating $17 million in sales. Manufacturing worker count can seasonally spike up to as many as 96 during peak demand times.

According to Tom Hollinshed, Comtech’s owner, his team has practically doubled their production capacity per manufacturing employee, largely thanks to MiTek software and equipment. Just one shift of 88 manufacturing employees today produces slightly more volume than two shifts and around 140 manufacturing employees produced in 2006.

SAPPHIRE® Structure allows the design team to correct issues like stairs, HVAC and plumbing conflicts when converting 2D images to 3D designs.

SAPPHIRE® STRUCTURE

SAPPHIRE® MANAGEMENT STREAMLINES OPERATIONS ComTech uses SAPPHIRE® Management to price and job cost, allowing the company to use percent of gross margin for payment to design and sales personnel, in addition to estimating, workflow management and labor allocation.

ABOUT SAPPHIRE® MANAGEMENT Manages all your processes, markets and products in a single system for pricing, production and deliveries. Engage your entire team with a single system that can be customized for any role in your organization, providing suite wide reporting and material system that is highly configurable.

REAL-TIME DASHBOARDS SAPPHIRE® Management creates User-specific “Dashboard” reports across programs. You’ll be able to print to multiple printers, create PDFs and email reports.

PROJECTS SAPPHIRE® Management offers projects-based job management for Single Family, Tract and Multi-family Work. The software allows you to develop masters, create subdivisions and re-cost quickly.

“Today, we are running MiTek software for design and workflow management, and it drives our automated plant. If I had to point to the aspect of our company that has brought us the most distinction, it’s that we are design-driven advocates for our customers’ success,” Tom said. “And our relationship to MiTek is a key part of our ability to maintain that performance and tradition, as we move toward our 100th year of operation and our 50th year of component manufacturing.”

To learn more, or to get pricing, visit MiTek-US.com/Software/SAPPHIRE-Management

INVOICING SAPPHIRE® Management has a powerful invoicing system that allows jobs to be partially invoiced.

SCHEDULING With SAPPHIRE® Management, you can create and manage multiple scheduling calendars: set the order, mark it complete, add notes, check capacity and get the big picture.

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Inside Articles

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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: 20 Words for 2020

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Sixty Years of Machines: Part II: A Pressing Issue

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Team Spida – Spida USA: Automation is Easy with the Right Support

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Are You Communicating the Same Old Message?

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Glenn Traylor: How Do Your Trusses Stack Up?

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Ed Serrano – Vekta: Industry 4.0 – What’s the Hype?

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Look Beyond Manufacturing Improvements to Deliver Better Net Profits for 2020

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Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski – All Things Wood: Unpredictable Nature and Cause of Cracks at Gypsum Panel Ceiling Joints Perpendicular to Framing

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Thomas McAnally – TheHiringZone: Not Another Recession!

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Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Why Modular Home Factories Need to Expand Right Now!

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: AWC Successes in Mass Timber, Fire Engagement Mark 2019

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Lumber Briefs – Buy Expectation, Sell Reality

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Safe Handling of Flammable Liquids

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Michael Weber – Simpson Strong-Tie: Trainer to the Pros — How Simpson Strong-Tie Educates the Industry

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word Panelization – Floor Panels are Coming

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New & Used Equipment Saws .......................................................................7

Truss Equipment ..............................................................54

Panel Equipment ..............................................................70

Trucks & Trailers ..............................................................81

Misc. Equipment ..............................................................83

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ..........................................93

Tool Box ..........................................................................93

Modular Manufacturing ..................................................94 Monthly GIGGLES NEW! ...........................................................93 Calendar of Events ................................................................112 News & Announcements .........................................................118 Directory ..............................................................................128 4Ward Consulting ........................................18,28,34,43,58,87,117 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ........................................37,92 Acer, Inc ...............................................................................26,86 Clark Industries, Inc. ..............................................................8,54 D.W. Lift Sales .......................................................................18,83 Eagle Metal Products ............................................................20,56 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC .......................24,38 EstiFrame Technologies .........................................................32,78 Fitzgerald Group ...................................................................39,91 IN4 Solutions .........................................................................44,88 Layman's Lumber Guide ............................................................100 Maintenance & Repair Technologies .....................................87,96 Metabo/Hitachi Power Tools .................................................27,84 MiTek ..........................................................................2,10,129,130 Panels Plus ........................................................................53,71,76 Precision Equipment MFG .....................................................21,82 Runnion Equipment Company ................................................45,81 Simpson Strong-Tie ....................................22,23,114,123,126,127 Spida USA ..............................................................14,15,17,31,74 The Hain Company .................................................12,45,73,79,92 The JobLine .......................................................43,55,91,92,93,102 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ....................39,50,51,55,69,81 Triad | Merrick Machine .......................................................70,77 Trussmatic ..............................................................................12,55 ............................................................4,46,47 Vekta Automation Wasserman & Associates ............7,13,25,35,42,57,59,68,72,80,83 93,96,97 Wood Truss Systems ...................9,13,19,25,33,36,37,39,43,45,57 59,69,73,75,79,85

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Anna L. Stamm

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riting this column as one year ends and a new year begins, I started to wonder about what I hoped to see and experience in the coming months. Although a new year always brings us both possibilities and pitfalls, I prefer to focus on the positives as long as I can.

So, here are 20 words that represent things I hope I will witness in 2020. Importantly, these words do not have to apply directly to me—when I include appreciation on the list, I’d be very happy to see someone else’s hard work be appreciated and rewarded. In fact, none of these words can happen alone—each will involve aspects of to give and to receive. I’ll do my best to bring these words alive, but I’m going to need help along the way, too.

My 20 words Honesty Inspiration Appreciation Excitement Compassion

Integrity Artistry Respect Amusement Generosity

Honor Creativity Recognition Happiness Kindness

Courtesy Encouragement Acceptance Joy Grace

What are your 20 words?

Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year!

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $9,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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Automated (Truss Design Software Download) or Semi-Automated (Touch Screen Entry) Operation All Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data 22” x 40 Tooth Blade on PAE Cut 1 or 2 Boards up to 20’ (2 Second Plunge Cut) Cut Chords, Webs, Rafters, Wedges & Stair Stringers Cut Long Scarfs by Multi-Plunging Servo Positioning on Infeed, Angle & Outfeed Pusher Over Travel Protection Ink Jet Printer Lumber Optimization Program Belt Waste Conveyor 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Amp Includes 5 Day Onsite Installation & Training Optional Monet DeSauw Live Deck, Bunk Feeder & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor

FOB MO $180,500

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates at the same price as the Manufacturer, and get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST!

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Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt) Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform Dust Extraction Outlet 20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw

Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $278,000 FOB MO

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Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $4,500 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $275 for Spare Blade Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide Add $1,050 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

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New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls.

Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Sixty Years of Machines: Part II: A Pressing Issue

Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

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hy reflect on the oft-derided C-Clamp as it fades into truss industry oblivion? Because it holds the world record for truss production, unmatched yet, even by robots. And although it debuted half a century ago, its design has never been equaled. And remarkably, this deceptively simple machine launched a billion dollar enterprise.

Wally Randall (late father of Alpine’s Brian Randall) showed me the utility of the C-Clamp nearly 50 years ago. I met him in a small shed behind a St. Louis lumberyard, operating a Mark 6 press over a set of pedestals similar to that shown. He grasped its hand grips, and strode smoothly around the perimeter of a truss, barely slowing to plate each joint. His entire jig setup and pre-cut parts occupied less than half the space than would have been taken up by a truss table. And the pedestals could be moved out of the way to make room for building materials when the truss business was slow. This small footprint could be accommodated inside existing lumber yard structures, minimizing startup costs as hundreds entered the business beginning in the 1950s. And the whole system cost less than a typical delivery truck.

With the advent of the improved Mark 8 Mono-Press (shown at the top of this article) in the late 1960s, and the accompanying economic boom, sales accelerated. I watched in amazement as we recorded $2 Million of sales of Mono-Presses at the INBEX show in 1972 (the Industrialized Building Exposition was a precursor to BCMC held at the Louisville Fairgrounds). This is equivalent to $12 Million in sales today.

Lenny Sylk, SBCA Hall of Famer, took the Mark 8 Mono-Press to a new level of productivity in the late 1970s. Through extensive time studies, he created a highly competitive system that he deployed across the country. When he attempted to copy the Mono-Press, he discovered the ingenuity of the invention. Designed by an aircraft engineer, the Mark 8 incorporates high strength steel and intricately welded construction. The platens are uniquely oriented, so that they remain parallel, even under 50,000 lbs. of pressure, which ensures proper plate embedment. These features enabled a U.S. Patent to be issued, which largely protected the Mark 8’s market.

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The best use of the Mono-Press came in the mid-1970s with its incorporation into the multi-head Glide-Away. This marvelous machine became the main-stay of integrated home builders across the country. Ed Ryan was quick to adopt it as he moved his Ryan Homes into the booming Metro DC market, and our former President, Dick Marriott, was in Thurmont, Maryland to help install it. Ed’s brother Jim’s Ryland Homes purchased thousands of 28 ft. trusses built on two Hall of Famers’ Glide-Away, namely Joe Hikel and his father Dwight (who passed away).

By the 1980s, when increasing truss complexity was challenging the Mark 8, it reached a new milestone in the truss industry’s production competition promoted by the late Don Carlson in his Automated Builder magazine. Owners of Glide-Aways across the country competed to build the largest number of stock trusses in an eight-hour shift. I observed Dickie Vail’s first record of 628 trusses at ABC in Monroe, Louisiana in 1981. As other CMs attempted to outdo Dickie, he bounced back two years later and took the crown with an astonishing 1017 trusses, or 2.2 trusses per minute, or 2260 board ft. per man-hr.

In the late 1990s, Shelter Systems and MiTek embarked on a joint project to improve the capabilities of the Mark 8. Ironically, after a considerable investment, we just couldn’t outdo the original design. So, Joe Hikel turned to other technologies to boost production. First, he introduced laser technology to speed setups. And in 2005, in a brand new facility, he deployed side-loading forklifts to deliver cut parts to setups and he installed shop-floor computer technology to control production. His operation illustrates the overriding importance of material handling. Once setup time is minimized, production depends on the time to feed material to the jig. In Joe’s operation, cut lumber is supplied rapidly by those lifts and positioned perfectly, within a few feet of their ultimate destination. Truss builders move material a distance considerably shorter than any table system. This time savings more than offsets the time to walk the Mark 8 around the jig. Material handling is the key to the continuing value of the Mark 8 system.

Though the Mark 8 is largely forgotten today, it gave our company credibility in hundreds of truss plants across the country. No other machine challenged its truss production record. And it generated the capital that enabled us to develop many other component industry innovations. When CMs benefitted from MiTek equipment, they were more likely to buy our plates, software, and engineering services.

These four pillars eventually compounded into our billion dollar business of today.

Next Month: Are Vertical Presses Better?

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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MANUFACTURERS’ Clary Shortcutter Roof & Floor Truss Web Saw • Four 5 HP Cutting Heads • Cut 2x4 and 4x2 Lumber • M a n u a l L e n g t h & A n g l e Adjustments • Powered Material Conveyor with Overhead Material Hold Downs • Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor $5,900 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Baker Chop Saw • 20 HP Motor with 36" Blade • 12" x 12" Cutting Capacity • 20' Infeed & 15' Outfeed Roller Conveyor • 10' Stop Bar with Manual Stops • Remote Control Station (Hydraulic Powered Saw Cycle) • 4" Dust Outlet • 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB AZ Call for price Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Alpine X4 Linear Saw 2007 Alpine X4 linear saw, includes saw only. From the OEM's brochure, "..ability to cut one, two, three or four boards at the same time. Will cut extremely long scarf cuts (60 inches or more). Cuts standard truss parts from any lumber width". Cuts from 2x4" through 2x12" lumber. Servo controls, self-diagnostics, small parts outfeed at front of saw and touch screen PC controls. Material feeds from left to right.

Prints up to four (4) 1 1/2" edges. 15 HP motor, 22" carbide-tipped blade. Includes manual and spare blade. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 10 CFM at 90 PSI air required.

Price: $19,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW! 2007 Omni Miser RT Saw • Automated Roof Truss Cutting & Marking Saw • 5 HP Motor with 16" Blade (cuts 2x3 through 2x12 up to 20' in length) • Auto Deck (5 chain) • Ink Jet Print System A (One Face) • Crooked Lumber Sensor • Computer with Enclosure & Stand Uploaded PDF: Omni Miser with Auto Deck.pdf $39,900 NOW $30,900 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready.

Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $8,699 Base, FOB MN.

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2000 Auto-Omni Component Saw 5 Blade Automated Component Saw. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. Remote Monitor. Matthews Ink Jet Printer. Feed Conveyor Upgraded with Trucks at 6" Centers (for faster cutting). Shaker Waste Pan. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor.

Avaialble in March 2020. $25,900 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW

1994 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Set of Blades •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 NOW $14,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 20' Capacity Loading Conveyor System Automated Clamping & Positioning System Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Updated Computer with Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Software

$54,900 NOW $49,900 FOB MN

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Automation is Easy with the Right Support

By The Spida Team

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ringing in a new cutting saw – even a high-tech version – is a surprisingly straightforward experience, but it succeeds or fails based on the quality of service and know-how. From purchase through installation to on-going support, Spida will help you automate successfully.

One Customer’s Experience When it came time to replace one of their older manual saws, Leon Cheney’s wishlist was short and to the point. “We wanted a new saw that was going to increase production.” Looking at available saws on the market, the PieceMaker was his clear favorite – it stood out because of its speed and capacity, and its price and delivery time were also streets ahead of the rest. “We wanted to increase production now, not in 12 months’ time,” Cheney stated.

His first step was talking to the team at Spida to lay out how the PieceMaker was going to work in his truss plants production. At Spida, we know how important it is to optimize our machines for each customer’s environment. Every fabricator has their own way of doing things, and different requirements from their production, so in this case our Spida team, the Truss plant owner, and production manager worked their way through every question for this new installation.

The Installation Team Describing the installation process sounds simple, but only because of the complex planning that goes into it. Packed onto one semi, a machine can go from factory floor to cutting within a week or so. From Cheney’s perspective, his new saw fit in smoothly. “The install team spent three or four days putting it together, and then after that was training, calibration, and configuring. All in all, there were many hands to make the installation as easy as possible. We had already done work on saw files and reviewing what we wanted to cut with the saw, all with the help of the Spida technical guys, the rest just fell into place.”

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Spida Team USA and New Zealand – We go to great lengths to discuss all planned installations with the whole crew, from sales to installers to technical support, so everyone is on the same page

“The advice given was invaluable, because The PieceMaker cuts a lot faster that what our old saws used to. Instead of having two or more saws cut a job, we wanted to cut a whole job on one saw, what might have taken us four hours to cut previously now takes us two hours,” Cheney stated. The saws output sees the pieces of lumber come out in a certain order, the truss guys want it this way, just a great fit all round.”

Maintaining the Relationship “As well as all the work done prior to and at installation, Spida provides us with a helping hand maintaining the PieceMaker, this is designed to minimize problems. They come here and attend to the machine on a regular basis, they also have the ability to dial in and diagnose and repair over the phone. It gives us confidence knowing that these guys have our back and we can lean on them when we have an issue.”

The Whole Picture At Spida, we’re proud to say we’ll support you through the entire process, because we succeed when you succeed.

Cheney states, “Already we have seen positive changes thanks to the PieceMaker. This saw has now replaced three manual saws in different sections. Buying a new piece of major plant equipment makes a lot of sense as new contracts are won and new market segments are gained on speed and precision. This new technology helps us to deliver.”

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2004 Hundegger Speed-Cut SC-1 linear saw Roof truss and wall panel cutting, with 15 foot-wide auto-loading infeed conveyor system, auto-discharge and features a 16-nozzle, Ink-Jet marker, printing on the 1 1/2" edge, one or two boards stacked. As configured this saw can process any length of material up to 18 feet in length. The SC-1 processes lumber from ½" x 1 ½" to 7" x 18" in profile.

According to Hundegger USA: "The Hundegger Whole House Saw TM is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) saw capable of cutting a wide range of roof, floor and wall framing components, including wood I-joists, laminated strand lumber (LSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-lam". Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. This saw requires an upgrade to the gripper wagon and the replacement of the invertor and cable. Repairs by the OEM are available at an additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required. $38,970 FOB NM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Koskovich 1999 Auto Omni Parts Spare parts to fit a 1999 Koskovich Auto Omni saw: saw heads #1 through #5 including motors, telescoping tubes and bearings, material conveyor chain with trucks, stationary main electrical panel with cards and contactors, stationary terminal panel with cards and contactors, transport electrical panel with cards and contactors, transport terminal panel box with cards and contactors, saw blades and operator console including cards (no PC or screen). Includes any available fastener hardware. $18,890 FOB NY. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2004 PCS/Mitek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw Automated cutting of sheathing (x & y axis) as directed by design software output Saw blade is enclosed for operator safety, reduced noise & dust extraction Computer with Computer Enclosure 460 Volt / 3 Phase $7,000 in repairs in 2015 Excludes Dust Collector Price is in US Dollars. $17,900 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. 480 volt, 3phase. $180,500 Base Price, FOB MO.

