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Articles 6 Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum:

64 Lesko Financial Services Team:

10 Joe Kannapell:

72 Thomas McAnally – The JobLine:

Remembering a Good Man

Floor Truss Technology, Part IX: Floor Finale

17 Wendy Boyd – Spida Machinery:

Reaping the Benefits of the Spida Wall Line System

24 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Big Changes are Coming to Our Industry

A Mixed Start to 2024

Navigating Employee Consolidation After an Acquisition: A Blueprint for Success

82 Geordie Secord – Design Connections: Designing the Unusual Structures

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American Wood Council: AWC Releases New Wood Design Standards

33 Glenn Traylor:

94 Matthew Bobrowicz – Alpine:

42 Edmond Lim, P.Eng. –

100 Bryan Wert – Simpson Strong-Tie:

Can Eased Edge Lumber Usage Impact Truss Design?

LimTek Solutions: Accommodating Your Catch-asCatch-Can

59 Carl Villella – Acceptance Leasing: What’s the Difference Between a Lease and a Loan?

iModel’s Dynamic New Tool to Simplify Truss Load Application A New Wood Construction Connectors Catalog for the New Year

136 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word Floor Machine Fiascos

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New & Used Equipment Saws ................................................................................................ 7 Truss Equipment ............................................................................62 Panel Equipment ............................................................................74 Trucks & Trailers ...........................................................................95 Misc. Equipment ...........................................................................99 Modular Manufacturing ...............................................................105 Door | Stair | Window Equipment ................................................107 Safety First ............................................................................................113 Calendar of Events ...............................................................................114 Industry News .........................................................................................120 Directory .................................................................................................132 Hiring Zone ............................................................................................134 4Ward Solutions Group ...................................................................... 2,115 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ................................................... 13,57,59 Acer, Inc .............................................................................................. 52,96 All Points Technical ............................................................................. 31,65 Alpine .............................................................................................. 20,86,94 BuyMetrics .......................................................................................... 41,61 Clark Industries, Inc. .............................................................................. 8,68 Eagle Metal Products ...................................................................... 4,48,110 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ..................................... 28,70 Element Equipment .............................................................................. 36,49 EstiFrame Technologies ...................................................................... 40,116 Fitzgerald Group ........................................................................................ 79 HOLTEC USA .................................................................................... 15,69 Hundegger USA ........................................................................ 9,45,79,108 LimTek Solutions ........................................................................... 22,42,56 MiTek ................................................................................................. 12,135 Panels Plus ................................................................................... 74,83,138 ROGworx Automation ......................................................................... 54,55 Simpson Strong-Tie ......................................................... 14,60,100,120,121 Spida USA ............................................................................. 16,17,38,62,84 The Hain Company .................................................................... 9,67,81,108 The JobLine ........................................................... 41,72,75,81,82,95,107,117 Timber Products Inspection .............................................................. 32,112 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ...................................................... 23,24 Triad | RUVO | Merrick Machine ................................................. 78,85,104 Vekta Automation ................................................................................ 30,46 Wasserman & Associates ............................. 7,21,53,57,63,71,76,77,80,89, 92,98,106,107,109,111 West Fraser .......................................................................................... 35,66 Wolf X Machina ..................................................................................... 61 Wood Tech Systems ......................................... 13,19,21,27,29,37,39,45,47, 51,58,67,75,79,81,87,89,93,105,109,111

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Remembering a Good Man Anna L. Stamm

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

ll human beings are flawed, some more so than others. When I think of Dan Holland, I cannot remember a time when he was anything less than a very good man.

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For more than a decade, I worked with Dan at WTCA/SBCA, both in his role as WTCA President and as Chapter President of the Mid South Component Manufacturers Association (MSCMA).

Dan was always sharp but unassuming, direct yet understated, polite but not a man to waste time.

Although I’m sure he had his moments, I never saw him angry. Most importantly for all of us who have benefitted, he was committed to the association and to the industry.

As Dan wrote in the 2004 Wood Truss Council of America Annual Report: “Through the time I have had the good fortune to be involved in WTCA, I have come to believe that collective association is the only way to have any credible influence on the design community, code community and market. Alone you will always be suspect of seeking competitive gain. Sometimes working in association with other component manufacturers is difficult due to our egos and authoritative positions within our own companies. Yet, the experience is profoundly useful for our common good as well as being the most stimulating and pleasant social experience one might seek as an individual. Everyone I have met in the process brings value and knowledge that WTCA and I would otherwise not have.”

As shown in that Annual Report at the signing of the WTCA/TPI Joint Publications Agreement, the achievement that ushered in Building Component Safety Information (BCSI): Front Row: WTCA President Dan Holland and TPI President Bill Turnbull. Back Row: Ken Cloyd, Charlie Hoover, Dionel Cotanda, Kendall Hoyd, Tom Manenti, Wayne Masengill, Andy Schwitter and Tom Whatley.

We have all been fortunate to know such a good man. Rest in peace, Dan.

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Floor Truss Technology, Part IX: Floor Finale

By Joe Kannapell

o complete this floor series, it’s wor th examining how we’re doing against I-joists.

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Mixed Signals: Many CMs think trusses are slowly making gains, and this is backed up by the brisk sales of floor machines. However, around here in central Virginia, most detached houses have consistently used I-joists, although some conversions came because of doubling EWP prices and shortages. This gained business may be in jeopardy though, because both Trus Joist and Boise have dropped prices to try to revive sales.

And Boise is beefing up supply, taking “…meaningful steps via acquisition and organic initiatives to expand our EWP capacity,” in the words of CEO Nate Jorgensen. Yet I-joist prices remain considerably above the prices of 3 to 5 years ago.

Room for Optimism?: Another way to tell how we’re doing is to compare Boise’s and Trus Joist’s sales with single family housing starts, because that’s where they’ve been besting CMs. As shown in the graph, beginning about a decade ago, the downward trend is undeniable. Clearly some systemic factors are at work beyond the recent price volatility. And the extent of this decline is exacerbated by the fact that more floor decks are built every year due to the vertical rise of housing. For example, a four-story 2000 sq. ft. townhouse has 12% more floor area than a three-story 2000 sq. ft. house when both are built on concrete slabs. Likewise, two-story single family houses (requiring second-floor framing) are now predominant in many former ranch-style home communities.