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1985 Idaco Roof & Floor Truss Web Saw Four 5 HP Motors with 16" Blades.

Cutting Length: 15" Minimum at 90/90, 14' Maximum. Powered Length & Angle Adjustments. Powered Material Conveyor with Overhead Material Hold Downs. Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw). Includes Incline Waste Conveyor (not shown in photos). 240 Volt / 3 Phase $6,900 FOB TX. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine Speed Cut Express Parts Saw Saw is in Working Condition NO Computer & Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor Includes Saw Angulation Motor, Stop Rail with Brackets & Motor, Computer Enclosure with Stand 480 Volt / 3 Phase $5,000 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015.

A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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NEW! 2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RT Roof truss saw with printing option for 3 1/2" face printing, servo-controlled angulation axis of movement, and live deck.

Cuts Cuts 2x4 through 2x12 lumber up to 16'. Includes crooked lumber sensor (CLS), vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade, and any available spare parts. 240 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. 110 PSI air at 16 CFM required. $79,990 NOW $59,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2004 TCT Model 1050 Linear Saw • Cut 2x4 Four Angle Parts from 13 1/2" to 20' • Cut Three Angle Parts down to 3" • 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24" Blade • Ink Jet Printer • Scrap Conveyor $22,900 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw Complete Roof Truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit with auto-loading conveyor system, autodischarge. 20' timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (upgraded in 2015) on two 1 1/2" face, vertical end-mill READY option. Includes small part discharge and 20'+ incline scrap conveyor. Windows XP operating system. Spare blades, extra spares parts, well maintained, one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. $79,600 NOW $76,990 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Spida Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $19,699 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single-sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and horizontal scrap conveyor.

480 volt, 3 phase. $55,200 Base, FOB MO.

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USED ALS 276 LINEAR SAW COMPUTERS & SERVO PARTS • IPC-6606 Industrial Computer (2 Available) - $1,125 Each

Clary Master Component Saw 5 Blade Component Saw. Powered Angulation. Pneumatic Blade Brakes.

Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Serial #340059. ___ Volt / 3 Phase. $7,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Cut & Mark Truss and Wall Panel Parts. Upgraded in 2010 to include Routing (similar to the WBZ-120 model). Servo Driven for Precise Cutting. 22" Blade with 7 7/8" x 16 1/2" x 19'-8" Capacity. Infeed and Outfeed Roller Tables. Ink Jet Printer for Part Identification. Marking Pen for Wall Panel Layout. 460 Volt / 3 Phase.

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Are You Communicating the Same Old Message?

Ben Hershey 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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ere we are at the start of 2020 — Happy New Year! As we begin the year, we’ll likely have times when we look at the past and then look forward, as we plan our strategy and set the tone for our teams and work with our colleagues.

But… there are others who will trod out the same old message over and over, using different words and different tactics while trying to communicate some message they have taken from another play book. This can make us wonder — if you keep talking about the same thing, only using different words, are you reaching your team or those you are trying to communicate with, or just talking about yourself or to yourself?

How we communicate and what we say are very important. As we start the new year, it bears remembering that, as leaders, we are far more visible than we realize, and we are sending signals to followers all the time. And, while sending the right signals to our followers is important at any time, it is especially important during times of strategic change. These critical times include when followers are trying to make sense of a new “ask” from the organization, in the context of all of the existing asks they are grappling with or at the beginning of the year when we set new goals and initiatives for the year. Why, then, is it so hard for leaders to send clear, effective signals to followers?

In my experience of working with leaders of organizations, and in my side-by-side work with those “on the ground employees” asking what they need during times of strategic change, there are three main ways in which leaders too often send confusing signals to their organizations. If we can get them right, you can communicate clearly and effectively; fail to pay attention to how and what you are communicating in these three modes, and you will have confusion at best — and at worst, the opposite of the strategic changes you’re attempting to achieve.

Signal No. 1: Telling your organization what you want You’d think this would be the easy bit, but too often this is where leaders most shortchange their organizations. We have heard time and again from employees tasked with delivering strategic change that their leaders weren’t clear enough about what change they should achieve or what it would entail. It seems the reasons for this are twofold: Leaders too often express what they want in terms not of outcomes, but of tasks, and they rarely, if ever, make clear the full extent of the change they are asking for. Many leadership teams shortchange the questions of what they want the change to achieve, and why.

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There are four questions that senior teams often skate through too quickly: 1. Why do we need to change, and why now? What are the imperatives driving this change?

Why is the previous strategy no longer good enough? Where on the P&L are we feeling, or anticipating, pain? Are you sure you want X to change, even if it means you can’t have Y anymore?

2. What is the full extent of the change we need? Don’t underestimate the extent of the change you need, either privately or publicly. However tempting it is to tell people that this is just an incremental change — when it is nothing of the sort — or however politically expedient it seems to underplay the extent of the change required, a lack of clarity about the extent of the change required will make subsequent conversations about resources and priorities much harder.

3. If we figure out 1 and 2, what should improve as a result? How will we measure the improvement we’ve been targeting? And perhaps most overlooked of all: 4. How does this new strategy or change link to previous strategies? Answering this question is critical if leaders are to reduce the confusion that a cumulative overload of strategic or change initiatives — another year, another “strategy” — and their potentially conflicting targets can cause.

Once you have sufficiently clear answers to these four questions, you have the first ingredient for successful communicating.

Signal No. 2: Personally living the change you desire Living the change you want to see means much more than modeling any behaviors you’ve asked for; it also means making a myriad of decisions which support the change. If you’re not giving time to the change you’ve asked for, followers will interpret this latest change as not really being important, and will act accordingly.

Signal No. 3: Resourcing and measuring the change How your organization spends its resources (capital, people, capabilities) and what it chooses to measure are the final critical ways to signal what is important. As a leader, you disproportionately shape these decisions, and therefore the clarity of these signals. This means finding the resources needed to deliver the change you’ve asked for. It doesn’t just mean money — though that is important. It also means allocating the right people, with the right level of seniority, experience, and motivations, to work on the change. These are all ways you can signal to the organization that the change is important.

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It also means making changes to what you measure and making these changes early on in the change.

All too often, a new change spends its first few quarters being undermeasured because the existing metrics the organization uses haven’t been overhauled to reflect the new priorities. If what gets measured is what gets managed, give the change its best chance by signaling as early as possible that new metrics will be introduced to measure, and therefore embed, the change you desire. Much of our time as an organization is really spent working with the management team to ensure they are using the right measurements for the changes they are making, not necessarily the ones we think should be force fed to them. Metrics are critical and are as much a part of the communication process; if used correctly and understood by all, they become a valuable tool for change.

Signals Matter to Followers, So Signaling (Communicating) Needs to Matter to You Our employees are looking for signals to help them make sense of what they should do. As a leader both of the organization or of the team you might be leading, you have disproportionate power to shape these signals — or not. And that’s especially important when you’re asking for change. So, supply your team with what they need to make sense of it. And make sure the story/message you are communicating is heard by all this year.

If you want to craft the right message for your organization, the team at 4Ward can help you in a number of ways, as we have for hundreds of other companies.

Ben Hershey is CEO of the 4Ward Group of Companies including Consulting Solutions, Labor Solutions, Offsite Solutions, Design Solutions, and Accounting Solutions. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward team with more than 150 years of combined experience.

4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2020 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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Wall panel layout, truss cutting, parts cutting, and more!

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More than history, the TURBO Drive is German engineered to allow for maximum performance in a given application. With this base, precision performance is improved with software optimization rather than hardware changes.

This is apparent when the TURBO Drive was optimized for USA component cutting, the same world model saw runs significantly faster, simply by optimizing movements and stroke.

For a demonstration of how software upgrades accomplish this, see the “before & after” video at: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU. It illustrates that software can increase throughput rather than redesigning elements of the equipment, your TURBO Drive does not become yesterday’s news because of a model number change.

FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF HOW SOFTWARE UPGRADES ACCOMPLISH THIS, SEE THE “BEFORE & AFTER” VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU

So how much would you pay for software that increases your cutting productivity and keeps your saw current with the latest technology?

How about zero? With the Hundegger TURBO Drive, free software updates for life are included with the saw. As software is optimized and performance is enhanced, you’ll never have to worry about what model you bought. For more information, visit http://www.woodtrusssystems.com/ manufacturers/general/hundegger-usa/

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2007 Truss Equipment Package in Alberta Pacific Automation 14' x 70' End Eject Roller Gantry System with Wizard Auto Jigging Pacific Automation Finish Roller & Outside Idle Conveyor 5 Head Virtek Laser Projection System Pacific Automation Auto-10 Truss Press with 10' x 45' Table Floor Truss Jig Rails (for Auto-10) Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw with Auto Infeed & Incline Waste Conveyor Manual Apollo Saw with Infeed/Outfeed Conveyor Two Ingersoll Rand 15 HP Air Compressors GMC Flatbed Truck Iron Steer Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer All purchased new in 2007

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

THE HUNDEGGER TURBO DRIVE SAW IS A FAST, ACCURATE AND VERSATILE, FULLY AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT PARTS.

Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 4 -axis cutting.

Hardly another “pretty face”, the TURBO Drive is a solid evolution of the popular SC Series saws. This workhorse, like all of Hundegger’s production saws, benefits from their experience learned from a wide variety of wood cutting and milling applications from over 4,700 saws to date. Specific to our wood component industry, the TURBO Drive has been thoroughly developed for world-wide customers prior to its introduction to the US. Regardless of your cutting application, be it I-Joist, dimensional 2x lumber, or any variety of EWP, we have the experience and equipment to efficiently bring your job to market.

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Installed on 1996 SpeedCut pull arm saw. 20 foot capacity. Minimum angle is 5 degrees and the maximum angle is 135 degrees.

Maximum scarf cut is 22 inches. Setup is digital. Angulation and length measure are powered. 20 foot infeed and 10 foot outfeed conveyors. Includes extra blade and all supporting documentation. From the OEM: Saw uses information created with truss design software, featuring automatic set up for both length and angle for every piece.

On-screen graphics show the orientation of the lumber while the saw sets up for the next cut. Machine movement occurs after the blade is returned to a safe position behind the fence. 240 / 480 volt, 3 phase electrical-saw, 120 volt, 1 phase electricalPC. $16,890 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2008 Spida CXM45 Pull-Arm Saw with Automation 2008 Spida CXM saw, model CXM45 60 5.5, pull arm saw with computer controls, powered angulation, powered length carriage to 20 feet, and self-retracting arm for cutting truss component parts, with easily movable center-point fence line for angles. From the OEM literature: "5.5 h.p. motor, 17.75" blade, cuts in 180 deg quadrant from 10 deg to 170 deg, max thickness 6" max crosscut at 90 deg. 27.5", 45 degree max bevel cut", includes spare blade and copy of manual. 110/220 volt,1phase/3-phase electrical required. 65-85 PSI air required. Can be packaged with the 2004 SpeedCut Express at the same location, for an additional price. $27,980 FOB BC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw Touch Screen Control Panel. 5 Axes of Automation. 15 HP Motor with 22” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Auto Feeder ( L i v e D e c k ) . O u t f e e d C o n v e y o r.

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2002 (REFURBISHED IN 2014) MAX CUSTOM CUTTER Model WA420 (4 High - 20' Capacity).

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Automated Length & Angle Function as directed by Truss Design Software. Operator Station with Computer & Touch Screen Control. 20' Left Hand Measuring System & 16' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 6.17 HP Motor with 25.6" Blade. 220 Volt / 3 Phase.

Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 NOW $29,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1993 Timbermill 6-20 Component Saw Model MH6E-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $15,990 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $4,597 FOB MN.

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(4.5 × 5.0) + 13.5 = 36 min.

(13.5 ÷ 36) × 100 = 37.5%

(4.5 × 5.0) + .25 = 22.75 min. (.25 ÷ 22.75) × 100 = 1.1%

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….At the end of the week, we found we had literally been given hundreds of ideas and suggestions to take our facilities to the next level. We also discussed our equipment needs, wants, and he helped us sort through each of these.

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How Do Your Trusses Stack Up?

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o you vertically stack your trusses or horizontally stack them?

How does the method impact quality? How does it impact safety?

Do you know the arguments for either preference? Almost as if it was a regional inclination, some areas of the US vertically stack their finished trusses and some areas horizontally stack their finished product. Let’s look at the positives and negatives of each.

Vertical Stacking Pro: Trusses generally self align when stacking common trusses and some vaults.

Pro: Each truss can be inspected completely by the truss stacker, because the full view of each side is available.

Pro: Trusses can be stacked manually on racks or automated stackers can be used.

Pro: Vertically stacked trusses take up less space.

Con: Trusses can be blown over by the wind if not held in place.

Con: Trusses can be harder to band together and require man lifts, steps, or other safe means to access the point of banding.

Con: Odd trusses sometimes do not align very well, especially configurations such as dog leg and double vaults.

Horizontal Stacking Pro: Trusses are easier to band together on the ground and don’t require special equipment to gain safe access.

Pro: Wind is not an issue.

Pro: Trusses can be stacked manually on racks or automated stackers can be used.

Pro: Trusses must be aligned by sliding truss over truss. Often trusses below are tacked together to prevent movement when dragging another truss overtop.

Pro: Virtually any stacking configuration is possible.

Con: Each truss must be lifted prior to stacking in order to inspect the back side of the truss.

Con: Horizontally stacked trusses can take up much more space.

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This photo is a larger view of the stacked trusses on the previous page. Note the arrow points to the location where the trusses are tied to prevent being blown over. This location by itself may not be adequate to prevent a dangerous situation from occurring.

Weighing the pros and cons, vertical stacking makes quality inspections easier, but dealing with elevations can present safety issues. For each negative, some action must be taken to remedy the issue.

If the plant is horizontally stacking and is not lifting each truss for a complete inspection, trusses may be leaving the plant with serious manufacturing defects that can create increased risk. Both sides of the truss need to be looked at 100% of the time regardless of the stacking method. In the end, using a combination of the two methods may offer the best of both worlds: vertically stack the trusses that work best vertically and horizontally stack the rest.

Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. While he is a TPI 3rd Party In-Plant Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States and performs 3rd party safety auditor services, these articles represent his personal views, knowledge, and experience. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including onsite inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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Industry 4.0 – What’s the Hype?

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ot so long ago, the concept of “lean manufacturing” was embraced and implemented worldwide for manufacturing. But Ed Serrano, these days, lean manufacturing is old news. Today, you need Managing Director, VektaUSA to be on the “Industry 4.0” bandwagon if you want to survive into the next decade. Governments, associations, universities, and any business advisory firm are all talking about “the fourth revolution” for manufacturing. According to the hype, you need to adapt and change or else... you are doomed, closed, out of business.

So, what exactly is Industry 4.0? Well, if you can put the words manufacturing, digitization, automation, connection, and efficiency together in one sentence, then you’ve got the idea. The Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science defines it this way: “Industry 4.0 uses transformative technologies to connect the physical world with the digital world.” Clearer? An easier way to consider Industry 4.0 is simply machinery and communication. Machines connecting and communicating with each other. Machines self-monitoring and analyzing. Machines autonomously managing production.

Machines creating superior cost efficiencies, better quality goods, improving production, and increasing flexibility. In other words, machines autonomously managing production in a flexible, efficient, and resource-saving manner.

How does Industry 4.0 relate to the component manufacturing industry? If you think your linear saw is the answer, then you are on the right path. However, your linear saw alone does not make you Industry 4.0 compliant. There is no doubt that linear saws have revolutionized the production of prefabricated housing. However, this is only an “incrovation”– an incremental innovation. To really embrace Industry 4.0, your machinery needs to be doing a lot more!

In an Industry 4.0 context, real-time decision making is imperative. The term used for this is “Big Data and Analytics.” In simpler words, your production equipment, enterprise, and management systems all need to be talking to each other. The information they give you needs to be what business decisions are based on. To be able to use data and analytics to inform decisions, you will need horizontal and vertical system integration combined with the Industrial Internet of Things.

Still with me? It might be easier to unpack some of the theories behind Industry 4.0 by highlighting the actions Vekta is taking to ensure our customers are ready for the next big change in manufacturing.

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Vekta has invested in ensuring our machines are able to post real-time data in a number of formats, and support a wide range of Factory Management Systems. Web-based technologies are used to make it easier for both management and operators to interact efficiently with products using personal devices such as tablets, computers, and smartphones. Live production statistics, material picklists, even remote viewing and control can be achieved easily from mobile devices. You could be sitting in your office (or at the beach) and be able to see exactly what is happening in production in real time.

To address Industry 4.0 requirements, Vekta is also investing in background infrastructure development that will enable products to directly interact with cloud-based systems aimed at improving the customer experience. The ability for field devices to interact and communicate with more centralized components is an example of the Industrial Internet of Things. What does this actually look like? In 2020, Vekta’s products will be able to “phone home” and report information such as software version numbers, production statistics, and even complete automated back-ups. What are the benefits? Well, perhaps a new software bug will be discovered and rectified by the Vekta Engineering team – in that case, Vekta can use the central portal to immediately identify in real time which systems globally are affected and implement the changes. Other applications of this technology include production benchmarking (enabling each site to see how their operation performs against the status quo), targeted product development (based on common issues found at various sites), and (as mentioned) automated tools for software updates and backups.

Ok, so those are some of the higher-level aspects of Industry 4.0. Now for the fun – Autonomous Robotics Machines that can make their own decisions and then perform an action accordingly are the next phase of robotics. It would be easy to think that your average CNC linear saw fits into this category, but that’s not really autonomous. Your average linear saw is pre-programmed to perform a repetitive movement, but it’s not able to react. Roomba is the best example of an autonomous robot in the current commercial market. The little vacuum cleaner can perceive its environment and make a decision based on those perceptions.

An example of autonomous robotics for the Frame and Truss industry is the Vekta PackFeeder. The PackFeeder communicates with the linear saw as to what piece of lumber is needed next. Then, the PackFeeder picks the lumber and delivers it to the saw. Although this action is not officially Industry 4.0 compliant, the PackFeeder has these enhanced abilities to make decisions and then act. The machine includes sensors that are able to identify information about the piece of wood, and then it can decide if actions need to be taken to ensure the wood is used correctly. If needed, actions are implemented.

Sensors are also used to detect the condition, state, and location of the packs of lumber, and decisions are automatically made to ensure the linear saw is continuously fed.

The combination of the PackFeeder and the Razer Linear Saw is exactly what Industry 4.0 is aiming for. They are machines that are communicating with each other, making their own decisions, and therefore increasing production, efficiency, and quality of product. Yes, reducing human interaction is also an integral part, however, the theory is that people power will be better used in other business areas.

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In Industry 4.0, “simulation” is the ability to mirror the physical world in a virtual model, allowing operators to test and optimize machine settings for the next product in line before completing the task in the real world. This is one area where your linear saw “should” be proficient. The optimizing software on a linear saw should be able to test all of the possible parameters for a piece of timber and cuts needed, then produce the best option based on predetermined qualifications (such as minimizing waste, etc.).

Vekta is continuously investing in improving the optimization software (named Simple) of our Razer Linear Saw with regular updates available for all customers. There are three main ways that Simple stimulates production to ensure the best options are considered.

• Batch optimize: The software has the ability to run through hundreds of jobs, saves the results, and produces a summary report to assist in making high-level optimizing decisions.

The report demonstrates how changes in settings and the length of timber available will affect cost and waste over a large sample of jobs.

• On the fly optimize: This allows a board of an unknown length to be fed into the saw. The saw takes seconds to automatically measure the length of the timber and optimize members to suit the piece of timber – a great function for using up off-cut lengths and random packs of timber.

• Auto-optimize: In seconds, Simple optimizes a job several times (hundreds) with slightly different settings each time. The solution that best suits the customer’s requirements (cost or waste) is chosen. The computer does the simulation before completing the task.

Vekta is a company at the forefront of technical innovation and invests heavily in the development of new machines to do a variety of tasks. However, ensuring new machines will not become obsolete in the near future is just as important as developing the new machines in the first place – and this is where Industry 4.0 comes in. Industry 4.0 is considered the fourth major Industrial Revolution because it will bring major changes in how industry works. Equipment manufacturers today should be taking steps to ensure their products are following this global change and guiding customers on how to become Industry 4.0 compliant.

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Look Beyond Manufacturing Improvements to Deliver Better Net Profits for 2020

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ven though the new build season of 2020 is expected to be a good one for most, it likely will be more challenging to retain net profits Todd Drummond than many anticipate. Most component manufacturers (CM) have been buying equipment and expanding their operations like crazy. Also, new money has flooded into the industry and has contributed to added competition. All of this will put pressure on driving down margins and lead times, even if the new build starts remain the same as the previous year. If you want to stay competitive and grow your profits, buying equipment is not going to be good enough for most of you. You need to have all of your processes and mythologies evolve to a higher level of performance, which means what worked in the past may be no longer good enough. This includes areas beyond the manufacturing which most have not given much thought about for many years.

Do you find sometimes, when you are offering a different perspective to someone, like an employee, that they take it as a personal afront and they will argue their point while doing their best to ignore what you are trying to explain to them? From their point of view, this challenge of their perspective is pointing out how wrong they are versus how right you, rather than simply approaching the situation with a different perspective. As someone whose business for 15+ years has been offering suggestions to help people improve their operations, I can certainly attest to the frustration that arises when the other person is looking at everything as right versus wrong, rather than a open discussion of new ideas. What worked in the past is a good thing, but one should view everything through the lens of continuous improvement philosophy (lean term – Kaizen). This means new concepts need to be seriously evaluated, tested, and implemented regardless of current or past conditions.

So many CMs sell their manufactured components, wall panels and trusses, like they are a retail lumberyard selling a can of paint. When you are processing a work order in manufacturing, the margin calculations should be based on the time the work order is being processed, not the cost value of the order. However, too few can get past the concept of comparing pricing based on a margin based on time versus the cost markup method, because the industry is dominated by the cost markup method. When you truly understand and implement margin per time concept pricing instead of market cost markup methods, your company will make more net profits. Better net profits happen to every single company which implements this simple margin per time concept. However, most are unwilling to test this proven method in a spreadsheet, let alone in their company’s pricing practices.

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The number of companies which operate blindly not knowing their actual net profits on a weekly or even monthly basis is truly staggering. These companies are typically using some type of cost averaging and cost estimations from their design programs to guess their monthly results. It boggles my mind when I discuss ideas with potential new clients about their current practices and they cannot give me solid numbers about their current profitability. Every CM should know their real, not guesstimated, profitability for every order that is processed, and therefore the actual profit/loss for any current time period. It is a bad practice to operate a company that does not understand the profit/loss until a given quarter, or fiscal year, is completed. Fixing this blind spot is not difficult and it improves a company’s net profits by validating current and improved methods throughout the company.

I’ve said it many times before, and I will say once more: using BF to schedule, measure productivity, or pricing for roof truss manufacturing is such a decades old poor practice that I cannot emphasize enough. Everyone knows that using labor BF estimations for an AG order versus a complex 1-1-1 run hip roof system is like comparing apples to lead balloons. Board footage has no linkage to the processing time of roof truss orders, and yet so many are convinced that it is best or at least better than nothing and, since it worked in the past, they will continue to do so in the future. Any CM who is still using BF for their roof truss pricing is literally losing 100’s of thousands of dollars of potential net profits to the competition and yet so many think they are doing great. Every client that has used my time standards (man-minutes) and compared them to BF has seen scheduling, productivity measurement, and profits improve. It is not difficult to compare accurately derived man-minutes to BF over a given time period to prove this simple yet very vital concept.

Even when you want to make the needed changes outlined in this article, most of you will be unable to do so because of company culture and bureaucracy. By far, the worst companies for poor business practices are the large multi-location companies which are hamstrung by internal bureaucracy and a culture that will not allow newer better practices to propagate throughout the business. Independent operations consistently are the most efficient and profitable when compared to all the large multi-location CMs, but very few independent CMs have all of their processes and equipment aligned in the best way to meet their changing business environment. Of course, my paying clients are taught best-in-class practice and also are guided to better equipment choices without worry about bias toward any particular vendors. As an operations guru, even yours truly tries to learn something from every new client to improve my services, so maybe your company can learn something new too.

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TDC has proven real-world 30+ years expertise that goes far beyond what many expect and has provided consulting services for well over a hundred clients. Whether you are a new or longtime operation, save your company a great deal of time and money by getting professional lean manufacturing help and training to improve all of your processes, not just in the manufacturing areas. For more than 15 years of full time consulting services, TDC uses proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles that include refined time standard man-minutes for truss manufacturing. So, before you buy equipment, get TDC’s advice! TDC does not receive referral fees from any equipment or plate vendors, so you can trust TDC for unbiased vendor and equipment recommendations shaped only by customer experiences.

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Unpredictable Nature and Cause of Cracks at Gypsum Panel Ceiling Joints Perpendicular to Framing

By Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski This is a revised version of an article first published in the May 2012 issue of The Construction Specifier, www.constructionspecifier.com.

Introduction In some arid parts of the Southwest, the occurrence and recurrence of cracks at taped gypsum panel (drywall) joints between panels in residential projects have been reported in trade magazines since the mid-1990s. In some homes of a project, one or two cracks or ridges appear at the finished drywall joint on the long side of panels which are typically installed perpendicular to a wood truss or solid-sawn-joist span. Cracks are more common than ridges, and we will refer to both collectively as “joint cracks.”

Of course, homeowners are displeased when they see long and straight joint cracks forming in the center of their living room ceiling or other areas. Furthermore, even after they are repaired, many joint cracks recur on a seasonal basis. As will be discussed in depth, the factors that interact to produce joint cracks are the hygroscopic behavior of framing lumber and drywall that is driven by climate and occupants. The purpose of this article is to explain the unpredictable nature and cause of ceiling joint cracks (for example, see Figure 1) and the factors that interact to produce joint cracks in some homes while not in others.

Mechanism of Ceiling Drywall Cracks Even when all structural safety aspects of the designed, fabricated, and constructed roof framing system are codeconforming and the ceiling drywall has been installed in accordance with applicable industry standards and building code requirements (as this article assumes), joint cracks can occur. To understand the mechanism of the ceiling drywall cracks, numerous physical facts, observations, and related research publications have been analyzed. The sections which follow summarize our discovery of information leading to the direct cause of ceiling drywall joint cracks.

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Figure 1. The trademark of the ceiling joint cracking problem is a straight line crack perpendicular to the framing direction.

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Hygroscopic Behavior of Lumber and Drywall Both lumber and drywall panels are hygroscopic, meaning “water loving.” Both products expand and contract based on the temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) that surrounds the product. As an approximate rule-of-thumb for all species, lumber expands or contracts in the ratio of 1-25-50 corresponding to the longitudinal, radial, and tangential directions, respectively, of the log from which the piece of lumber is sawn.

Drywall has a “wood product” component – the paper adhered to both sides of the gypsum-based core. For the case of paper, the three directions of expansion or contraction are referred to as the “machine direction,” “cross-machine direction,” and the thickness direction. According to Caulfield1, “The relative swelling in machine direction to cross-machine direction to thickness direction (x:y:z) is in the approximate ratio of 1:3:30.”

Of course, the paper on both sides of the drywall panel is only one component of the panel and, as such, the interaction of the paper and gypsum-based core as affected by transient values of T and RH is very complicated. The fact that paper has a 1:3 linear expansion or contraction coefficient (in the x-y plane of the paper) suggested to us that drywall dimensional stability may also be affected by direction, that is, the panel long side direction may react to changes in RH differently that the 4-ft. panel direction. In a pilot study, we tested the dimensional stability of two types of drywall panels as affected by changes in RH. The results are presented later in this article.

Interaction of Paper, Edge Tape, Lumber, and Screws The direct attachment of the drywall to the wood trusses or ceiling joists plays a critical role in producing ceiling drywall joint cracks. This section assumes that the drywall panels are directly attached to metal-plateconnected (MPC) wood trusses (2x4 bottom chord) with screws at 12-inches on-center (oc) and the truss clear span is 28’-8”. To understand the physical interaction of drywall, edge tape, lumber, and screws, a hypothetical snapshot of residential construction in an arid region of the Southwest follows.

Thirty days after the roof truss installation, the truss lumber is approaching equilibrium moisture content (EMC) for a house that is framed (but without a ceiling) and subjected to typical climatic conditions for a specific month. EMC of a hygroscopic material refers to the moisture content of the material that will eventually be reached after being placed in a new and constant T and RH environment. In reality, hygroscopic building materials never reach EMC in a house because the T and RH environment that surrounds the material is constantly changing due to a combination of climate, occupant moisture production, and the occupant use of HVAC. After the taping and finishing process, screw number 1 (at the left bearing) and number 29 (at the right bearing) establish a common dimension between the 2x4 bottom truss chord and a 28-ft. width of “tapeconnected drywall paper” on the bottom side of the panels. After the joints are finished, hygroscopic-induced differential strains between the entire 2x4 chord length and the finished drywall panel assembly produce strains and stresses in the taped connections (or edge joints) between the seven ceiling panels.

As an analogy, the two materials (lumber and drywall) are “married” by the shear transfer action of the screws connecting the truss chords and drywall. The shear transfer action of the screws in the plane of the ceiling is beneficial in that the drywall ceiling is permitted by the model codes to be used for lateral bracing of the bottom truss chords; however, an unintended consequence of the screws is the potential for drywall joint cracks.

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Longitudinal Shrinkage and Expansion of Lumber The longitudinal shrinkage and expansion coefficient of lumber has been measured and reported by researchers for at least 75 years. According to the 2010 Wood Handbook2, the average value of longitudinal shrinkage varies from 0.1% to 0.2% in drying from 30% MC to 0% MC (based on samples of 40-inch long lumber). It is also well documented that a sample of “juvenile” wood can shrink up to 10 times the average for “mature” wood. The demarcation between “juvenile” wood and “mature” wood is gradual and varies from piece to piece for any species.

As shown in Figure 2 from Jozsa and Middleton3, juvenile wood is centered on the pith of the tree and encased by mature wood. They state that the “merchantable stem would contain about 50% juvenile wood by volume.” Because of the obvious taper of the mature wood, most of the pieces of lumber manufactured from the tree (or log) would contain some amount of juvenile wood.

In terms of the possibility of a 100% mature lumber supply, it is not possible on a practical basis because the transition from juvenile wood to mature wood in a single piece of lumber requires a microscopic investigation. Likewise, it is not possible to specify and purchase commercially available lumber free of juvenile wood. Homebuilders and Architects of Record (hereafter, Architects) should assume that, when solid-sawn ceiling joists or MPC wood trusses are specified, the lumber used to support a drywall ceiling will contain some fraction of juvenile wood ranging from 0% to 100%.

Figure 2. Depiction of juvenile and mature wood in 50-year old Douglas-fir tree from Jozsa and Middleton.3

Dimensional Stability Drywall—A Pilot Study Materials and Testing Methodology A single value for dimensional stability of drywall4 as affected by changes in RH has been reported in the gypsum board technical literature for decades; however, the literature does not give the direction (4-ft. width or length direction) to which the coefficient applies. As stated earlier, because of the use of paper in the manufacture of drywall, one would expect some difference in the two directions, hereafter width (W) and length (L). By reviewing the literature for testing drywall, we noted that ASTM C 473–075 does not include a dimensional stability test method for the W and L panel directions. As such, our test method design was guided by ASTM standards applicable to wood-based panel products. Information contained in ASTM C 473–07 also provided valuable input for our testing methodology (described later).

We purchased two 4x8 ft. panels from a local supplier of interior gypsum board—one panel was 1/2” thick and the other was 5/8” thick Type X (nominal). From each 4x8 ft. panel, we cut 8”x24” specimens from the W-direction and L-direction. In each case, the W and L specimens were cut from the center area of the panel to Continued next page

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avoid a potential “edge effect.” Our test specimens will be referred to as W(1/2), L(1/2), W(5/8), and L(5/8).

We noted that the 5/8” Type X panel contained a substantial amount of what appeared to be fiberglass fibers embedded in the gypsum core.

We inserted two hollow pins into the tests specimens to establish a test gauge length of approximately 19.75 inches. An adhesive was added to the hollow pins in the drywall specimens to secure the pins from slight movement. The specific details of the measurements techniques and equipment are given in Loferski6.

The drywall specimens were placed into a conditioning chamber that maintained 75°F and 80% RH. After 26 days, the specimens were removed one at a time and the distance between the pins was measured.

This measurement established the initial length of the specimen for the 75°F and 80% RH environment. The 26-day conditioning period ensured that the drywall specimens had reached EMC. After recording the initial gauge lengths for each specimen, the specimens were placed into another conditioning chamber set to maintain 75°F and 27.5% RH. We did not change the chamber temperature of 75°F so as to remove any effects of temperature on the drywall response to the tested change in RH.

Dimensional Stability Testing Results The specimens reached EMC in 13 days and the length change data are plotted in Figure 3. The x-axis in Figure 3 starts at zero and corresponds to the day that the specimens were removed from the 80% RH chamber and placed into the 27.5% RH chamber. The y-axis gives the percent change in length of each specimen on the testing day after being placed into the 27.5% RH chamber. The formula used for %-Shrinkage was: %-Shrinkage = 100(Length on Day Measured-Initial Length)/Initial Length

Figure 3. The “W” specimens were used to measure shrinkage in the panel width dimension and the “L” specimens were used to measure shrinkage in the panel length dimension. The specimens were conditioned at 75°F and 80% RH, and then placed into a chamber set to maintain 75°F and 27.5% RH.