Perhaps some solid-sawn floor joists displaced I-joists while they were on allocation, and replaced trusses when plates were being rationed. But these shortages ceased more than a year ago, and some rebound in demand should have occurred by now. Since I-joists per single family start have continued to trend downward, truss sales per single family start must have moved upward at a corresponding rate, or about 5% per year. At least some of those who recently tried trusses liked them better, especially if they previously had to cut I-joists to length or benefitted from some of these well-established pluses: Continued next page

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Expedited installation of mechanicals: after working with trusses, electricians and plumbers surely don’t want to go back to cutting holes in I-joists. In addition, wiring, plumbing, and ductwork can be run diagonally, saving materials.

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Elimination of bulkheads, squash-blocks, filler blocks, and web-stiffeners.

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Ducts can pass through floor truss girders but not LVL beams.

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Duct chases can be located closer to bearings than is possible with I-joists.

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Stiffer Strong-Backed Systems: In floor truss systems but not in joist systems, loads can be shared and vibrations dampened by strong-backs. To ensure that they get installed, a notch can be built into webbing, a practice developed by Hallof-Famer Don Hershey. In these photos, two notches were formed by plating 7½” tall blocks against vertical members at the one-third points of the span. Then 2x6x24’ LSL members spanning from wall-to-wall were inserted and secured inside these notches, still leaving room for HVAC ducts.

Expensive Rim Boards: Not to be overlooked is the higher cost of closure material required with I-joists. Even at prices that are discounted from the retail prices shown in the chart, rim material will still add a considerable sum to the EWP package and should be counted in cost comparisons.

While relative prices may change, the fact remains that I-Joists are still joists, but with a less framer-friendly shape than the solid-sawn joists formerly used. Contrarily, floor trusses have a more workable rectangular shape and more convenient open webbing. While many have recognized these inherent advantages, it’s up to all of us to continue to promote them and continue the gains that trusses have made over the past decade.

Next Month: Wall Panel Prequel

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Reaping the Benefits of the Spida Wall Line System

By Wendy Boyd Chief Customer Officer Machinery Group Spida Machinery

ver 7 years ago, we introduced the first of our new generation Spida Wall Extruders to the market. Today, we have taken a massive step further and it just keeps getting better. Recently demonstrated at BCMC 2023, the Spida Raked Wall Extruder can do it all – and it is only one part of an entire process that reaps the benefits of using a Spida system.

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It all starts with one operator at the Wall Extruder placing the top and bottom plates into the Extruder and clamping in place, followed by feeding the first component of the wall (a stud/window opening, etc.) between the plates, and then the nails are fired automatically through the plates into the component. This process is repeated until the wall is completed. The accuracy of the Extruder means that plates only need a simple ID and the computer keeps track of all of the details.

So the Extruder can produce a constantly moving line of walls, material handling is key. Feeding this beast is crucial for consistently high production numbers. Our features expedite the process by bringing the stud and stud combinations to the operator at just the right height to enable the operator to place them into the wall with minimal movement. We can supply a curved conveyor that turns the component 90° and allows components to be staged and moved parallel to the line to save space – OR – our over-framer can be deployed, which is a small conveyor that elevates the studs that then are pushed onto a sloped skate conveyor and fed down to the operator.

Component builders always face the time-consuming and troublesome process of nailing C corners and L studs. Our Stud Extruder helps expedite the process with its placement at the foot of the conveyor. This machine nails together a variety of combinations including C’s and L’s, double studs, triple studs, and fire and cabinet blocking. Also computer controlled and driven by the same file on the Extruder, this is a marriage made in heaven, ensuring accuracy of the components both in construction and staging order.

The last piece in the wall puzzle for some manufacturers is the door and window openings, and we have these covered as well. Generally prebuilt on a table and fed onto a chain conveyor, they are brought over the

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side of the Extruder via a driven and pneumatically lifted roller bench, the operator pushes them into the wall to be nailed, and again this is all driven with Spida software for a seamless build.

How quick is this process? This is dependent upon the operator, but with skill a great operator can push through around 125 to 170 l ft of walls per hour. What a difference this could make to your operation with a small investment – the ROI is tremendous.

When you want to add more, you can always add the Spida Sheather to the line. The Sheather incorporates seamlessly and is packed with features. We can clamp and straighten studs to prevent shiners and the Sheather is a one-button operation – this is among a host of other features. Again, operating on the same file as the Extruder, the Sheather sheaths the wall in only moments. Labor costs zero – what more can you ask?

Most importantly, Spida doesn’t just offer a one-size-fits-all wall panel line – we are ready to partner with you to bring a custom solution to your production floor.

We look at your goals for production, your pain points, and of course budget to bring you the best solution. We will even work with you to develop a layout that suits your factory, material handling solutions, and all the available space for your new line. Ready to learn more? Call a Spida team member when it’s time to discuss your new framing line.

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4,001,398 That’s the total trigger count from all six nail guns combined on an installed Terminailer.® For a machine that was a little over two years old, that is a big number; a real tribute to the durability of the machine’s components and engineering.

Yes, that number represents a pretty darn impressive mechanical milestone to be sure, but what is really impressive is that human hands were saved from millions of repetitive motions and potentially costly nailing accidents.

With just a sole operator, Terminailer drives a whole lot of improvement in efficiency and output. This amazing sub-component assembler quickly and precisely drives 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job—be it batch, or just–in–time production.

All with no complicated training, software or set-up time required when switching configurations. Add increased safety and easy maintenance with off-the-shelf parts, and you can see why Terminailer should be driving greater productivity in your plant.

Terminailer® and Terminailer XP Put things together like never before.

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Alpine’s commitment to the industry is second to none!”

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Alpine has it all — the right equipment, user-friendly software and dependable hardware to improve your teams efficiency. Alpine delivers the complete package for success — including comprehensive support and service that sets us apart within our industry.

Ask those who know. They’ll tell you about the people at Alpine who make a difference.

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Terminailer XP Price: $224,000 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.

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Whirlwind Model 1000 Cut-Off Saw • 5 HP Motor with 14" Blade • 2 3/16" x 8 1/4" Capacity • Pneumatic Blade Guard/Lumber Clamp • Foot Pedal Control • Dust Collection Outlet • 460 Volt / 3 Phase • 1 Left Hand & 1 Right Hand Model Available $3,500 NOW $2,800 Each FOB NC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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!

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This equals about 3 less people 10 hours, and 2 less forklifts 10 hours.

Overall, it is a major improvement to our operation. We hope to have the chance to run it two shifts to further accelerate the payback.”