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We were surprised by the results, because the panels did not reflect the typical behavior of paper discussed earlier. The pilot study results were indeed instructive in that substantial bi-directional behavior was observed for the 1/2-inch specimen and the fact that the stabilized length of the L(1/2) specimen at 13 days when reaching an equilibrium condition at 75°F and 27.5%RH was substantially more than the length at 3 days.

Milner and Adam7 report a similar “spike type behavior” in drywall joint rotation from their 1999 full-scale laboratory study with wood trusses. Their comment on the movement of plasterboard is: On the other hand, plasterboard expansion seems to be affected by moisture uptake in the outer cardboard layers that tends to exchange moisture quite rapidly.”

Apparently, at least some gypsum panel products react to a sudden change in RH and subsequently adjust to a final state, most likely due to redistribution of stresses and strains in the panel product. Obviously, the two panels tested in our pilot testing program may not be representative of the large number of drywall panels available in the marketplace.

The “spike type behavior” of all specimens at approximately three days is very important for understanding the potential impact of sudden RH changes on the formation of drywall joint cracks. Anecdotal evidence indicates that cracks and recurring cracks are observed at the same time the occupants activate their HVAC units when transitioning from one season to another. In terms of predicting the occurrence of a joint crack, it appears to us that the most useful test data to be collected would be the spike or maximum change in panel width or length based on an industry standardized RH change.

We compared the shrinkage rate of our test specimens to the typical shrinkage rate published by the Gypsum Association. Referring to Table 1, the maximum shrinkage response and stabilized shrinkage responses are tabulated in the second and third columns, respectively. The typical shrinkage rate from GA-235-10 is listed in the fourth column. The last column gives the ratio of the maximum response rate (MRR) for each test specimen to the typical value of -6.5x10-6 (in./in./%RH).

Table 1. Pilot study shrinkage rates were derived from the data in Figure 3 by dividing by the change in RH test conditions to yield a coefficient that can be compared to a typical rate from GA-235-10.

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concerned about in-service cracking potential, we suggest that the drywall manufacturers consider a “dimensional stability rating system” whereby different products would be tested and rated based on an average and maximum (spike type) shrinkage rate for both directions, W and L.

Significant Effects of Climate and Occupants MPC wood trusses have been used widely throughout the United States for at least 50 years with no reports of ceiling joint cracks outside of some arid regions. While lumber and drywall hygroscopic properties may have changed over the decades, we are not aware of any reason or even possibility for arid regions of the Southwest to have utilized an “atypical” supply of lumber and/or drywall. The standard for truss design is a national standard and the same type of connections is used nationwide. The methods of roof truss framing in arid regions are the same methods used on other climates. The methods and materials used by drywall contractors can be eliminated as a cause of recurring cracks because some homes are known to have been repaired by different drywall contractors, yet cracks recurred. Therefore, it can be concluded that an arid climate is the single factor necessary for the potential occurrence and recurrence of ceiling joint cracks perpendicular to the truss or framing span.

The natural behavior of the occupants helps us to understand and explain the occurrence of ceiling cracks in some units, but not others. In one large residential project, with hundreds of seemingly identical units, some homeowners reported ceiling cracks while the majority of homeowners did not. The different outcomes for seemingly identical units in the same project points directly to the role of the occupant in terms of moisture production and the management of their HVAC system.

Based on residential environmental research by Aoki-Kramer and Karagiozis8, a typical family of four produces between 9 and 31 lbs./day of moisture. To put that data in perspective, consider as one extreme the maximum daily rate 31 lbs./day. In one month, the family would produce 31 lbs./day x 31days, or 961 lbs. of water in the form of moisture vapor. In two months, the production would be 1,922 lbs.–just about a ton. Assuming the AC is not turned on and that windows are not used for ventilation, 1,922 lbs. of water must escape through the doors, walls, and ceiling. Of the vapor that is transmitted through the ceiling, it first encounters the drywall, then the bottom chord, then the insulation above. Because the attic is typically very dry except for isolated times, the vapor pressure (vp) in the house is substantially greater than vp of the air in the attic above the insulation. Other than the higher vp in the drywall, the next highest vp level is at the interface between the top of the drywall and the bottom of the bottom chord.

During the Summer season, the AC would be operating and the consequences of producing 31 lbs./day of moisture would likely be minimal because the AC serves as a dehumidifier. However, at some time in the Fall season, the AC can be turned off for comfort and “quiet” living. It is our understanding that, in some arid climates, neither AC nor heat is used for one or two months. Assuming a high moisture production family, the end result of the AC/Heat OFF scenario would be a substantially hydrated 2x4 chord which could easily occur in a month or two. The hydrated chord will tend to stretch the taped joint and, at some point, it may crack. Even if the taped joints survive the AC OFF period, the next seasonal trauma would be the Heat ON event. Turning the heating system to ON will cause a rapid drop in RH and a corresponding shrinkage of the drywall assembly. Based on anecdotal evidence, turning the heat ON for the first time after construction or the first time in a given heating season can trigger the cracked-joint event.

Considering the other extreme when the family is assumed to produce only 9 lbs./day of moisture instead of 31 lbs./day, one would expect the differences in drywall expansion and bottom chord expansion during the change of seasons to be substantially muted and thereby avoiding the joint cracking event.

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In summary, the two factors that separate homes across the U.S. that do not experience seasonal drywall joint cracks and the ones that do experience joints cracks are climate and occupant issues (moisture production and management). Unfortunately, without research to develop advanced hygrothermal/mechanical simulation models, it is currently impossible to predict which homes and occupants in an arid climate will likely experience cracks and which homes and occupants will likely remain crack free.

Conclusions Unpredictable Nature of Ceiling Drywall Cracks The differential movement between lumber and a drywall ceiling assembly that can produce a drywall joint crack is driven by climate, daily moisture production by the occupants, and occupant management of the HVAC system. Hourly weather data and corresponding moisture production history of the occupants are obviously unpredictable and can’t be controlled by the Homebuilder and Architect. When the inherent variability of the framing lumber and drywall used to construct a specific residence is coupled with the unpredictable nature of weather sequences and daily moisture production by occupants, it is impossible to predict at the design stage whether or not joint cracks will form during the service life of the residence.

Direct Cause of Drywall Ceiling Joint Cracks The direct cause of drywall ceiling joint cracks is most easily understood by posing a hypothetical case in a Southwest arid location where some homes have experienced the joint crack problem. Imagine a single-story 1,600 ft.2 home framed with MPC roof trusses that was purchased and occupied by a specific retired couple.

In addition, assume that the homeowners experienced ceiling cracks in the living/dining area within the first year and the cracks recurred after being repaired. Based on our understanding of the mechanism and factors that produce drywall ceiling cracks, we can conclude: if the identical 1,600 ft2 home design were constructed in Florida (or in any non-arid location) by the same subcontractors and purchased by the same couple, the ceiling cracks would not have occurred. This conclusion is based on the fact that cracks at drywall ceiling joints (perpendicular to wood framing) have never been reported in any non-arid location in the United States.

It should be noted that the lumber species groups and grades, framing plans, and drywall installation standards and methods used in arid regions of the Southwest are also used in non-arid regions of the US.

Design Considerations for the Homebuilder and Architect While new and related information is being developed for preventing ceiling drywall cracks, Homebuilders and their Architects should explore drywall installation details that may accommodate the differential hygroscopic movement between ceiling drywall and truss bottom chords (or ceiling joists). One possibility is to specify framing directions that minimize the maximum lengths of uninterrupted drywall parallel to the truss spans.

Ceiling drywall finished joints (without control joints) should be inherently more vulnerable to greater differential hygroscopic movement between the lumber and drywall assembly when the drywall is directly attached and the framing span between the walls is greater.

Another option to consider for current construction is the specification of resilient channel (RC). Based on a study conducted in the late 1990s and summarized in Walls & Ceilings9, Campbell states: “However, the most effective way to prevent the seasonal cracking is to use resilient channel to buffer drywall panels from truss movement. Jundt reported that installing resilient channel provided the only effective means of remedying problems in troubled homes, and that—as a preventative measure—it’s a relatively cheap and practical way of keeping problems at bay.”

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Lastly, the potential benefits of following the recommendations in Section 4.7.3 of GA-216-201010 for control joints can’t be overstated. It should be noted that GA-216 has been a “Referenced Standard” in the International Building Code® since 2000.

Notes 1. Visit http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1988/caulf88a.pdf.

2. Visit Chapter 4, http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_ id=100&header_id=p.

3. Visit https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/57b5/7386b0f5029e60812695c70ac34eb624069b.pdf.

4. See https://www.americangypsum.com/sites/default/files/documents/GA-235%20Gypsum%20 Board%20Typical%20Mechanical%20and%20Physical%20Properties.pdf , page 6 of 8, “DIMENSIONAL STABILITY, Hygrometric Coefficient of Expansion.”

5. See ASTM C 473–07 Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products, ASTM (2009), Volume 04.01.

6. See “Exploratory study of bi-directional dimensional stability of gypsum panels” by J. R. Loferski, Wood Science & Forest Products Dept., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg.

7. See “Plasterboard peaking and cracking under timber roof trusses” by H. R. Milner and C. Y. Adam.

1999, Monash Engineering Timber Centre, Monash University, Australia.

8. Aoki-Kramer, M. and A. Karagiozis. 2004. New Look at Residential Interior Environmental Loads.

ASHRAE, Buildings IX. 10p.

9. Campell, Greg. 2001. Drywall Cracking on a Global Scale. Walls & Ceiling, March 9th.

10. Visit https://gypsum.org/2019/04/ga-216-2018-application-and-finishing-of-gypsum-panel-products/.

About the Authors

Frank E. Woeste, P. E., Ph. D., is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, having conducted wood engineering research and teaching wood design courses throughout his 26-year tenure. Frank frequently consults with the public, design professionals, contractors, and building code officials on various aspects of engineered wood construction and residential construction, including decks and balconies. Along with his colleagues, he continues to offer continuing education programs at Virginia Tech annually.

Joe Loferski, Ph. D., is Professor of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech. Joe has experience in diagnosing problems with wood building components including flooring, siding, and problems stemming from insects, moisture, and improper flashing details. In addition to research, he has taught courses on the performance of wood in buildings for more than 30 years.

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$9,250.00

Skate Rollers * * * *

15’ Standard Length Adjustable Height Sturdy Stands Custom Lengths Available

$1,850.00

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2015/2016 Freightliner M2-106 Cummings 330 HP Engine. Allison Automatic Transmission. 12000# Front Axle, 40,000# Rear Axle. Air Ride. Exhaust Brake. 24' Flatbed with Princeton Kit. Many Available - 100,000 to 200,000 Miles.

Starting at $65,900.

Add 2014 Princeton PB50 Truck Mounted Forklift for $________ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Hyster 90 Fortis Forklift 2007 Hyster 90 Fortis forklift with 8091 hours. 9000 lb capacity @ 24" load center with 173" lift height. Forks are 48" long.

LP gas powered engine with Powershift transmission with monotrol control.

Features side shift, hydraulic steering, full suspension, vinyl operator seat, work lights, single solid pneumatic drive tires, and heavy duty air pre-cleaner. Includes 12' fork extensions. $20,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2016 Stoll 24' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer Truss-Tran Model 24DR (24' Bed Length).

20,000 GVWR (7,150 Lb Trailer Weight).

10,000 Lb Tandem Dexter Axles with Dual Wheels. Electric over Hydraulic Brakes.

Brakes 80% / Tires 50%. Hydraulic Lift.

Locking Rollers. 2 Rollers on Gooseneck.

Metal Diamond Floor Plate. 4 Sliding Winches/Straps. 5th Wheel Hitch. $16,750 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 A-Nu-Prospect 48 Foot Rolloff Trailer (46) 2004 A-Nu-Prospect rolloff trailer, 48 foot long, 81,400 GVWR, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, good tread depth, brakes and lights. DOT inspection current in July of 2018. $9,890 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Hino 238 Truck with 24' Dump Bed • 230 HP, 7.6 Liter Diesel Engine • Automatic Transmission • 298,000 Miles • GVWR: 23,000 Lbs • Tires & Brakes in Good Condition (Front Tires Recently Replaced) • Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, AM/ FM/CD, Power Windows • Fitting on Transmission Cooler Line has a leak • Available in December 2019 $18,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, 2018 Freightliner 114SD • 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

• Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • 46,452 miles and 3,097 hours as of 08/2019

Call Dan at 800-824-6704 www.runnionequipment.com

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Consulting Services

Mark Manis - Owner/GM Home Team Builder Services, LLC Rome, GA

"Before we engaged Todd a couple of years ago, we thought we ran a pretty good truss plant. After all, we had been doing it since 1999, and we were well satisfied with our overall profitability. But after spending a week with him, the scales fell from our eyes! We realized we were, in fact, doing a very mediocre job indeed. The good news was that there was a lot of room for improvement. …. There is no way, without his insights and suggestions, that we could have attained the sales volume and profitability we enjoy today. And there's still room for improvement!

1996 ASI 30 Ft Gooseneck Rolloff Trailer 1996 ASI gooseneck rolloff trailer, 30 foot long bed, fixed tandem axle, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, 16,000 GVWR. Brakes and lights are fair, 70% tire tread remaining. Needs DOT inspection. $8,879 FOB KY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

His fee was the best money we've spent in a long, long time!"

Full Testimonial: https://todddrummond.com/testimonials/ Cost Savings and Net Profit Gains that Usually take Months or Years, Can be Accomplished in Weeks or Months with TDC

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BUILDING YOUR TRUST BY DELIVERING YEARS OF VALUE

Precision Equipment Mfg delivers premier truss trailers specifically designed to accommodate the challenging demands of the building industry. We offer multiple trailer sizes in goose-necks, standard and extendables that incorporate industry-leading manufacturing components and features to ensure an excellent return on your investment.

◊ Custom paint colors ◊ Wireless remote ◊ Super single option

◊ Custom design ◊ Powder coated ◊ 48’ Wedge design (no hydraulics)

Terry Metzger 218-851-3766 or 888-324-7565 terry.metzger@precisionequipmfg.com

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◊ Split roller option ◊ Exclusive patented features ◊ In-stock inventory

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NEW! 2012 Moffett M55 Truck/Trailer Mounted Forklift • Kubota 50 HP Diesel Engine • 5,500 Lb Capacity • 10' Lift Height • 45" Pallet Forks • Many Available - 700 to 1,500 Hours • $29,000 - "As Is" Orange • $31,900 - Reconditioned Red $29,000 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of subcomponent: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavyduty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid.

Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required.

Plug-and-play installation. $29,970.00 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Sub-Component Nailer • • • • • • • •

Assembles Trimmers, Jacks, L’s, Channels & Headers 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping Staggered or Straight Line Nail Pattern Squaring Stop Foot Pedal Control Reserve Air Tank 5’ Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor

$19,900 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS NEW 2019 PRINCETON PB55’s & PB55 CLASS M2 106 L9, 350 HP, Auto, Air 4-WAYS IN STOCK Ride, Alum/Steel Wheels, 280” WB, We 56 hp, 5500, 3WD, Brand new Princeton are a Freightliner bodybuilder offer- PB55 truck mounted forklift offered by ing this truck with a 24’ 6” Flatbed & D.W. Lift Sales forklift mount kit . . . . . . . . . .$109,500 az95vr

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2012 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 Cummins 350hp, Allison 6 Spd, Air Ride, Alum/Steel Wheels, 277”WB, 14,600lb FA, 40,000lb RA, 216,792 mi, 24’ 6” Flatbed with Princeton Mount Kit, Stk#TBJ5944 ae39tg

MANY AVAILABLE! 2012 GREAT DANE: 36’ 6” x 102”.

Air Ride. 48” Headboard. Apitong Floor. Moffett/Princeton Forklift Kit. Many Available. Stk# TL715684

PHONE: 800-289-5627

2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 112 Detroit DD13 450 hp.

8LL. Air Ride Susp. 262” WB, 20,000lb #FA, 40,000lb #RA, 53,750 mi, 24’ Flatbed with Roofing Conveyor and Telemount Kit, Stk# TBD1040

2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 Cummins ISC, 330 HP, 10 Spd, Spring Susp, 260” WB, 14,600 lb # FA, 40,000 lb # RA, 171,055 mi, 22’ 6” Flatbed with Moffett Forklift Mount Kit, Stk# TBN9368

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2020 DORSEY Flatbed 45’, 102”, Air Ride Susp., Steel Composition, Headboard. Air Ride.