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Big Changes are Coming to Our Industry he winter months are normally the time to make changes to your processes within your area of influence. Depending on how your company is structured for decision-making, your influence Todd Drummond and actions to stay competitive in the face of ever-increasing challenges will determine the long-term viability of your company and your individual career. What has been true for decades will no longer remain the same whether or not you embrace the changes.

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Technology enhancements will change how components are manufactured and how the projects are processed within the office, including the design. TDC has witnessed some genuinely mind-blowing game changes in the manufacturing and design processes.

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The building industry markets are not as strong as they have been, and the market uncertainties will continue to create significant downward pressures on retaining profits. Greater manufacturing capacities with slowing building markets are not a recipe for sustainable margins and profits.

My sole purpose is to provide enhanced perspective and training to help companies improve their processes to survive changing market conditions and thrive. If you have been in the component manufacturing (CM) industry for a few decades or more, then you have witnessed changes within the manufacturing process, such as automated saws and auto jigging. I am old enough to remember when the manual TimberMill™ 6-blade component saw was high-capacity cutting technology. Yes, there was a 6-blade TimberMill™ saw. Now the changes, and technological upgrades, within the manufacturing process are increasing at a faster pace.

Fact: The standard automated 5-blade component saw is outdated in both capacity and accuracy.

Most CMs are still “enhancing” their cutting capacity with the same technologies that have been around for decades, including 5-bladed and linear saws. What is perceived as the tried and true methods are quietly being left behind. If your group is using the same automated 5-bladed component saws that have not really changed in decades, the results are pale in comparison to what can be achieved. No, the one-size-fits-all solutions are not the best solution for all the cutting or the assembly. Automated material movement equipment looks impressive, but many systems are not increasing manufacturing capacities.

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Fact: So many brand-new roof truss facilities are creating congestion that will slow their overall capacity by 5% to 10%. Over the past decades, roof truss equipment has changed considerably and yet the equipment vendors have continued recommending the same “tried and true” old configuration layout for material flow and processing. Once installed, the truss assemblers can do nothing to go beyond the standard equipment setup constraints. At least 80% of new truss assembly is congested with poorly planned equipment assembly setups. One should really rethink the “free” vendor recommendations and what they may be doing to your company’s manufacturing capacities. For most, a restriction of 5% equates to millions of dollars in lost opportunities.

Fact: Roof truss assembly output will double within 3 to 5 years with the same amount of personnel. The types of truss assembly enhancements that are coming into the market over the next 3 to 5 years will be revolutionary. Most GMs and owners have not been shown or aware of what is coming. What was talked about and displayed this past BCMC show was barely scratching the surface of what is coming. However, TDC has witnessed some truly game-changing automation that goes beyond what is currently being touted in the market. Sadly, too many are not preparing themselves for the coming changes. Regardless of the size of the CM, these changes will have enormous ramifications within all markets.

Fact: The roof truss and wall panel design process has not significantly changed in decades. Of course, there have been slow improvements to how the design process has evolved over the past decades with gradual improvements to the software. Let me state that the number of designers needed to process the same number of components will significantly decrease. All the overseas design services and much of the industry’s accepted standard number of designers per sales dollars will be turned upside down. The design process will shift from the actual design of the components to that of making sure the designs are correct. I cannot emphasize this enough when I state that the number of designers needed to process the component designs will change by possibly as much as a factor of ten. In other words, one designer will process ten times the number of designs that are common today. Adding more and more designers to increase output should not be the focus of any design manager. Design groups, of which I was a designer and design manager for many years, are among the most stubborn groups for embracing changes to the design process. Technology is about to make a significant leap forward, and nothing will stop it. Recognizing the coming changes, you can start adopting better methods with your design groups now.

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need to design each component as if it were going to be processed as an order ready for manufacturing?

Must all the projects be quoted using the design program? Or could a high percentage of potential projects be processed using another method? For instance, in most cases, using an estimation program by Advanced Component Solutions is 10x faster than using the design program. Better yet, someone other than the design group could easily use this estimation program. In minutes, you can have an accurate quote that includes the board footage, lumber cost, plate cost, labor cost, gross margins, and many other helpful project details needed for estimation. To the managers and owners who resist this quoting method, ask yourself this question: Would you rather be able to process the quote projects ten times using a different program or hire and train other personnel to become designers?

Don’t shoot the messenger. At this point, many of you are upset with me. Please keep in mind that I am the informed messenger. If you wish to ignore these coming changes and want to continue with willful blindness, that is up to you. You have been warned. However, when your group is willing to prepare and embrace the coming changes, it first takes an open mindset of willingness.

Pride or ego is the actual barrier for most companies making meaningful improvements. An honest assessment and a review of all current practices are always warranted. Maybe your group should try a different approach to learning improved processes instead of using the same methods your group has grown accustomed to. The time for improvement is always now, so embrace continuous improvement in meaningful ways before it is too little too late.

No one is better at providing your team with proven results for process improvement of employee practices, pricing, truss labor estimation, and so many other best-in-class practices.

TDC’s tailored solutions are for the client’s specific needs. Go beyond the typical software and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what many have dared to do. Embrace the Drummond Method, and your company can experience cost savings, and net profit gains that usually take months or years can be accomplished in weeks or months. All things being equal, a gain of three net profit points is a low bar for TDC. A gain of only one point would easily be 10x the TDC investment for most companies. Please do not take my word for TDC’s services, though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/.

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2006 Alpine AutoMill SC Automated Component Saw • Model 348B • Automated Setup via Download or Semi-Automated Setup via Touch Screen Input • 23 Axes of Automation • Sets up in 2 to 15 Seconds • Five Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 up to 20' • Waste Conveyor (under saw) • Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) and Live Deck (in fronnt of saw) • 480 Volt / 3 Phase • Video available upon request $38,900 NOW $10,000 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! 2016 MiTek Blade Infeed 2016 MiTek Blade infeed sub-assembly, brings single boards to the saw cutting chamber. Handles 2×3 through 2×12 lumber to 16-ft long. Has 1 HP motor, 19′-9″ long x 3′-0″ deep x 3′-5″ high with +/- 2.5″ vertical adjustment. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 110 PSI at 50 CFM air required. $7,499 FOB FL Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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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). $10,199 Base, FOB MN.

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NEW! New L-M Equipment Verticut 2000 PET / Bunk Saw Station

The L-M Verticut 2000 is a true Precision End Trim (PET) saw that is capable of holding a 1/16th accuracy all day long. Made in the USA, the V2k comes equipped with a 15 HP 460/230 volt High-E three phase TEFC motor driving a Double ended Premium “Stellite” inlaid saw bar with a spring loaded chain tensioner and an automatic oiler to lubricate the .404 pitch custom profile semi chisel saw chain.

Rather than a single pivot-point, the saw assembly is mounted on a mandrel box that is guided by cam followers on a steel frame that is raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder. A console with the saw controls moves with the saw assembly along a track positioned using a manual “V” wheel geared drive or optional Hydraulic drive The V2k is unlike other imported systems that are basically a Portable Yard Saw on a cutting rack with a best cutting accuracy of +/- 1/8″ (meaning up to ¼” accuracy variance between units of lumber). The V2k from L-M provides +/- 40 thousands, assuring consistent PET precision from unit to unit.

Another advantage L-M has over the competition is their commitment to personal service with unlimited phone assistance and technical help.

Their team has traveled the country working on crosscut saws for many years and they know their equipment inside and out. L-M is a familyowned business that prides themselves in doing the job right and building long term relationship that is vital to their business: “Built to last as long as our customers since 1946”.

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Precise cutting up to 4-boards high! The ProCut™ UC Linear Saw Series is configurable to any assembly line; providing a safe, accurate way to cut your lumber, while keeping your materials moving on your line.

Maximize your output with ProCut™ Material Handling Systems Load the ProCut™ with a stockpile of lumber strategically positioned near the Linear Infeed Conveyors. Select and arrange the materials according to their processing sequence. The lumber is then supplied to the ProDeck™ Lumber Infeed, where it gathers and is delivered to the sawyer for processing.

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Cut materials organized and staged with all components for the job.

Cut materials at the staging area of each truss assembly workstation.

After being cut by the ProCut™, the material is transported to an accumulator where it is assembled and combined with all the other components required for the job. From there, the material is conveyed to the staging area at each truss assembly workstation. The staging areas at the table provide an uninterrupted supply of perfectly cut and organized material.

Enhance the efficiency of your plant by removing carts and reducing congestion in staging areas. By utilizing the ProCut™ saw along with the ProDeck™ and our Custom Material Handling Systems, you can customize a setup that optimizes the flow of precisely cut parts and materials, delivering them directly to your assembly stations.

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team.

TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry!

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If you have questions about how you can make this selection, please contact your authorized agent above or Glenn Traylor at 919-280-5905 or trusguy@gmail.com.

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Can Eased Edge Lumber Usage Impact Truss Design? riginally intended as an improvement in lumber manufacturing, most dimensional lumber used for framing has a radius corner created during the planing process. The rounded corner radius is intended to make the lumber easier to handle and can improve the lumber’s performance because sharp corners can catch and dig as it is handled. Some drywall installers have commented that the radius helps installation where sharp corners can impact flatness of their walls and ceilings. Rarely is rounding done with hardwood because it removes dimension from the material and can impact utility, for example, it would create a trough between lumber widths if they were placed side by side to produce a wider surface. In the truss industry, a radius corner can impact embedment of the connector plate into the lumber. In the past, however, this was not a significant factor because edgedistance rules established by the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction prevented the inclusion of this area with respect to tooth holding.

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The process of rounding the corners is common in the US and is referred to as “eased edge” lumber or “Easy Lumber.” This is normally 1/8” for dimensional lumber, however, lumber can be purchased with a ¼” radius. In the first photo, the lumber has a grade stamp that indicates Roseburg NO. 2 ¼” EE D FIR KD-HT.

A graphical representation of how lumber with a ¼” Eased Edge looks is shown in the diagram.

So, should ¼” EE in lumber be considered during the design process?

Recently, I surveyed about 20 folks in the truss industry, from Professional Engineers to component manufacturers, and I got many different opinions, ranging from “it doesn’t really matter” to “drawings should not be sealed if ¼” EE lumber is used.”

What say you? Please consider taking a short online survey about EE lumber and its use.

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What’s the Big Deal?

As shown in the next photo, the red line illustrates the ¼” Edge distance concern. Not shown is the End distance, which is ½” from the end of the member. In some respects, the eased edge creates a defect similar to wane when the lumber is put into service in components.

Here are some considerations: 1. Eased Edge Lumber will impact the tooth count, and the extent of that impact will depend on the size of the radius.

2. Eased Edge should be considered the same as wane when verifying tooth count.

3. As always, it is important to count your teeth correctly – see my previous article, Are You Counting Your Teeth Correctly?, for more information.

4. Do not count teeth located at the edge of the lumber within ¼” of the edge – refer to ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 Figure 3.7-6 End and Edge Distances for more information.

5. Fabrication tolerance can be increased to accommodate concerns about adequate tooth count.

6. Even though Easy lumber may appear as a member-to-member gap, it should not be considered as such.

7. Have a discussion with your engineer to see how they regard the use of “Easy” lumber – they may not be aware of its use and their opinion matters the most!

The Bottom Line Eased Edge Lumber does impact design, but its impact can be minor. Make sure your organization is on the same page as your engineering services.

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. 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 on-site 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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2021 Powermatic Model 511 Panel Saw 2021 Powermatic model 511 panel saw.

Vertical panel saw features a powerful 3HP worm-drive motor which rotates in the carriage, adding the versatility to perform rip cuts. The solid aluminum rollers assure smooth feeding of stock and perfect 90° cuts every time. This saw will handle panels up to 5-ft tall in unlimited length. Includes horizontal and vertical scales and casters for mobility, the counterweight system keeps the saw carriage in the desired position when loading or unloading panels. Features dual 4″ dust collection ports with nylon brush surrounding the blade for superior dust collection from the front and the rear side of the panel. 115v, 1-phase electrical required. $6,799 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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90/90 degree cuts to 4″ x 10″ capacity (fence forward position) to 2″ x 14″ (fence rearward position). Saw is configured for material from left to right, with 3″ x 6″ air operated cylinder, filter, regulator, lubricator, 10 HP motor, enclosed steel base with cast iron table, magnetic starter and adjustable operating speed from 20 to 60 CPM. Includes optional two-palm controls, additional 4″ dust outlet, NEMA 12 electrics with fused disconnect and two 18″ diameter 60 tooth blades with 1″ diameter bore. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $18,630 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 Alpine SpeedCut Express Pull-Arm Saw 2005 Alpine SpeedCut Express pull arm saw, model 650H. From OEM literature: “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. 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.” Includes 5 HP motor, 16″ diameter blade, 12″ wide x 20 foot long infeed and 12′ x 10 foot long outfeed conveyors and a manual. Computer operating system is Windows 2000. 480 volt, 3 phase, 15 Amp electrical required.