12 Winches and Straps. LED Lights.

Princeton/Moffett Combo Forklift Mount Kit., $33,744

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HITACHI POWER TOOLS

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1999 Ingersoll-Rand 50 HP Rotary Screw Compressor Ingersoll-Rand model SSR-EP50SE, rotary screw compressor, 215 CFM capacity at 125 PSIG. 50 HP drive motor, 3 HP fan motor, 32,000 hours. 240/480 volt, 3 phase compressor electrical. Control panel voltage 120 volt. $8,980 FOB TN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Series "B" AMI Industrial Floor Truck Our swivel casters are precision built with perfectly aligned raceways. All cold-form parts are made to exacting tolerances from heavy-gauge steel, and are hardened for severe service and long wear. Series B-4 carts include four casters, one at each corner, to prevent "tri-cycling" of long lumber loads.

2748 27" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3248 32" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3260 32" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3660 36" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3672 36" x 72" Series "B" 4000 4072 40" x 72" Series "B" 4000 3696 36" x 96" Series "B" 4000 4896 48" x 96" Series "B" 4000 *Other models and sizes are available on request. FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW! Miscellaneous Used IBS Equipment •IBS Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (excludes Squaring Table) •2 Sets of IBS Light Bars •IBS Auto Stops FOB OR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Spida Simple Stop 20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top. Available in Lengths up to 60’. 7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges.

10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Terminailer Price: $179,990 Base price FOB: MN

Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly.

Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training.

The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it's location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

NEW!

AMI Industrial Floor Carts AMI's industrial floor trucks (material carts) are designed of hardwood construction, fitted with space-age phenolic, roller-bearing wheels, and ball bearing swivel casters for strength and durability. AMI's phenolic wheels resist shock without chipping. They are non-sparking, non-marking, and can be operated continuously between -50℉ and 260℉. They are unaffected by grease, oil or debris on your shop floor.

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SSC 25 HP Rotary Screw Compressor w/ Dryer & Tank SSC brand compressor, model MAM-200, 25 HP rotary screw type, 103 CFM at 125 PSI, with Deltech refrigerated dryer, capacity 125 PSI and 200 gallon storage tank. $16,980 NOW $13,890 FOB WA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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ACER INC Get the most from your linear saw— with a Ranger Retrieval System

Find out what real productivity is… let a Ranger do the feeding.

RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,600 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPPING 1 1/4" wide x .035 thick. $69 per coil. $1,449 per skid (21 coils). FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 Atlas Copco Rotary Screw Air Compressor Model GX11FF 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) 13,443 Hours 51.7 CFM at 128 PSI 80 Gallon Tank Built-in Air Dryer does not work Inlcudes separate 2012 Pneumatech AD-50 Air Dryer (1 Phase) $4,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2014 Kaeser 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model Aircenter SK 15 • 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (208/230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) • Under 5,000 Hours (Serviced at 3,200 Hours) • 71 CFM at 125 PSI • C o m p l e t e l y A s s e m b l e d w i t h Refrigerated Dryer & Receiver Tank $7,000 NOW $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Solid Steel Construction Reduce handling fatigue Easily move nested carts as one Heavy duty swivel casters, 2500# Capacity Improve floor workflow Two sizes for convenience Nest multiple carts for space efficiency Vertical bars for load stability For More Info Call (513) 808-8563

Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

•Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Sweed Scrap (Band) Chopper with Stand 1/2 HP Motor (115/208-230 Volt) $1,900 NOW $1,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Sub-component assembler builds corners, trimmers, leads, jack-studs. L’s, channels, headers, ladders, etc. Maximum clamp opening 17” x 17.5”, clamping positions: 14 horizontal and 17 vertical. Utilizes four easily adjusted tools with independent on/ off, air-regulators, TAC switches to detect lumber. (tools not included). Easily to use squaring stop, and foot pedal activation for part assembly. Rugged construction, builtin air reserve, includes in/out conveyor.

Recently replaced slide-bearings and air-regulator. 120 vac, 90 PSI at 20 CFM (dependent on tool selection). $9,200 FOB IA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates.

Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates.

12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light.

Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 Kaeser 60 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model CS76 • 270 CFM at 125 PSIG • 30,383 Hours / 30,121 Load Time • 60 HP / 460 Volt / 3 Phase • The seals have been replaced • Has small oil leak • No air dryer $7,900 NOW $4,999FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank & Dryer 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer.

Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial blackpipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Service you can count on!

New/Used 2017 EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses.

Featuring a tire/caster combination for greater control, maneuverability in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas.

Provides maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards. Dimensions: platform 50” x 72”; tire width 68”.

Available immediately: (14) Standard Capacity – 2850 lbs and (8) Heavy-Duty Capacity – 5500 lbs.

Priced at $950 – $1300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

2013 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $37,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine Lumber Carousel Alpine model 407A, lumber carousel features (7) lumber bays each with 14 ft. max lumber lumber length (without overhanging the bay). Hydraulic drive with reservoir, 40' working diameter. 480v, 3 phase, 30A electrical. See video link and PDF shown with this listing. $9,690 FOB CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank and Dryer 2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor includes 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer. Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial black-pipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

SL Laser Overhead Projectors – 2003/2004 (7) SL Laser overhead projectors – WITH GREEN LASER LIGHT. 2003 & 2004 models. Comes with some cabling. No computer, monitor or stand. $8500 – FOB Minneapolis MN Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.

Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Hiring Zone

Not another recession!

Thomas McAnally Publisher

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am not talking about stocks, bonds, markets, or even finance. Speaking from experience as a recruiter for over 27 years, I see signs that 2020 is probably going to be OK as far as the building components manufacturing job market goes. My employers are saying they don’t see growth like in the past few years but see things as flat and holding steady at 2019 numbers. Still, employers (even new employers) are already placing job orders and adding management positions that indicate expansion or upgraded capacity at existing facilities. We usually won’t see this level of activity until mid-April when the flood gates open and everyone needs people. Over the past few years that activity is coming earlier and earlier, now starting in late December. As far as my enthusiasm for the component manufacturing industry job market holding steady, I am cautiously optimistic, at least for another year.

I can’t tell you when the next recession or economic correction is going to happen, but looking back to 2007 I now see things that should have been red flags. The markets back then were full steam ahead. Home building was still the juggernaut driving the economy and component manufacturing.

New plants, new machinery, multiple shifts, and expansion were the norm. The sky was the limit all courtesy of easy money from exuberant lenders and machinery suppliers. Designer compensation went through the roof. Above average designers could change jobs and make $10,000 more per year.

Any designer who was competent and willing to relocate got multiple offers. Then the door slammed shut in late 2007.

The economy marched on for another year, but then the housing industry started to falter, it flattened, then crashed. In the component industry, layoffs, pay cuts, plant closures and companies going bankrupt due to heavy debt from expansion and new equipment were common news headlines. As a

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result of plant closures and repossessions, used equipment inventory exploded but didn’t sell like before. I saw that as an opportunity to do something that had been on my mind for a few years and started The Advertiser.

Fast forward to 2020. The Great Recession is behind us or at least we hope it is. Yet, some companies are seeing a flat sales curve and compensation rates have leveled out. Top rates have declined and Truss Designers must have amazing skills to get more than $32 an hour. Last year rates hit $38 and even $40 an hour for the best performers. Still, new activity this early is making me think it could be regional like in the past. Not a sign of national slowing, just markets and regions reacting to demand like before 2007. We can only hope. Still, just as 2007 hiring was the canary in the mine shaft, I will be watching to see if similar signs emerge and will be singing an alarm, like a canary, when they do…

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Hain 10' Measuring System • Refurbished in 2016 • Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12" Centers) • Gang Stop • 1/4 HP Linear Actuator Motor (110 Volt) • 24' Steel Framed Table with Plastic Top • Excludes Saw $3,300 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Doors - Stairs - Beams

Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker $6,500 FOB MB Canada.

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Reconditioned Builders Automation MFSR Template Stair Router To b e R e c o n d i t i o n e d b y B u i l d e r s Automation in Spring 2018. Cut Box and Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per Cycle. 10' Infeed and 10' Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. 120 Volt / 1 Phase. $34,500 NOW $29,900 FOB FL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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TOOL BOX

Cordless Framing Nailers Like No Other

Dotul Door Stop Stitcher Click Here for details $4,900 NOW $4,000 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Metabo’s 18V Brushless cordless framing nailers (models NR1890DR & NR1890DC) utilize a unique Air Spring Drive System that uses sealed compressed air to drive each nail. This results in zero ramp up time, up to 2-3 nails per second in driving speed and recoil that feels like a pneumatic nailer. Best of all, there is no need to refill the tank. Get more done with less, and experience total fastening freedom from Metabo by losing the dirty hose, the noisy compressor and expensive gas cartridges.

NEW!

Hitachi Power Tools has changed their name to Metabo HPT - same products, new name.

All warranties will be serviced and honored on Hitachi and Metabo HPT products - they are one in the same. The transition will start from October 2018 with the launch of MultiVolt, while most products will changeover after December 2018.

Ask your power tool distributor about Hitachi Power Tools Link: http://www.hitachipowertools. com/us/main-navigation/ tools?category=/tools/technology/dcbrushless&title=NR1890DC+3-1%2f2% 22+18V+Cordless+Paper+Strip+Framin g+Nailer

Builders Automation Stair Stringer Router

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Traditional new home site builders are facing labor shortages in not only skilled trades but also in basic framing. This shortage is having a ripple effect on the cost of hiring people from a shrinking pool of skilled labor creating rising costs and longer build times.

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Every type of offsite production factory is either expanding their facilities or building or buying additional factory space to produce more product.

Modular construction on the other hand has always been much slower to ramp up to meet demand for a variety of reasons.

The big reason is the cyclical demand for new homes. 2008 is still a painful memory for the modular housing industry, especially in the East where many factories closed their doors forever due to no homes to build or having filed bankruptcy.

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Another reason many factories are reluctant to ramp up goes back to the beginning of the recovery after the 2008 recession. For East Coast modular factories, Hurricane Sandy destroying homes along the East Coast saved many factories from further losses as production improved dramatically.

At the same time, several modular factories were approached by large hotel chains to build modules for new hotels. Once it became a proven way for building new hotels, the demand increased dramatically. Now those modular factories have ingrained building commercial projects into their standard offerings, which is having the unforeseen effect of not being able to produce single family modular homes for their builders in a timely fashion, because the factories never expanded to meet both the growing commercial and modular home demands we face today.

And finally, the new modular factories being built and ramped up today are not designed to build single family homes. They are building affordable housing projects, commercial projects, homeless projects, and high rise hotels. Investors are only interested in big projects where cookie cutter type modules can be built by the hundreds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the West, from Colorado to California.

This is also a breeding ground for all that West Coast investment money that realizes modular is becoming a major player in offsite construction. What those investors haven’t learned are the fundamentals of modular construction. They are simply going from 1st gear to 4th without realizing there are two gears in between.

Those two gears can take years to master but are being purposely overlooked because the need for affordable housing is so strong in the West.

When housing slows down, and it always does, that’s why it’s called cyclical, overlooking 2nd and 3rd gear could prove to be disastrous for many of those new investors who were simply looking to build the latest and greatest automated modular factory and investing tens of millions to get it.

But there is a more sensible way to expand. Today there are modular home factories for sale, especially on the East Coast, that are being passed up simply because investors are really not interested in anything but 1st and 4th gear. These factories and the people who manage them appear too “old school” has-beens to the new breed of Millennial investor.

However, when that downturn happens, those old school people, who survived the 2008 housing crash and know what 2nd and 3rd gear are used for, will become some of the most valuable assets in modular housing.

The big question is: “How do we expand both the single family modular home market and keep the commercial side strong?”

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you, but it isn’t going to be easy. In fact, it will take a couple of “old school” modular home factories to begin finding ways to expand while keeping their financial exposure to a minimum. That’s just some of the stuff found in knowing how to use 2nd and 3rd gear!

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AWC Successes in Mass Timber, Fire Engagement Mark 2019 Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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Last year was marked by successes in the building codes development process, establishing lines of communications with the fire service industry, educating federal and state legislative bodies about the performance of wood products, and reducing the regulatory burden on industry manufacturing.

Codes and Standards 2019 was the last year of ICC’s triennial code development cycle for the 2021 I-codes. To ensure positive outcomes for wood, AWC reviewed and established positions on over 1300 code change proposals in April for ICC’s Committee hearings and then 350 proposals brought forward to public comment hearings in October. Significant victories included defeating four AWC-opposed proposals submitted by the concrete industry, and nine AWC-opposed proposals submitted by others that sought to limit wood use. While holding off opposition groups, five AWC-proposed changes were approved, several of which will allow, for the first time, use of protected concealed spaces in heavy timber construction.

And to make it easier for designers to specify wood, AWC also conducted a successful fire test to demonstrate for the first time that an exterior wood-frame wall built with 2x6 studs spaced at 24 inches on-center with fiberglass insulation could pass the ASTM E119 1-hour fire endurance test.

Fire Service Engagement In 2019, AWC also established the Fire Service Advisory Council, a distinguished group of fire service experts from all over the United States. The role of this group is to advise AWC on fire safety strategies and tactics regarding wood-frame construction, mass timber, and other wood products and ensure an ongoing dialogue between industry and this critical regulatory segment. The Council held its first in-person meeting in 2019 to discuss priorities.

The WoodAware website was relaunched this year, dedicated to educating the fire service and public on wood-frame construction, mass timber, and other wood products. The website provides an array of sources, including fire safety and testing, examples of wood construction in all types of structures, and anything else one might need to be knowledgeable about wood products for construction. The relaunched website also includes a section completely dedicated to the newly approved 2021 International Building Code tall mass timber code provisions.

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Legislative Activities At the federal level, 2019 was a slow year for legislation across the board, with most big-ticket items being pushed down the road. That said, AWC did make an impact on Capitol Hill, having hosted a widely-attended Capitol Hill briefing to highlight the potential for sustainable mass timber buildings and what that means economically for rural districts. The hearing was attended by over 120 Members of Congress and staff, as well as U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service personnel.

Legislative activity in the states was anything but slow. AWC enjoyed a large number of wins at the state level, thwarting several attempts from opposition groups and competing building materials to discriminate against wood products in states like California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. We also assisted multiple states and cities in their efforts for early adoption of tall mass timber ahead of the 2021 model building code.

Regulatory Engagement AWC continued to be heavily engaged on the regulatory front, successfully reducing some of the regulatory burden on the wood products industry. Notably, AWC filed comments in support of the proposed Project Emissions Accounting rule, one of the industry’s top New Source Review reform recommendations, which will allow emission reductions to offset any emission increases, reducing the number of projects deemed significant. AWC also supported the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) Risk and Technology review, which found that health risks from emissions are acceptable and current controls are sufficient, potentially avoiding millions in additional control costs. AWC also provided EPA with significant information and analyses to support the use of flexible and cost-effective work practices in the upcoming PCWP Maximum Achievable Control Technology for lumber kilns, and successfully advocated for EPA to reverse its “Once In, Always In” policy. And in the states, AWC persuaded the California Office of Health Hazard Assessment to rescind a proposed rule that would have led to costly product labeling in accordance with Prop 65 by making risk calculations stricter.

2020 Outlook Looking ahead to this year, we expect tall mass timber to still be a priority as more states push for early adoption of tall mass timber code provisions, and we plan to continue educating building officials, engineers, and the fire service on coming mass timber code provisions.

At the federal level, the House Select Committee on Climate Change has been hosting hearings to explore options to increase environmental sustainability, with many of these hearings focusing specifically on the built environment. AWC sees several opportunities for wood products to play a significant role in mitigating the effects of construction on the environment.

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Relocation: Arizona Organized manufacturing systems Engineered panel and truss and procedures to control costs design, developed material take and quality, oversaw buying to off for turnkey build up, worked in keep costs at a minimum and coordination with multiple plants inventory lean but available. and design teams, worked closely Developed LEAN procedures that with material suppliers on take minimized labor steps, eliminated duplication between stations, and offs and estimating. made sure that safety procedures I've worked for decades in and reporting requirement were the construction industry. Not maintained. Overall, I had a hands only in new construction, but on role in all areas of the company additions and remodels as well to make sure it operated efficiently using innovative designs for and very profitably. Market added value and to drive down conditions and competition from cost. In addition to experience larger competitors ultimately with MiTek, Wallbuilder and required us to close the company. other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/ math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well ID: C10968 to design from scratch in the field Senior Designer - Truss / Part when needed. I have also written Time tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer's work Relocation: Florida as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love Candidate desires to use his career working in components whether long industry experience to be the designing, cutting, building or best Part Time Remote Designer you have. Prior truss plant owner setting components at the site. for 10 years, strong production and operations management background, and JobLine Senior Designer rating in truss design

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using MiTek software. Also has FASTBeam experience. Products: floor & roof trusses. Markets: Single family custom, multi family, tract and light commercial.

Was successful in creating strong teams in production, design and customer service, but the local economy and overwhelming competition was more than he could overcome from a small plant perspective. Degree: BSEE Compensation: $26hr part time employee or $33 hr 1099

January 2020 #12246 Page #104 Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC As Operations Manager: Responsible for all aspects of a major component manufacturing facility, including: profit/loss accountability, budgeting, inventory control and compliance with company policies in all facets of the facility's operations.