The computer requires 120 volt, single phase electrical service. 80 PSI at 7 CFM air required. $19,497 FOB WA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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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. Call for pricing, FOB MO.

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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.woodtechsystems.com

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2021 Oliver Upcut Saw with 16' TigerStop • Oliver Model 5025.002 Upcut Saw • 7.5 HP / 230 Volt - 3 Phase • 18" Blade (4" x 9", 2" x 12" Capacity) • Foot Pedal Control • Open Interface to TigerStop (SET) • 16' TigerStop (TS16) with 18' Roller Table (TABR16) • Saw Attachment Plate (SAP) $19,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

MORE INFORMATION HERE 2008 Alpine PF90 Wall Panel Saw 2008 Alpine PF 90 wall panel cutting and marking system. 3.5″ x 12″ maximum cutting profile, Inkjet option, cuts to 16 ft long. From the OEM’s literature, “Effortlessly handles two of the most critical and difficult processes in any wall panel operation – plate cutting and panel layout.

At the rate of 1,000 linear feet per hour or more, uses data from the design software and accurately marks stud, cripple and jack locations, job and panel number, subcomponent and window/door locations, and even sheathing locations on both top and bottom plates simultaneously with ink-jet printing. $8,499 FOB NY Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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atching and stacking lumber can make or break productivity at the truss build tables. In an imaginary world where money is irrelevant, a linear Edmond Lim, P.Eng. saw in front of each automated truss jig would be ideal, cutting pieces LimTek Solutions Inc. in order from, let’s say, 60 ft finger-joined lumber, and robots grabbing each piece as it comes out of the saw, assembling the truss. I’m sure we will get there some day soon. In the meantime, for existing truss plants, a fully loaded RetroC with SpeedCatch is proven to efficiently feed multiple truss jigs and to speed up truss production.

The Enventek RetroC SpeedCatch system is powered by sophisticated software that standardizes the auto-filling of paired lumber carts that will collate cut pieces for the left and right side of the truss. PlantOne screens over the truss build tables show the intuitive color-coded cart map and truss pieces, reducing the need for paper at the tables. SpeedCatch uses more carts than traditional manual catching. In this example, 12 carts spread out over 44 ft reduces truss builder travel distance and time to hunt for pieces. Carts are perpendicular to the tables with cut pieces pointed in the correct direction, so pieces are easily pulled onto the table – no “helicoptering” or lifting of pieces overhead.

Enventek SpeedStack is an out-ofthe-box solution for computer-aided lumber stacking when SpeedCatch carts cannot be utilized. SpeedStack left, middle, and right collated carts are shown in front of the truss build table. With limited staging space in front of the build table, carts are placed parallel to the table. Some pieces will have to be lifted overhead to get onto the table, however, because of Continued next page

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left and right orientation, pieces will not be “helicoptered” onto the table.

SpeedStack is sophisticated software that standardizes how to stack lumber onto one or two carts with either one or two catchers – collated for left, middle, and right side of truss. SpeedStack is derived from the SpeedCatch algorithms for manual catching onto flat carts in “layers of unique trusses.”

Most truss plants have created their own cutting and stacking schemes specific to their plant constraints. These “catch-as-catch-can” systems have been implemented by people who will use any means necessary to accomplish their tasks. We too will do what it takes to get lumber in front of the tables, but we can help you improve your systems. Here are some examples of getting the job done. They all work and are all specific to each truss plant.

Vertical tree carts manually stacked will require a lot of pre-planning and the use of several cutting and catching schemes. Training is extensive and requires experienced hard-working catchers. Shown here are vertical tree carts needing two catchers. The filling of left, middle, and right carts depends on span and quantities. Tree carts done properly will help speed up truss building. Pieces will not always be pointed in the correct direction, so there will be “helicoptering” and lifting of pieces overhead even if carts are placed perpendicular to the tables.

At the table, pieces will need to be hunted and travel distance could be repetitive depending on span.

Some truss plants have saw shops that are separate from the truss building, rendering carts ineffective and needing a forklift to bring the cut pieces to the tables. Shown here is a solo catcher who stacks cut lumber and then straps the bundles for forklift travel to the build tables.

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A lot of truss plants have legacy systems developed over years that may not be as efficient as a standardized system, and have become a cost of doing business. Shown here are traditional flat carts, meticulously hand stacked and placed in front of the truss table that will result in repetitive travel distances between truss setups.

Traditional meticulous hand stacking for left, middle, and right carts can, especially for large quantities of long span trusses, look neat and organized. However, in lean manufacturing, this could be considered wasteful as this requires a lot of labor with experience and expertise which will still need significant material staging time before trusses can be built.

I invite you to come see the differences for yourself! Please join us Wednesday, February 21 for the Feed the Beast! Plant Tour of Tindell’s Truss Plant in Knoxville, TN. Travis White of Tindell’s has graciously agreed to host a tour of his Fully Loaded RetroC: register for the tour online.

Inside and out, LimTek Process Organization Technology will help you squeeze out more truss production and deliver quality trusses with shorter lead times to better service your customers by organizing your truss fabrication processes to maximize your investment in automation.

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2000 Automill 5-Blade Component Saw 2000 Timbermill model 343H, five (5) blade component saw cuts lumber from 2″ x 3″ through 2″ x 12″, lengths from 18 inches to 20 feet, including 4″ x 2″ four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes computer controls, (1) 30″, (1) 20″ and (3) 14″ blades, analog scales, shaker scrap conveyor, scrap incline and extra set of blades. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $24,997 FOB ON Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Monet FWA 500 CA Automated Floor Web Saw In answer to the demands of high-volume customers comes the Monet DeSauw FWA 500 CA (Automated Controls) floor web saw. The 500 CA is perfect for component manufacturers who routinely run floor trusses in high volumes with variable web geometry. Another primary feature is enhanced safety through automation which eliminates the need to open the saw motor cabinets other than for periodic service. The 500 CA includes automation for all blades, including the fixed cut-off blade for minimal waste. Lumber infeed speed is variable up to sixty (60) boards per minute, while the powered carriage utilizes rack and pinion drive with airlock for set accuracy throughout the production run. Your operator will easily download batches to the 500 CA saw from your design software via an ethernet connection to a MS Windows 10 industrial PC with a 17″ monitor housed in a stand-alone console. If you frequently batch floor web cutting, and if enhanced safety with increased productivity are a concern, then an automated Monet FWA 500 CA may be the right selection for you. Mofe information Here

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New Monet DeSawyer ESC (Servo Controlled) Component Saw Monet DeSauw model Desawyer ESC enhanced servo-controlled ( ESC) component saw with touch screen user interface with backup mechanical controls. Includes three operating modes: Auto (download setups from LAN or USB), Semi-auto (touch screen setup entry), and Manual (backup push-button switches for powering all movements). Includes over-travel protection, comprehensive setup screens, auto sequencing, auto-calibration and pneumatic brakes on all five () blades. One (1) 30” blade and four (4) 16” blades. Manual cut limits are 18” min., 11” min. square edge blocks, 20’ max cut. Belt under-saw waste conveyor. Voltage: 480 volt/3 phase/60 Amp. Air: 50 PSI at 5 CFM. One-year warranty included.

Can be paired with a model PD-6 lumber feed system at an additional cost. Heavy duty 80 RIV chain feed system. 16’ wide x 20’ long x 36” deck height. Transfers 3’ to 20’ lumber. Includes auto-feed control, foot pedal override, forward & reverse, variable speed control with HD double-bearing construction.

Other additional-cost options include, inkjet marking, label printing, backside screen display, spare blades and incline scrap conveyor.

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Custom 3-Arm Infeed Decks Two custom-built powered infeed decks, 3-arms each, 12′ x 12′ footprint each, touchpad controls and chain conveyors.

One deck has a 5 HP drive and the other has a 10 HP drive. 480 volt, 3-phase electrical required.

10 HP price is $7,993 & the 5 HP price is $6,993.

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APRIL 26-28 2023 Used - Alpine Jack Rafter Cutter Parts Machine $500 – Make Offer Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

2019 Mitek Auto Deck (for Mitek Blade Saw) Five Chain Auto Deck (for Mitek Blade Saw) $18,900 NOW $13,900 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long 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 digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, 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).

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2006 MiTek Cyber A/T Component Saw

2006 MiTek Cyber A/T Component Saw. Frame #521, Fully automated five-blade component saw, cutting performed by 2-16″ x 7 HP, 2-20″ x 7 HP, 1-32″ x 13 HP. Windows 7 PC in enclosure for fully automated or manual part input, all powered movements, cuts 2×3 thru 2×12 plus 4×2 lumber. Lengths cut from 14″ to 20 feet. Minimum 4-angle cut 22″ (17″ in manual mode) Belt scrap conveyor included with short incline (approx 4′). Includes skate wheel outfield conveyor and optional “Catcher Display”. Includes all available spare blades, spare parts, and manual with schematics. 2480v, 3ph power required.

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New Monet DeWall Saw

Monet DeWall 90/90 wall panel marking saw is a computer numeric controlled wall panel saw with touch screen user interface. Cuts and marks up to 2 boards at a time using 2x4 through 2x8 or cuts and marks one board at a time. Call for pricing, FOB MO 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2013 Monet DeSauw Finger Jointing Line

• Monet DeSauw Cut-Off/Shaper Unit • Rook Metering Equipment Glue Machine ($22,900 New in 2021) • Monet DeSauw Finger Joint Press • Excludes Dust Collection System

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Pricteion! c Redu DANCO GANG-RIP SAW • 3 3/8" Maximum Thickness • 13 1/2" Maximum Distance from Rip Fence to Outer Saw • 100 HP Arbor Motor • 2 HP Feed Motor • 7 1/2 HP Dust Collector • 480 Volt / 3 Phase • Waste Conveyor with Short Incline $35,000 NOW $21,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

EKSTROM-CARLSON MODEL E STRAIGHT LINE RIP SAW • 10 HP Arbor Motor • 3 HP Variable Speed Feed • 4" Maximum Thickness (when using 18" Blade) • 48" Throat • Adjustable Rip Fence • Overhead Holddown • Automatic Chain Oiler • Dust Outlets $10,500 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 PCS / MiTek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw 2005 PCS/MiTek Twin Axis sheathing saw: Cuts X and Y axis simultaneously in one pass through the saw. Cuts up to 1″ thick, wood sheathing material, minimum width 3″. Fully enclosed to reduce noise, dust, and improve operator safety; automated via downloaded sheathing cutting files from wall design software. Includes 8 foot long idler infeed conveyor and outfeed conveyor with pop-up skate wheels, (1) spare blade and all available spare parts.

220v/440v, 3phase electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical PC. 100 PSI at 14 CFM air required. $17,991 NOW $11,950 FOB VA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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1995 Speed Cut Metra Cut Model SSA-17 1995 SpeedCut Metra-Cut model SSA-17 centerline radial arm includes center-point cutting, turntable cutting system, 20ft. infeed, 10ft. out-feed conveyor. $5,990 FOB OH 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1993 Mitek Easy Set 4 Blade Component Saw 1993 MiTek Easy Set 4-blade component saw, with swing-arm central control system, digital/analog display, power length carriage, waste conveyor. Cuts 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 12″ lumber depths. Cuts to 12″ 4 angle floor webs. 220v, 3ph power. $8,990 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw • Model 348B • Automated Setup via Download or Semi-Automated Setup via Touch Screen Input • 23 Axes of Automation Sets up in 2 to 15 Seconds • Five Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 up to 20' • Waste Conveyor (under saw)

• Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) • Excludes: Live Deck (in front of saw) • 480 Volt / 3 Phase • Available March 2024

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IF ONLY YOU COULD NAIL EVERYTHING IN LIFE THIS EASILY. With a Terminailer XP, it takes only one person to drive between 30% and 70% of the framing nails in any given job. And all this nailing is done within a secure enclosure, so your people are protected from costly nailing injuries while eliminating literally millions of repetitive motions (4,001,398 repetitive motions to be exact, judging from the total nail count tallied recently on a two year-old Terminailer XP).

That’s a lot of nails successfully installed to be sure, and a lot of debilitating repetition your workers’ hands are spared, without any complicated training, software or lengthy setup time required.

Developed by people who know wall panel production, Terminailer XP boasts multiple repeat buyers, 20-plus machines performing exceptionally in the field and tens of millions of nails installed.

Thoroughly field-proven, Terminailer is ready to drive greater productivity for you.