Recorded a 4% profit, based upon sales, within three months of assuming the leadership position. Responsible for a staff in excess of fifty persons including: engineering, sales, office, delivery and production personnel.

Thom's Notes: I have worked with this candidate as an employer for years. Very strong manager with the ability to combine individual strengths into one team effort. Fair, honest, and customer As Design Manager: Directly service oriented. Scored 98 supervised and managed the engineering department staff of eight. Department was responsible ID: C18427 for creating engineering and layout Remote Truss Designer. drawings for all orders. Scheduled and reviewed all work to ensure it Relocation: Pennsylvania was completed within company guidelines. Led the conversion to Candidate has 5 years roof and MiTek 20/20 design software and floor truss design experience MiTek MBA for order entry and but started in the plant. Builder, quoting. Responsible for the setup sawyer, then designer. MiTek and implementation of updated Sapphire experience.

Easily Quality Control program and scored at the Senior Designer established design and training level on the JobLine Truss standards for engineering staff and Design Skills Evaluation. Mid- lead production personnel. Worked size Multifamily, Single Family closely with manufacturing Custom, Production Builder, and to facilitate the assembly and Light Commercial projects. Some erection processes through the mid sized apartments but the layout and design of components. candidate is not claiming to be a Mega-Multifamily Designer. Is willing to learn, just not claiming the skill. Long term at current ID: C18357 employer, looking to work remote, Division/Regional Manager, is family oriented with young kids. Multiplant Operations Manager Dedicate office, has planned his - Components & Lumber to Site remote workplace and structure to | Mega Multifamily. be professional.

Relocation: Florida, Georgia, Compensation $28+- hr. Remote North Carolina, South only Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado ID: C11927 Design/Operations Manager Truss/Panel - Wood/Steel Relocation: Indiana, Kentucky,

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Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferred with organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

condition or changes they might have; this way we will be working on the same page. Also included in my experience is purchasing material, negotiating contracts, setting up deliveries, steel and cmu detailing for steel columns and beams, with almost 25 years of experience in the construction business. MiTek Sapphire.

ID: C10897 Design Manager/Senior Designer/PE/Optimizer - Truss/ Panel/EWP

ID: C10853 Remote Design Manager | Remote Offshore Design Project Relocation: USA - South Manager 30 year industry veteran, started as a Truss Designer, earned his Relocation: Texas way to Design Manager over 20+ Top level Engineering/Design designers. MiTek - Advanced, Management candidate, 14+- AutoCAD proficient. BSCE - PE. years experience Truss, 4+- Panel experience.

Has experience Compensation: Open?? building and integrating offshore design resources with internal Thom's Notes: PE with Mid design departments and training Atlantic seals design managers to better utilize offshore capabilities.

Large volume manufacturer experience.

MiTek Sapphire design/layout ID: C11929 proficient. Too confidential to go Location/General Manager Truss/I-Joist/Beams/EWP into more detail.

Compensation: $120k+

ID: C18430 Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer Relocation: USA - South, USA Southwest, USA - ALL States Extensive experience in truss estimating and design. Proficient in designing roof and floor trusses for a variety of projects including: custom homes, track homes, multi-family, mega-multifamily, and light commercial projects.

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ID: C18420 Senior CFS Truss Designer/Detailer | Wood Senior Mega-Multifamily Truss Designer | Design Manager | Checker | Remote or In Office Relocation: Florida Currently CFS truss design, but has wood experience. Scored Senior Designer in the JobLine Truss Design Skills Evaluation, that is primarily wood truss focused. Currently an advanced Alpine TrussSteel user, but has used MiTek in the past. Also has AutoCAD, Keymark experience.

Projects include $700k MegaMultifamily apartments. Designs/ Layout using Alpine, CAD shop drawings, designs connections and hardware, creates department procedural and standards program, trains new designers.

ID: C17213 Remote Truss Designer

Relocation: Arkansas, Canada - Western/Central, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Relocation: USA - ALL States Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Kentucky, Schedule all production. Schedule all deliveries. Purchasing. Set Utah, Wyoming company pricing. Invoicing.

My professional objective is to Receiving. Developed a system obtain a position with a Building for outside sales staff to turn in Components Manufacturer that truss orders. Designer. Primary will allow me to work forty-plus duties: design, layout, and hours per week. I am a production cutting/production documents. specialist and work best given Secondary duties: checking others the freedom to work on my own work, scheduling, customer with multiple projects setting service, inside sales, and training. in my queue. With me, pressure Software used: Non-MiTek, produces results.

AutoCAD, and CAD - Other.

Component experience includes I enjoy working on Custom, highfloor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, end residential projects where the EWP, and hardware. Market design is challenging. I also enjoy experience includes tract, single working on tract developments family, single family custom, and multi-family projects but multi-family, light commercial, bigger, more complex projects are and agriculture. My volume is more rewarding and offer a since $150k+- a month. Designed 1.25 of accomplishment. million in 2012 for production.

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success is my ability to visualize structure. I know how to put buildings together in the most practical and efficient way.

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ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Florida General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA markets. Turned around volume, safety, and profitability of a failing plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ID: C11667 General Manager - Truss/Panel

ID: C12195 Remote Truss Designer

Relocation: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, USA - South, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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I have worked in the residential and multi-family construction industry for 25 yrs. I started as a framer and have held numerous positions throughout my career. I have held a position as a Division Manager for a Wall Panel Facility that was part of a Building Material Supply Company. In this position, I was responsible for total operation of the division including P&L responsibility. I have also been a Department Manager of a Wall Panel Facility at a second Building Material Supply Company. During my career, I have held positions as a Director of Purchasing and a Purchasing Manager for Home Building companies, as well as an Operations Manager at a Soffit & Siding installation company. In this position, I was responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

ID: C18408 Plant or Production Manager Truss

Relocation: Ontario Design trusses and layouts for commercial work using Alpine Remote Truss Designer available..

Currently provides technical software. support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems In 2018: for residential and commercial Accomplished $8 million in applications. Provides technical assistance and support to the quotes. distribution staff to meet client Accomplished $2.4 million in demands for engineered wood structural applications. Ensures designs for jobs. that wood truss fabricators, lumber distributors and specifiers have adhered to established building standards, codes and practices.

ID: C18367 Maintains extensive knowledge of Wall Panel Designer | Remote structural analysis programs such Wall Panel Designer | Megaas MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure Multifamily design software. Analyze/prepare engineered wood designs and Relocation: Utah details for Design Engineer Remote wall panel design for review and approval. Generate medium to large scale MF. Remote manufacturing information and estimating using MiTek Sapphire quotations for sales team and to get a more accurate material management. Prepares the job for count. 100,000 - 500,000 sq ft production. Canadian codes and MF projects primarily in the New standards experienced.

England Market with the panel plant being in New Brunswick.

Also worked on projects in the ID: C18399 Arizona, Texas, and California Full or Part Time Lumber markets.

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Relocation: USA - South Production Manager with strong emphasis on safety programs, documentation, TPI inspections, equipment upkeep, and programs to monitor maintenance and daily start up/shut down procedures.

Managed production metrics and recorded daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as well as set up inventory management using QuickBooks, excel and cycle counts. Worked with sales, helped customers with scheduling and issues. Designed trusses, batch cutting using MiTek Sapphire for single family, local production builders, multifamily, and ag projects. Hired, trained, motivated, and terminated as needed following company HR policies.

ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire

ID: C18402 Plant/Location/General Manager Relocation: Virginia In addition to 9 years as General Manager at a $10M roof and floor truss facility, was Inside sales of custom home packages including floor, wall panels, roof truss, and all framing materials. Sales and design for Custom building components in the Virginia Maryland, and DC markets for single family and multi-family construction.

Managed large Production builder accounts and Complete Framing packages for smaller builders and individuals. Prior framer, framing supervisor.

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Relocation: Colorado Personally managed, purchased all lumber products and manage a $100 million spend for this industry leading 6 plant location manufacturer, VMI, contract developer and manager.

Responsible for supply, programs, demand cycles, strategic planning, and purchasing excellence.

Purchased MRO, machines, trucks, assembly lines, buildings and ongoing CAPEX projects. Team member for new construction projects for plants, 3rd party labor.

Products used for construction in North America focused on multifamily engineering products.

Direct mill purchasing from major US/Cano vendors.

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Executive level manager, VP, President with $1+B P&L responsibility. Lumber, building materials, trusses, wall panels, and CFS background. Inquire to discuss this candidate.

Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, ID: C11638 General Manager/Division Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming Manager - Truss/Panel/EWP/ 30 years' experience starting in Lumber production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Relocation: Colorado, Door experience includes Conneticut, Delaware, Illinois, managing three Production Maryland, Massachusetts, Managers and five Production Minnesota, New Jersey, New Supervisors, consisting of 300 York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, hourly employees producing North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, 11,000 doors and 10,000 face Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, frames per day. Responsible for Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, the manufacturing functions of South Carolina, Virginia, all mill operations, five frame Washington DC, New component machining cells, three Hampshire, Vermont frame assembly operations, four door component machining cells, An energetic, out-of-the-box, three door assembly clamps, three problem-solving, executive with a door profiling lines, two wide science-based holistic approach to belt sanding lines and specialty manufacturing, building products and other business operations; machining and assembly cells.

I am recognized for my vision, Flooring experience: Responsible business acumen, integrity, work for all plant functions including ethic and capability to cultivate budgeting and P&L. Managed durable professional relationships. six Department Managers: two Practitioner of “Lean and JIT” principles, Production Departments, Quality manufacturing setting metrics, improving key Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and performance indicators, reducing expanding production Plant Engineer/Maintenance costs, capacity and sales – all improving Manager including the CI the bottom line.

Skilled in business program. Their staffs consist analysis, strategic planning, market of eleven Supervisors and 330 and sales development; ability to hourly employees. The door drive multi-million dollar growth, plant operation dries lumber, cuts institute “Best Practices” for small dimension stock, assembles and to medium emerging and expanding sands the doors. The panel plant companies, managing budgets to $ produces the veneered flat and 30M with full P&L accountability raised center panels, by cutting and oversight. engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer 20+ Years of truss/panel/EWP to the substrate. Both plants are manufacturing and business equipped with finishing lines. management experience.

In 2006 at the height of residential construction distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Millwork ID: C18387 and Windows and $ 8.5 M in Division Manager, VP manufactured wood components.

Operations, President - Truss | In this position optimized design Panel | Building Materials | Pro and production process, which Dealer increased output and reduced labor Relocation: Florida and material costs. Hired trained and mentored middle management; PHONE: 800-289-5627

negotiated union labor contracts.

Implemented “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; consolidated raw material inventory, implemented batch fabrication process and continuous production flow.

Enhanced scheduling system to accurately track production and achieve ontime delivery, established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHA-approved safety programs.

After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office.

ID: C11465 Sales/Operations/Management Truss/Panel/Building Materials

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and turnkey fields. I have over Relocation: USA - ALL States, 16 years of management and leadership experience, and am USA - South seeking a management position 10 years industry experience. with a progressive company that Successfully managed operations. offers advancement commensurate Plant production, national sales to job performance. team, licensed engineers, project managers, CAD designers, erection/installation division and office staff. Significantly increased ID: C15995 productivity, sales and profit in Truss Designer - MiTek all areas. Previously founded a wholesale building material Relocation: Florida company specifically related to engineered lumber, wood Truss Designer. Primary duties: trusses, structural steel, turnkey design, layout, optimization, and documents. installation and custom Millwork. cutting/production Secondary duties: checking others Sales in excess of $7 million in work.

Software used: MiTek less than five years. Successfully AutoCAD. Component negotiated and executed the sale and experience includes floor of these companies in 2006. trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes single family, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was ID: C11760 varied depending on projects. 2 Management/Operations/Sales years experience, MiTek software.

- Building Components, LBM Manufacturing Relocation: USA - ALL States, I am an Accomplished Manufacturing and Operations Leader with a history of increasing responsibility. My proven experience covers contractor building materials and manufacturing to the construction

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includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Experienced and successful professional engineering manager with over 25 years experience in improving productivity and resolving structural problems for engineered wood product and truss manufacturers and ID: C18310 developing innovative design Truss Designer | Estimator software programs. Also skilled in building outstanding teams Relocation: Virginia and relationships among sales, manufacturing, and engineering Responsible for project stakeholders. Highly educated management/design of commercial with exceptional employment design -build projects up to $5 history & experience. million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/ engineers, develop project ID: C18266 estimates and designs utilizing Senior Sales Management | Revit software. Work closely with General Manager | Regional project superintendents providing Manager technical support while delivering projects within budget and on Relocation: Arizona, California, time. Initiate contact with new Texas, USA - Southwest clients, answer sales calls, and develop project criteria. Prior Proven Engineered Wood Truss Designer a few years back Components industry leader with 20 years of experience. with 2 years MiTek experience.

Expert level knowledge of wood trusses, wall panels, I-joist and related products. Seeking a longID: C10789 term leadership position with a Production Manager/ progressive company. Built and Supervisor - Truss/Panel developed new start up locations from 0 to upwards of 45 million Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, dollars in annual revenue.

North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin

If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle it. I've done layout and profile work in autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a few track builders that had 3 base models and many options to track, some multi-family, and large commercial projects. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and 20 years experience. Responsible others. Quick to pick up new for all aspects of truss and software. panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer.

Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ID: C18277 Professional Engineer | Engineering Manager Engineered Wood Products, Components Structural Hardware | Codes & Compliance Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC

ID: C18250 Remote Senior Light Gage Steel Truss/Panel Designer.

Relocation: Texas Top level Light Gage Steel Senior Remote Designer with Truss and Panel and well as metal frame commercial project experience.

Alpine, Truswal and Keymark experience.

ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland

willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have worked in wall paneling include a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex. In addition to wall panels...I also add in blocking, windows, doors, etc.

I also do bundling and paperwork as well.

ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/ EWP/Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software.

Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design Manager / Sales.

Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients.

Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring.

Produced production drawings and reviewed / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software. Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory.

ID: C17191 Remote Truss Designer/Part Time

Relocation: USA - Northwest My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am My objective is to be a part reliable, show my ability and my

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of a Design Team where I can ID: C11781 contribute to the success of the Truss Design Manager company, and establish a career as a remote truss designer. I love the Relocation: New York challenge of tough projects, and consider it my job to complete my Worked on the most complicated assigned work ahead of time, and custom projects, commercial and apartment to the best of my ability. I won't buildings, complexes.

Quickly became a quit before the job is done fully team leader and was considered and accurately. company wide as an expert in In addition to 4 years experience truss framing and computer with MiTek truss design software, applications. Provided training I have worked in the shop as both for a group of 30 experienced a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I component designers in topics have first hand knowledge of how including load tracking, truss and a truss should be designed to save layout optimization, and hardware Optimization time on the shop end. I also worked specification. in framing and using wall panels. training helped to reduced So I have first hand knowledge of material costs by 5%. Developed procedures to how a house actually goes together departmental in the real world, and how trusses increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. layout on framing.

Reduced errors on repetitive My long term goal is establish projects by 25% by creating the myself as a reliable truss designer, master project file database, which and to that end, grow and advance organized and provided fast and at the same company, based on easy access to project information. proving my ability and reliability. Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects. Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied ID: C13445 results to new estimates. Reduced Truss Designer | Wall Panel estimating time by 75% Managed Designer | Truss Cutting up to 10 designers/sales reps.

Technician Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field.

From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager. I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best. Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

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ID: C15999 Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | EWP | Installed Sales Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia 16 years' experience in outside sales of trusses, wall panels, engineered wood components, stairs and other building materials.

Projects range from tract to high volume multifamily apartments.

Has developed new territory, improved sales in lagging markets, and met or exceeded sales goals in most years. Has turn key installed sales experience, and has limited design skills from the past. Please inquire for additional information.

Easy relocate.

ID: C15857 Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer | Design Manager

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Relocation: California Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements.

Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience We’re here when you need help! includes floor trusses, roof trusses, visit: www.thejobline.com I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. email: mail@thejobline.com Market experience includes or call Thomas McAnally tract, single family, single family for Personalized Service custom, multi-family, and light STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! commercial. My volume was varied depending on projects. Has Available Candidates used MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, truss department and warehouse and Microsoft Office programs. employees. When needed I would The candidate has been out of the get on the production line to help industry, working in parallel jobs, out, give breaks or to just have and wants to return to a design a little fun at doing my old job. position. Scored Senior Designer Between the two departments I using an HP calculator, 8 years was responsible for approximately after his last truss design job. 40 people. Built roof and floor Speed was faster than average too. trusses, loose lumber packages.

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Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia ID: C15796 Production Manager - Truss Relocation: Florida

6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD Other. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses.

Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/drafting

20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss production and also the warehouse. In the Truss department, I made sure the line had what materials they needed to build, usually for the next days orders. I tried to keep them at least one day ahead, unless there were special orders. I made sure production quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for the Truss and warehouse, then maintained that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure workers were pulling the orders correctly then also loading them correctly Compensation: $45k+ on the truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in my employees.

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ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator

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35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to email: mail@thejobline.com Builders and Owner Builders or call Thomas McAnally and service the account through for Personalized Service Design, Pricing, Production, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Delivery, Installation, and problem solving.

Also service Available Candidates National accounts which involves ID: C11348 solving all the in-field problems.

Sales/Management - Truss/ Dealing directly with the project Panel/EWP/Software Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses Relocation: USA - Eastern, don't plane, don't work, design Florida, USA - South errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and I have worked in the wood project engineers. component business since 1980.

Over the years I have worked for Will also consider a remote plate & Software Vendors, Truss estimator position.

Manufacturers, started my own truss business and have run other Compensation: Mid $30's base peoples businesses. I have pretty plus commission. much done every job you can find in a truss plant at least to fill in when needed. My objective is to find a company where I ID: C15679 can use my experience to help LGS Truss & Panel PE promote a profitable and safe work Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA environment.

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ID: C12315 COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/ Panel/EWP/LBM Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Drove growth in Sales that necessitated recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales & Production) to help grow the Company. Grew commercial and multi-family sales with over 100% growth in total revenue.

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As Engineering Manager I was responsible for oversight of all technical and engineering engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout.

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As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nationwide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/IJoist Relocation: North Carolina

January 2020 #12246 Page #110 India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber.

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/ production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

I was responsible for calling on builders and retail lumberyards selling floor and roof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. I would talk to the builder or lumberyard salesperson to see what there exact needs were and would then do a hand takeoff to generate pricing.

I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek Canadian citizen, eligible for along with management software. NAFTA visa. BSCE I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000. I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service.

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Se usan líquidos inflamables en muchos lugares de trabajo. Éstos pueden abarcar desde líquidos para limpieza, pinturas y gasolina, hasta líquidos más volátiles y peligrosos. Si se recuerdan algunas reglas sencillas, de sentido común, al manejar y almacenar líquidos inflamables, se pueden evitar lesiones a su persona y a sus compañeros de trabajo, así Flammable liquids are used in many workplaces. They may range como evitar incendios en el sitio de trabajo. from cleaning fluids, paints, and gasoline to some more volatile and Los líquidos inflamables en sí no arden, pero según se evapora dangerous liquids. If you remember a few simple, common sense rules when handling or storing flammable liquids, you can help prevent injury el líquido, emite vapores que, al mezclarse con el aire, forman gases to yourself and your coworkers or prevent your jobsite from going up peligrosos que pueden incendiarse con sólo una pequeña chispa. La gasolina, por ejemplo, se evapora a temperaturas tan bajas como 45 in flames. grados Fahrenheit bajo cero. Según aumenta la temperatura, la tasa Flammable liquids themselves will not burn, but as the liquid de evaporación aumenta y se emiten más y más vapores. Los vapores evaporates, it gives off vapors that mix with the air to form dangerous generalmente son más pesados que el aire y por lo tanto se acumulan gases that can be set off by a small spark. Gasoline, for example, en las áreas más bajas que puedan alcanzar. Sin una buena ventilación evaporates at temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. para disiparlos, una pequeña chispa puede causar un desastre enorme.

As the temperature rises, the rate of Se debe leer con cuidado las etiquetas que evaporation increases and more and los fabricantes colocan sobre los recipientes que more vapors are given off. Vapors are contienen líquidos inflamables antes de usarlos o usually heavier than air so they collect in almacenarlos.

Se debe tener orden y limpieza en las the lowest areas they can reach. Without áreas de almacenaje de líquidos inflamables. Limpie good ventilation to dissipate them, a inmediatamente cualquier derrame y coloque los small spark can set off a big disaster. paños usados en la limpieza dentro de un recipiente Carefully read the manufacturer’s metálico cerrado con ventilación por abajo. Use sólo label on the container of any flammable recipientes metálicos de seguridad aprobados, o el liquid before storing or using it. Practice recipiente del fabricante original para almacenar good housekeeping in flammable líquidos inflamables. Mantenga los recipientes liquid storage areas. Clean up spills cerrados cuando no estén en uso; almacénelos immediately then place the cleanup alejados de salidas y pasillos. rags in a closed, bottom ventilated, No confíe en su olfato para determinar que un metal container. Only use approved área o recipiente está libre de vapores. No todos los metal safety containers or the original líquidos inflamables emiten gases con olor. Algunos manufacturer’s container to store vapores también son venenosos, además de ser flammable liquids. Keep the containers inflamables. Use líquidos inflamables sólo donde se closed when not in use; stored away cuente con una ventilación adecuada. from exits or passageways.

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Tenga cuidado de no derramarse líquidos inflamables sobre su persona o su ropa. Éstos pueden ocasionar irritación dolorosa de la piel o incendiar la ropa envolviendo a la persona en llamas. Si se derrama un líquido inflamable sobre Be careful not to get a flammable liquid on you or your clothing. It su persona, láveselo de inmediato, o cámbiese de ropa lo más could cause painful skin irritation or ignite your clothing and envelop you in flames. If you get it on you, wash it off or change your clothes rápidamente posible.

Don’t trust your nose to tell you whether an area or container is vapor free. Not all dangerous liquids give off vapors you can smell. Some vapors are poisonous as well as flammable. Use flammable liquids only where there is plenty of ventilation.

as soon as you can.

Keep flammable liquids away from any open flame or spark and never smoke where flammable liquids are present. Treat flammable liquids with respect and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for their use.

Mantenga los líquidos inflamables alejados de llamas y chispas, y nunca fume en áreas donde hay líquidos inflamables presentes. Trate los líquidos inflamables con respeto y observe todas las recomendaciones de los fabricantes en sus usos.

Please be sure to fill out all safety logs, annual reports, and insurance compliance reporting.

If you don’t have a safety training program, now is a great time to start. Check with your insurance and OSHA coordiThe above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided us and relate to those conditions specificallyto discussed.

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JANUARY 2020

January 8 – 23 January 14 – 16 January 21 – 23 January 22 January 22 – 23

University of Minnesota Annual Institute for Building Officials North Dakota Retail Lumbermans Assoc. (NDRLA) Annual Convention National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) SBCA of the Carolinas Chapter Meeting Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo—North

Brooklyn Center, MN Fargo, ND Las Vegas, NV Charlotte, NC St. Cloud, MN

FEBRUARY 2020 February 4 February 5 – 6 February 5 – 7 February 6

Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Leadership Conference Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Learning Exchange & LBM Expo Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Lumber & Building Material (LBM) Expo Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Educational Training

Wisconsin Dells, WI Hickory, NC Boston, MA Austin, TX

February 6 – 7 February 7 – 10 February 17 – 20 February 24 – 26 February 24 – 26 February 26 – 28 February 26 – 28 February 26 – 28 February 27 – 28 February 27 – 28

Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (MLMA) Annual Meeting Do It Best Spring Market University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Houston LBM Advantage Annual Convention Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2020 Conference National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) Frame Building Expo ProSales 100 Conference SBCA Open Quarterly Meeting American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Winter Conference Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo—South

Oxford, MS Indianapolis, IN Houston, TX Kissimmee, FL Scottsdale, AZ Des Moines, IA Arlington, TX Miami, FL Houston, TX Council Bluffs, IA

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28th Annual Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) Housing Conference Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. (LMC) 2020 Annual Meeting North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Leadership Summit & Western Wood Products Assoc. (WWPA) Annual Meeting ICC Educode Independent Dealers Education Association Services (IDEAS) Show Midwest Building Suppliers Assoc. (MBSA) Annual Meeting & Member Summit JLC Live New England National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference International Mass Timber Conference 2020 INTEX Expo International Housing Association (IHA) Annual Meeting Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) & Southern Forest Products Assoc.

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Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) World of Wood Convention Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2020 2020 Lean Summit Lumbermens Assoc. of Texas & Louisiana (LAT) Convention & Buying Show

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Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Florida Building Material Assoc (FBMA) 100th Main Event Convention & Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) D.C. Summit LBM Strategies 2020 Conference

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Trainer to the Pros — How Simpson Strong-Tie Educates the Industry

By Michael Weber

Did you know that Simpson Strong-Tie offers free education and training to the construction industry?

Indeed, we do. For several decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has made a commitment to supporting the development of our industry, and each year we educate tens of thousands of industry pros — engineers, architects, dealers, contractors and building inspectors — about the latest building code updates and best construction practices.

Our regional training centers offer workshops providing solution options to meet current construction industry challenges, with instruction on proper specification, correct installation and the inspection of connectors and structural systems. Many of the courses include opportunities for hands-on installation and testing demonstrations of Simpson Strong-Tie products. Additionally, we offer courses on topics — such as changing construction practices, or building to resist seismic forces or high winds — of particular relevance to specific geographic regions.

This commitment to education sets us apart within the manufacturing industry, and it’s an aspect of our customer service in which we take great pride as a company.

Why does Simpson Strong-Tie offer training to construction industry professionals?

Simpson Strong-Tie has been designing and manufacturing construction solutions for more than sixty years, with the goal of helping people build safer structures. Construction is an industry we’re deeply committed to, and we take our responsibilities as a building manufacturer very seriously. All our training efforts are ultimately focused on improving construction quality and the overall strength and safety of structures.

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More specifically, we want to make sure the right products are specified and that they’re installed correctly, for the safety of the building occupants and the reputation of all our partners — specifiers, contractors and dealers.

Besides all the good business reasons to build lasting relationships with our customers, we have a passion for education and feel an obligation to support the industry and communities that have contributed to our success over the decades.

What topics does Simpson Strong-Tie cover in its training?

We cover a very broad range of topics of use to designers, installers, building officials, and other construction professionals. What follows is a modest sample of current course offerings: Concrete Deterioration Adhesive and Mechanical Anchor Installation Continuous Load Path / Wood Deck Workshop Flood-Resistant Construction — Connections Wall-Bracing Requirements of the IRC Narrow Bracing Solutions and Shearwall Design Soft-Story Retrofit Wind-Resistant Construction — Connections for a Stronger Home Wood-Framed Seismic Design But really there’s no limit to the number. Our topics reflect the feedback of our customers. Where there’s a need, we create a course.

Is it easy for industry professionals to access training from Simpson Strong-Tie? We do everything we can to make training as accessible as possible. We have regional training centers across North America, and we have specialists in every region who are available to visit your company for in-person instruction.

In addition to our live workshops and presentations, we also offer live and recorded webinars and a wide range of online courses that are available for credits.

What does the course participant gain from the training?

First of all, the training gives customers a complimentary and convenient source of practical knowledge about the finer points of their jobs.

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Our courses are facilitated by knowledgeable instructors with a passion for providing substantive education, often in tandem with registered engineers who provide in-depth technical expertise in the subject matter.

“The workshops are very interactive,” explains Charlie Roesset, Director of Training for Simpson StrongTie. “Depending on the course, students may have the opportunity to view product samples or take part in product testing and installations.”

“There’s no other manufacturer who provides such extensive training programs,” according to Roesset.

“Specifiers and building officials have come to rely on these courses to keep abreast of the latest code updates and technical information.”

Furthermore, the courses provide an excellent means for customers to earn professional credits within their field.

Can participants receive PDHs and CEUs for completing courses?

Yes. Training participants receive a certificate of attendance with professional development hours (PDHs) at the end of each workshop, and may earn continuing education units (CEUs) by completing additional requirements, such as a test at the end of the course. All of our on-demand courses offer PDHs, and many offer CEUs, AIA Learning Units (LUs) and ICC CEUs. Simpson Strong-Tie is a registered education provider with a number of industry organizations and associations including the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Our courses are also accredited by a number of state or regional licensing organizations.

What is the cost of the courses?

Nothing! All our workshops, webinars and online courses are completely free of charge.

Why does Simpson Strong-Tie offer its training free of charge?

We believe it’s important that construction professionals understand our product solutions, their proper specification and installation, and their larger role in building strong, safe structures. We take pride in providing users not just with products, but with complete design and building solutions that include training and engineering support.

It’s one of the ways we try to give back to our customers, industry and communities.

What have participants had to say about the training we provide?

Response from participants in our courses has been very enthusiastic. Here’s a representative selection of their feedback: “Todd was very thorough and knowledgeable. He understood our needs and interests and addressed those directly, without misusing our limited time.” – Gray H., structural engineer, Evansville, IN (Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Designer Software — box-lunch product knowledge presentation) “Absolutely impressed with the content, graphics, learning pace, and style. I love how individual issues are represented: with a graphic, photos, code references, and failure examples — all together. Wish all CE courses were like this!” – Daniel K., inspector, Zionsville, IN (Deck Inspection for New and Existing Continued next page

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Construction — online) “Simpson webinars have been very informative and are a valuable training tool for young engineers . . . please keep up the great work.” – Donald O., engineer, San Diego, CA (Upgrade Your Coiled Strap — webinar)

Where can I learn more about your training offerings?

To explore the range of our current offerings and register for a workshop or online course, visit training. strongtie.com/learn or contact your local Simpson Strong-Tie representative at (800) 999-5099 to schedule a box-lunch presentation at your business. Have questions, or suggestions for new courses? Please email us at training@strongtie.com.

Thank you, and keep on learning!

The article, Trainer to the Pros — How Simpson Strong-Tie Educates the Industry, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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MIT Report Spotlights Need to Reform Policies on Factory-Built Housing Posted December 5, 2019 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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According to a new study from the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab, factorybuilt houses — i.e., modular, panelized or pre-assembled homes — could help increase affordable housing stock and significantly aid in disaster response and recovery. However, factory-built homes comprise only 3% of single-family homes in the United States. What can be done to better utilize these types of homes?

The report, “Disaster Housing Construction Challenges in America,” explores recommendations for emergency managers, state housing agencies, policymakers, community leaders, home builders and manufacturers of factory-built houses and components on process improvement, decision support and direction setting to help address housing affordability and postdisaster response. These recommendations are intended to better address the challenges faced by disaster housing, leverage the potential of factory-built housing at scale, approach the nation’s affordable housing challenges from a new direction, and produce better disaster recovery outcomes for all Americans.

“Despite the problems America faces with affordable housing and disaster housing, we lack a strategy that brings temporary-topermanent housing into our collective toolkit,” Michael Windle, researcher at the Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab and author of the report, stated in a press release. “Improved construction technology alone cannot solve these issues, but factory-built housing should be part of the solution.”

Points of note from the report and its recommendations include: •

Developing more uniform code adoption across states and communities could help speed recovery.

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Acknowledgement that zoning ordinances, architectural ordinances and permitting requirements create challenges to housing recovery after disasters.

The report recommends FEMA and states track the impact of such ordinances and requirements and use that information to drive long-term improvements.

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Recognition that FEMA’s temporary housing assistance only lasts 18 months, whereas funding for restoring permanent housing can take several years.

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Description of “Building Back Better” as bringing existing buildings up to, but not exceeding, modern construction standards and codes.

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Acknowledgement of workforce challenges and the smaller market share for factory-built housing, with recommendation for further study and development of strategies to address both.

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As part of its research process, the MIT project team hosted a roundtable in Washington, D.C., in June 2018 with representatives of federal and state agencies and participants from the private sector including NAHB staff and members of the Builder Systems Councils’ (BSC) modular and panelized subcouncils to discuss topics related to factory-built construction, including codes, capacity of the industry to ramp up supply post disaster, and what the land development process entails. MIT solicited additional information at the 2018 NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit through a presentation and Q&A session with attendees.

“Being approached by a prestigious university like MIT goes to show that NAHB and the Building Systems Councils are considered thought leaders in the offsite construction industry,” stated Ken Semler, 2019 BSC chair. “Also, the study further showcases systems-built homes as a solution for a wide variety issues facing the housing industry, including speed of construction in post-disaster areas.”

A recent Forbes article highlighted the report as well, along with information presented at the 2019 Building Systems Housing Summit by Ed Hudson of Home Innovation Research Labs, in correlation with the increased frequency of natural disasters in California. The author of the article, John McManus of Hanley Wood, will be speaking in the Building Systems Councils Lounge at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with representatives from Woodside Homes and Sekisui House.

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Builder Confidence Climbs to a 20-Year High Posted December 16, 2019 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the highest reading since June 1999.

“Builders are continuing to see the housing rebound that began in the spring, supported by a low supply of existing homes, low mortgage rates and a strong labor market,” said NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde, a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn.

“While we are seeing near-term positive market conditions with a 50-year low for the unemployment rate and increased wage growth, we are still underbuilding due to supply-side constraints like labor and land availability,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Higher development costs are hurting affordability and dampening more robust construction growth.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/ Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

All three HMI components registered gains in December. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions rose seven points to 84, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months edged up one point to 79 and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers increased four points to 58.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast fell two points to 61, the Midwest increased five points to 63, the South moved one point higher to 76 and the West rose three points to 84.