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What’s the Difference Between a Lease and a Loan?

Carl Villella, CLFP President, Acceptance Leasing & Financing Service

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he question of what’s the difference between a lease and a loan comes up often, and there are some clear differences that can affect how a client decides to finance their commercial equipment.

When a client decides to lease equipment, they make regular lease payments for the right to use the equipment. The equipment is owned by the lessor. If the client can no longer make payments, the equipment is returned to lessor. If the client takes out a loan for the equipment, he/she owns the equipment and makes regular payments to the funder.

When leasing equipment, the lessee has the option to simply return the equipment to the lessor at the termination of the leasing agreement. In the case of a loan, the client intends to own the equipment once all the payments are made.

As you can see, a lease builds no equity or ownership in the asset. But if the asset is a rapidly depreciating one (think computers or vehicles), it may make sense to simply “pay as you go” and return it when the term is up.

At the conclusion of a loan, the client owns the equipment outright, and can do with it whatever he/she likes. At the conclusion of a lease, the client has a number of options (depending on the lease agreement). The equipment can be returned, as noted above, or it can be renewed for an additional term, or the lessee can exercise the option to purchase the asset at a predetermined or fair market price.

Whether you decide to finance your new or used equipment using a leasing agreement or a financing (i.e., loan) agreement, we can help with both! Call us at 412 262-3225 to discuss your options. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are Acceptance Leasing and Financing Service, Inc. We are in our 32nd year of business in 2024. Established in 1992, we pride ourselves on our Certified Leasing and Financing Professional designation. We are a member of SBCA and a frequent attendee of the BCMC tradeshows. We can provide financing for any new and, regardless of age, used equipment.

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Strong businesses thrive on solid relationships. Working with Simpson Strong-Tie, you have direct access to dedicated professionals who are focused on customer success.

As part of our services, experienced designers and licensed engineers take the time to listen and understand your unique project challenges. We also offer accredited training on truss connectors and comprehensive training on our design and management software. Plus, our innovative products are widely available and backed by expert service and support. It all adds up to solutions that are every bit as reliable as the people behind them.

Team up with a proven industry partner. To learn more, visit go.strongtie.com/componentsolutions or call (800) 999-5099.

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Gear motor providing conveyor speed of 36' per minute. Forward and reversing controls for location at both ends of conveyor unit.

Material capacity range - 4' through 24' lumber. Chain deck pedestals 20' long with cross bracing. Staging area at the saw independent of the live deck system.

30,000lb. Deck capacity.

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Our Table Presses offer supreme versatility & functionality The Mini 8 and Mini 10 are ideal for the frame & truss industry. With a 40t pressing head, the ability to press any truss, hip, jack or other pressing requirement is an absolute breeze!

Key features available include:

TABLE TOP OPTIONS: A plastic slotted table top with weg-it jigging or a steel top with 5.9” centered holes that accommodate bolt on truss jigging. Mini 8 ride on at ground level, 8ft wide / Mini 10 at table level, 10ft wide – Both can have Floor Truss Jigging as an optional extra.

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Wescana Vertical Truss Stacker 4 Lifting Arms Stack Trusses from 20' to 60' Spans (2 HP / 3 Phase) Stacking Capacity of 30 Trusses with Indexing for Each Truss Stacked 28 Second Cycle Time Automatic Truss Sensors to Activate Lifting Arms PLC Controlled 7" Touch Screen User Interface Dual, Manual & Automated Electric Controls 70' Powered Outside Conveyor (1 HP / 3 Phase) Call for Price - FOB Alberta Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Hydro-Air Mark-8 & Mark-10 Presses with Magnetic Pedestals Mark 8 / Mark 10 System (1) Mark 8 mono-press with boom and hydraulic pump (last used 7/19/2023) (1) Mark 10 mono-press with boom and hydraulic pump (last used 7/19/2023) (1) Lot of power chords (42) fully operational Mark 8 / Mark 10 tables (1) 100' of electrical feed rail Mark 8 Pedestals *All Mark 8 tables are modified to work with the Mark 10 C-clamp press (2) oversized Mark 8 splice tables (1) Mark 8 peak table (2) Mark 8 splice tables, convertible to web tables (8) Mark 8 web tables (4) double wide Mark 8 web tables Mark 10 Pedestals (2) large Mark 10 heel tables (4) Mark 10 heel tables, convertible to web tables (2) Mark 10 peak tables (17) Mark 10 splice / web tables

Used - Lumbermate 50 Ton Hydraulic Press Cylinder Parts Machine $750 – Make Offer Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

CMF Peak-Up Truss Stacker • (2) CMF 4 Pedestal Peak-Up Stackers (Inline) • Stack (2) trusses up to 40' in length or (1) truss up to 90' in length • (2) Motors (240 Volt / 3 Phase) • Control Panel • Excludes: Truss Conveyor & Crash Bar/Target $10,000 FOB MD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

NEW! WESCANA TRACKLESS ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • Trackless Roller Gantry • Ride-On Platform at Table System Height • 24" Diameter x 1" Wall x 14' • 2' per Second Travel Speed Long Gantry Roller • Continuous 3/4" Steel • 7.5 HP / 3 Phase Gear Motor Slotted Top Table with Safety Brake • Manual Roof Jig Hardware • Controlled Motor Drive • Ejectors for Side or End System for Start & Stop Eject • Safety Barrier & Electric Eyes • 2 Park Sections • Front & Rear Emergency Shut • Optional Wizard Ready Off Bar Tables, Transfer Rollers, • Joystick Operation Control Exiting Conveyor, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor

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(18) Non-operational tables (magnets may still work) (1) Mark 10 peak table (1) Mark 8 peak table (6) double wide Mark 8 web tables (10) Mark 8 web tables Extra presses (1) Mark 10 C-clamp, repacked, no platen (1) Mark 10 boom with motor, no pump, no C-clamp press (2) Mark 10 C-clamp press heads, used, no rams, no platens Misc parts (1) Mark 10 pump, used but good (1) Mark 8 pump, used but good (1) Mark 8 ram, used, pitted (2) Mark 8 platens - used (3) drive sprockets (1) trolley wheel (3) splice table assembly brackets for Mark 8 or Mark 10 (3) heel table bottom limit bars (3) heel table top clamps, 1 needs repair (28) chord stops (21) web stops (76) steel bars for holding plate boxes on the side of tables (1) lot of feed rail parts (1) lot of C-Clamp packing parts (1) lot of misc parts More Information HERE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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A Mixed Start to 2024

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eginnings always feed the temptation to look ahead and make predictions, and recent economic news, podcasts, and websites have featured their fill.