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News & Announcements 200,000 NGBS-Certified Homes: The Value of Green Certification

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Posted December 16, 2019 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Certification Program hit a major milestone last week in certifying its 200,000th home. The program, which had more certifications in 2018 than any previous year, has continued to experience increased interest in certification, fueled in part by growing consumer interest as well as the incentives provided to both consumers and developers for receiving third-party certification.

Builder John Barrows, founder of P3 Builder Group in Bridgehampton, N.Y., noted that consumers in Southampton — one of his primary markets — receive property tax incentives for green-certified properties.

Financiers are also requiring or requesting green certification for multifamily developments, observed Karla Butterfield, sustainability director at Steven Winter Associates in Branford, Conn., and an NGBS Master Verifier.

Consumers are seeing the monetary value of green certification as well — not only through incentives, but the rising value of green-certified homes and reduced utility bills, thanks to energy-conserving features and high-performance designs. Builders continue to build consumer awareness around the wellness benefits of sustainable homes as well.

“I have clients whose desires range from carbon footprint reduction to being free from the grid or energy independence,” Barrows stated.

“The common denominator with all is a healthy home that is energy efficient, more durable and long lasting. When we show them how this can be done at no cost increase, or in some instances less cost for the same performing home, it becomes a ‘no-brainer.’”

For builders looking to enhance their projects, getting a verifier involved early on can help streamline the process and ensure optimal performance of the home.

“Third-party oversight during design and construction is extremely beneficial,” Butterfield said. “Small things caught early on can have a big impact on the performance of the building and the health of the occupants.”

Barrows and Butterfield will share more on the importance of the builder/verifier relationship and how it can help optimize home performance at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Visit the High Performance Building Zone on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 3:30 p.m. for the Green Beer and Banter session, “Are You Making the Most of Your Relationship $tatus?!”

For more details about NAHB’s sustainable and green building initiatives, contact Sustainability and Green Building Program Manager Michelle Diller. To stay current on high-performance residential building, follow NAHB’s Sustainability and Green Building team on Twitter.

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News & Announcements Modern Home Office Building Materials to Reflect the Natural Beauty of Arkansas

Dec. 9, 2019

By Dan Bartlett, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Walmart Inc. The New Home Office will be built with a thoroughly modern and innovative material… wood.

When thinking of modern construction materials, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But mass timber is different.

Designed with precision specifications and engineered to strict performance standards, mass timber products provide a modern approach to traditional designs.

As I’ve mentioned previously, we want our new campus to be modern and sustainable while embracing the natural beauty of our home state. These priorities have a lot to do with our choice to use mass timber, and specifically Structurlam, a leading North American mass timber manufacturer, for this project: Efficiency – Structurlam has the ability to prefabricate the complete structural building system – meaning the materials aren’t measured or cut on-site. Precision design, coordination, planning and delivery schedules enable the onsite team to save both time and money.

Sustainability – According to Structurlam, its mass timber products are environmentally-friendly. Structurlam sources all of its softwood lumber from sawmills that buy sawlogs from sustainably managed forests, and this practice will continue for its new Arkansas facility. By mimicking natural patterns of disturbance and regeneration, sustainable forestry strikes a balance between a demand for the forest’s natural resources and the preservation of the forest’s natural assets for future generations.

Investment in Arkansas – Structurlam will expand its operations into Arkansas, with a plant in Conway that will create over 100 new jobs. Structurlam’s Conway facility will source wood exclusively from the sustainably managed forests in the Natural State for the new Home Office. This also reduces the transportation required to move the raw materials from the forest, to the plant and on to the construction site.

The use of regionally-sourced mass timber reflects one of the design goals of our new Home Office, which is to connect associates with nature and the beauty of Arkansas. With 1.1 million cubic feet of mass timber material incorporated into the new Walmart Home Office campus, it will be the largest mass timber campus project in the U.S. To get a sense of some of Structurlam’s previous work, please explore @Structurlam on Instagram.

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News & Announcements 84 Lumber Announces $100,000 Matching Donation to Fisher House for #GivingTuesday Company President Makes Additional $25,000 Donation, While Vendor Partners Contribute $50,000; Company Continues Support of Foundation that Provides for Military Families EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Dec. 2, 2019) – 84 Lumber announced today a holiday housewarming gift to the Fisher House Foundation in the form of a $100,000 matching donation for GivingTuesday, the global day of generosity that takes place tomorrow.

Throughout Dec. 3, 84 Lumber will be matching Fisher House GivingTuesday donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $100,000. Last year, the Fisher House Foundation garnered more than $500,000 in total GivingTuesday donations.

In addition to the $100,000 matching grant, the building supply company’s president, Maggie Hardy Knox, will be making a personal donation of $25,000 to the Foundation, and another $50,000 will be donated by the vendor partners of 84 Lumber.

The contributions will help spur further construction of houses across the country that provide no-cost temporary accommodations for military families visiting a loved one being treated at a nearby VA hospital or medical center.

“84 will always be a military-friendly company, whether it’s hiring veterans or supporting veteran causes,” said Maggie Hardy Knox, president of 84 Lumber. “The mission of the Fisher House Foundation aligns perfectly with our commitment to give back to our service members. This partnership will help extend the foundation’s goodwill to countless more veterans and their families.”

84 Lumber has embraced the spirit of GivingTuesday year-round, as volunteers from the company make dinners for Fisher House guests and decorate houses throughout the year. Over the past month, the two organizations broke ground on construction of Fisher Houses in West Virginia and Louisiana.

“Fisher House Foundation is grateful for 84 Lumber’s matching campaign this Giving Tuesday,” said Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher. “The men and women of 84 Lumber are true partners in helping military, veterans, and their families stay together during medical treatment. Matching on GivingTuesday is just one of the many ways they show their thanks to our nation’s heroes.”

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Comprehensive Line of Crack Injection Epoxies for Concrete Repair Projects Pleasanton, Calif.—December 19, 2019—Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched a complete line of structural epoxy products designed for a variety of concrete crack repair jobs.

Tested to the latest ASTM standards, the new CI family of crack injection epoxies have an improved viscosity range, with accelerated cure times, and can be installed at temperatures between 40°F and 110°F, to meet the demands of real-world concrete repair applications.

Simpson Strong-Tie has also upgraded its entire suite of dispensing tools and injection systems to help make applications fast, easy, and clean for contractors on the move. From hairline cracks to wider concrete fractures, crack injection repair products are designed for both cartridge and pump applications to suit a variety of jobs of all sizes from the smallest to the largest, and everything in between. Products included in the collection have been formulated for retrofit and repair work in light-frame, tilt-wall, water treatment, bridge and marine, and commercial construction and restoration.

“Although predominantly used for retrofit and repair work, this upgraded collection of concrete injection epoxy products and accessories can be used in new construction as well,” says Simpson Strong-Tie director of Concrete Construction Products, Ryan Kaelin. “The availability of products in cartridges suits small- to medium-sized jobs where it’s not efficient to set up pneumatic pumps, and all of our crack injection solutions are backed by Simpson Strong-Tie training, jobsite support, and nationwide availability. If you’ve got cracks, we’ve got you covered.”

The complete line of Simpson Strong-Tie CI structural epoxy repair products includes: • CI-SLV super-low-viscosity structural injection epoxy (viscosity of 150 cps @ 72°F) • CI-LV low-viscosity structural injection epoxy (viscosity of 350 cps @ 72°F) • CI-LV FS fast-setting low-viscosity structural injection epoxy (viscosity of 600 cps @ 72°F) • CI-LPL long-pot-life structural injection epoxy (viscosity of 2000 cps @ 72°F) • CI-GV structural injection epoxy gel

For more about this versatile set of concrete crack repair solutions and related products and accessories, visit go.strongtie.com/crackrepair.

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News & Announcements Builders FirstSource Adds Vertically Integrated Capabilities Through Acquisition of Raney Construction, an Established Provider of Off-Site Manufacturing and Value-Added Services across Florida

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) today announced it has purchased the assets of Raney Components, LLC and Raney Construction, Inc. (“Raney”), located in Groveland, Florida.

Founded in 1997, Raney is recognized in the industry for pioneering a vertically-integrated manufacturing and installation model which significantly improves labor productivity and reduces cycle times for customers. Through this value-added approach, Raney supplies wall panels, roof trusses, roof decking, interior wall framing and other select building materials and then partners with sub-contractors to install these products in approximately three thousand homes per year to its production builder customers across Florida. Raney has annual revenue of approximately $140 million.

“I am thrilled to welcome Buddy Raney and his entire team of employees into the Builders FirstSource family. Raney has been an innovator in our industry in working toward fast and efficient homebuilding by combining the supply of materials with off-site manufacturing to control and accelerate the construction schedule. Their success has been driven by reducing cycle times and increasing labor efficiency, helping to alleviate industry-wide home affordability constraints. This acquisition not only strengthens our leadership position in Florida, but also provides us with a new vertically-integrated value-added service capability within our company’s next-generation growth strategy,” said Chad Crow, Chief Executive Officer.

Buddy Raney, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Raney businesses, added, “Raney is built on the core values of quality, customer service, performance, and safety. Builders FirstSource believes in our business model and provides an exceptional fit through its scale and resources to fuel the next chapter of our growth. I’m proud to join forces with Builders FirstSource and excited about what the future holds for the Raney team.”

Mr. Crow added, “Raney is our fourth tuck-in acquisition of 2019, which together provide over $200 million in annual value-added net sales. As homebuilding becomes more sophisticated, we are focused on expanding our ability to partner and integrate with customers to streamline the construction process. This acquisition marks our entry into vertically integrated manufacturing. We will continue to pursue acquisitions that drive construction efficiency and enhance our customer value proposition.”

About Builders FirstSource Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 40 states with approximately 400 locations and have a market presence in 77 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products. For more information about Builders FirstSource, visit the Company’s website at www.bldr.com.

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BMC Acquires DeFord Lumber, Enhancing its Value-Added Offerings and Customer Mix in Dallas

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMCH) (“BMC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of diversified building products, services and innovative building solutions in the U.S. residential construction market, announced today that it acquired DeFord Lumber (“DeFord”) in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Founded in 1964 in Duncanville, TX, DeFord is recognized as a leading and highly-respected provider of building materials, primarily to custom and regional homebuilders. With its offering of millwork, doors, windows, structural components and other building materials, DeFord improves BMC’s Dallas-Fort Worth business by diversifying the customer base, adding value-added capabilities, establishing a local presence on the south side of Dallas, and adding DeFord’s capable and knowledgeable leadership to the BMC team. DeFord generated $75 million in total net sales for the twelve months ended September 30, 2019. Note Orius, Inc. served as the seller’s transaction advisor.

“We are very pleased to welcome the employees of DeFord to the BMC team,” said Dave Flitman, CEO of BMC. “Known for their exemplary customer service as well as their value-added offerings, particularly in the custom homebuilder space, DeFord is an outstanding addition to our Dallas-Fort Worth portfolio and gives us additional access to and a presence on the south side of Dallas.”

Flitman continued, “DeFord is the sixth tuck-in acquisition we have completed this year. Consistent with our stated strategic priorities, we are actively pursuing tuck-in acquisitions that enhance our value-added capabilities, our product mix and/or our customer mix to improve the overall margin profile of the business and drive long-term shareholder value. To date, the acquisitions we have completed this year are expected to add nearly $275 million in annual net sales.”

About BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. With approximately $3.7 billion in 2018 net sales, BMC is a leading provider of diversified building products, services and innovative solutions to builders, contractors and professional remodelers in the U.S. residential housing market.

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions spans building materials, including millwork and structural component manufacturing capabilities, consultative showrooms and design centers, value-added installation management services and an innovative eBusiness platform. BMC serves 45 metropolitan areas across 18 states, principally in the South and West regions.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie® Anchoring Adhesives Pass Rigorous Indoor Air Quality Testing for Volatile Organic Compounds

November 25, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has achieved California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indoor air quality compliance for its SET-XP®, AT-XP® and SET-3G™ anchoring adhesives.

Recognized as one of the most rigorous standards for environmental health, the CDPH Standard Method for Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoors Sources prescribes criteria for testing how products affect indoor air quality through the release of volatile organic compounds (VOC). All three of the aforementioned Simpson Strong-Tie anchoring adhesives passed CDPH’s battery of tests, demonstrating that these products are among the safest available.

SET-XP epoxy anchoring adhesive is a high-strength formula for anchoring and doweling in cracked and uncracked concrete and masonry applications.

Formulated for high-strength anchorage of threaded rod and rebar into cracked and uncracked concrete and masonry under a wide range of conditions, AT-XP acrylic adhesive dispenses easily in cold or warm environments and in below-freezing temperatures with no need to warm the cartridge.

SET-3G high-strength epoxy is the latest innovation in anchoring adhesives from Simpson Strong-Tie. Formulated to provide superior performance in cracked and uncracked concrete at elevated temperatures, SET-3G installs and performs in a variety of environmental conditions and temperature extremes.

“We’re pleased to have achieved compliance with CDPH testing for SET-XP, AT-XP and SET-3G,” says Simpson StrongTie senior product manager for concrete construction products Corey Clark. “CDPH is recognized as the gold standard for measuring how products contribute to indoor air quality, and it’s great to know that these high-performance anchoring adhesives are industry leaders in terms of environmental health, too.”

For more information on SET-XP, AT-XP and SET-3G, please visit the Simpson Strong-Tie anchoring adhesives site at strongtie.com/adhesives_anchoringsystems/category. For more information on CDPH product compliance testing, visit cdph.ca.gov.

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Simpson Strong-Tie, Winchester Homes, Apex Technology, and WHA Architects to Present on Distance Collaboration at IBS 2020 December 4, 2019 — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will join Winchester Homes, Apex Technology, and WHA Architects at the 2020 International Builders’ Show (IBS) to present on innovative builder collaboration and BIM design technologies that were key in expediting the realization of new design concepts at Winchester Homes’ Cabin Branch community in Clarksburg, MD. Distance Collaboration: How Technology & Teamwork Are the Future of the Construction Process will showcase how the collaboration and design technology practices developed for Cabin Branch can empower builders to not only work with their preferred architectural, engineering, design, and supply teams, regardless of geography, but also improve the way they build. The fast-paced, interactive session will be held Wednesday, January 22, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Tech Bytes B lounge located in the Las Vegas Convention Center South 231.

As part of the IBS 2020 Tech Bytes programming track showcasing practical, real-world applications of emerging technologies, the distance collaboration panel features Winchester Homes president Brad Blank, Apex Technology president Mike Kozlowski, WHA Architects senior principal and design team leader Bob Wilhelm, and Simpson Strong-Tie director of customer-facing software Tim Beckman.

“We’re excited to showcase how builders like Winchester Homes are selecting the architects, engineers, and suppliers they prefer while using a systematized design/construction process for faster collaboration and improved product rollout,” says Beckman. “Their success in bringing new product design concepts to Cabin Branch without a negative impact on the design timeline is a great case study in how creative thinking coupled with the use of technology can help a builder accelerate cycle times and be disruptive in a highly competitive submarket.”

IBS 2020 attendees at the Distance Collaboration: How Technology & Teamwork Are the Future of the Construction Process panel will also: •

Hear how progressive builders use distance collaboration to introduce unique new home designs to a submarket and gain competitive advantage and premium pricing.

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Understand how to implement and leverage project management and BIM design technology to collaboratively bring homes to market more quickly and with greater cost efficiencies.

In addition, attendees of the presentation are eligible for continuing education credits from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). For more information about the panel and IBS 2020 Tech Bytes programming, visit the IBS Tech Bytes conference microsite.

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The Last Word on... Panelization Joe Kannapell - P.E. Senior VP, MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com

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Floor Panels are Coming

raming a house in one day will require floor panels, or “cassettes” in modern parlance. So be ready for this final phase in componentization, creating new opportunities, more computerization, and…

Low-boy or drop-deck flatbed trailers to minimize trips to job.

Extra trailer(s) to spot on jobsite, or to standby while floor decks are individually set in place.

A crane to unload floor sections and “just-in-time” deliveries.

– Coordination to have first floor walls ready for crane – Time critical to set all in one day to avoid crane charge – Facilitates delivery of other prebuilt components, like dormers, hip corners, and other details Skilled installers – Well-trained framers who are incentivized for speedy installation.

Wall panel considerations: – Longer standard panel lengths, up to 20 ft., are possible when lifted with the crane.

– Two 20 ft. panels fit nicely end-to-end on 40 ft. trailer.

– Fewer panels mean less lifting/crane time.

Floor cassettes will likely be the “buzz” among builders who visit us at the International Builders Show, Jan. 20–23, as wall panels were last year.

We’ll forward leads to you and will be anxious to show you software tools that we are developing to tackle them more efficiently.

Happy “Whole House” in the New Year!

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