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2024 went out on a fairly positive note and it was tempting to try to extend that optimism beyond the first few weeks of January.

But despite encouraging signals, December’s inflation number, released mid-month, showed that there are still challenges to tackle. The year-over-year number came in at 3.4%—an unexpected jump from November.

Slow progress Since reaching a high of 9.1% in June of 2022, the annualized inflation rate has been on a downward trend. It declined to a low of 3% this past June, but it’s been a few steps forward and a few steps back since then.

The Federal Reserve, trying to slow the economy down and reach its desired target of 2% inflation, raised interest rates 11 times in 15 months.

The Fed paused rate hikes last September and tentatively penciled in three interest rate cuts for 2024. Exhilaration on Wall Street over that possibility fueled record highs in all major indices.

December’s inflation number, however, caused the market to give up some of those gains, although we remain close to the high-water mark. It appears we have returned to market volatility and an air of uncertainty lingers.

Whether the Fed will make good on its hoped-for interest rate cuts early in the year or take a wait-and-see approach is the current question on Wall Street and Main Street.

“Fed-guessing” has become the pastime of pundits and analysts, some of whom still foresee interest-rate relief in 2024, but perhaps more slowly or later than anticipated.

Forecasts mixed With the economy looking stronger throughout last year and the U.S. labor market adding jobs at higher rates than expected, recession predictions have begun to mostly—although not completely—fade.

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Predictions for slow but steady growth this year picked up steam after four quarters of modest GDP gains last year.

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Pacific Peak Up Stacker Used-as-is Pacific Automation 60’ peak up stacker / (4) lift arms with indexing heads / Adjustable pop-up platform / Target for triggering stacking cycle / Powered truss conveyor as shown / Center rolls can be moved to unload from top chord side / Control panel with auto and manual stacking mode. $13,950 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

1993 Mitek Easy Set 4 Blade Component Saw 1993 MiTek Easy Set 4-blade component saw, with swing-arm central control system, digital/analog display, power length carriage, waste conveyor. Cuts 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 12″ lumber depths. Cuts to 12″ 4 angle floor webs. 220v, 3ph power. $8,990 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time).

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Navigating Employee Consolidation After an Acquisition: A Blueprint for Success n the dynamic landscape of corporate growth, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a common strategy for companies aiming to expand their market presence and enhance their capabilities. While these endeavors hold promises of increased efficiency and amplified market share, the process of managing employee consolidation post-acquisition can be intricate. How an organization navigates this critical phase can significantly impact the morale and performance of the remaining workforce, so you’ll need a strategy to ensure a smooth and positive transition.

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Communication is key One of the cornerstones of effective employee consolidation is transparent communication.

Uncertainty breeds anxiety, and during times of change, rumors and speculation can spread rapidly.

Leadership should proactively communicate the reasons behind the acquisition, the anticipated benefits, and the potential impact on employees. Open dialogue should be encouraged, allowing employees to voice concerns and seek clarification. Timely and honest communication builds trust, alleviates fears, and lays the foundation for a smoother transition.

Cultural integration Corporate culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the work environment. During an acquisition where companies may have distinct cultures, blending these into a cohesive whole is crucial.

Leaders should invest time in understanding the existing culture within the acquired company and identify common values that can serve as a basis for integration. By acknowledging and respecting the unique attributes of each organization’s culture, a harmonious work environment can emerge, boosting employee morale.

Employee involvement and support Empowering employees to actively participate in the consolidation process can significantly improve their sense of ownership and engagement. It’s important to establish forums for open discussions, seek input on integration strategies, and involve employees in decision-making processes where feasible. Additionally, providing support mechanisms, such as counseling services, mentorship programs, and training initiatives, can help employees adapt to the changes, fostering a positive outlook and minimizing resistance.

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Talent retention strategies Employee retention should be a focal point during consolidation efforts. Talented individuals are critical assets, and losing them can be detrimental to the organization. Implementing retention strategies, such as personalized career development plans, competitive compensation packages, and recognition programs, demonstrates a commitment to valuing and retaining top talent. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions during times of change reinforces a positive workplace culture.

Addressing job redundancies thoughtfully Inevitably, some roles may become redundant due to overlapping functions post-acquisition.

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Continuous feedback mechanisms Establishing feedback mechanisms is vital for assessing the success of consolidation efforts and making necessary adjustments. You should regularly solicit feedback from employees at all levels, measure morale, and gauge productivity. This ongoing evaluation process allows leadership to identify areas for improvement, address concerns promptly, and adapt strategies to enhance the overall employee experience.

Effectively managing employee consolidation after an acquisition is a multifaceted challenge that requires strategic planning, open communication, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. By prioritizing transparent communication, cultural integration, employee involvement, talent retention, thoughtful handling of redundancies, and continuous feedback mechanisms, organizations can not only weather the challenges of consolidation but also emerge with a stronger, more united workforce. In doing so, they set the stage for sustained success and improved employee morale and performance in the post-acquisition landscape.

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ver the course of 38+ years in the truss and component business, I’ve had the opportunity to see many unusual approaches to designing single family homes. Some I’ve thought were interesting, some were puzzling, and some were just odd – at least to my eye.

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During the 1980s, we supplied trusses to a handful of earth shelter homes, including one for a co-worker. An earth shelter home is typically built set into a hill so that the surrounding earth provides shelter and insulation from harsh weather. In some cases, including my co-worker’s home, soil is also placed above the roof, in his case about 24” thick. As you can imagine, this is a significant amount of additional weight even before you consider the snow load anticipated for our area. Although I’ve always had confidence in the loads that wood trusses can carry, the idea of that soil being over my head would never sit well with me. I would also be concerned about the possibility of water leakage and damage over time, and the challenge in dealing with any leaks and resulting water damage. And I know that my somewhat claustrophobic wife would never set foot in the house!

Another design that has stuck with me over the years had me scratching my head for both aesthetic and structural reasons. The house had a very simple 20’x20’ ground floor, but the second floor cantilevered out 10’ on all four sides. To me, the result was something resembling a toadstool. Structurally, we ended up designing an open web floor system, with primary trusses 30” deep. Floor trusses in the east/west direction were 6” shallower because they were designed to be threaded through openings in the trusses running north/south. To add to the challenge, this house was built in the days before we had 3D layout software, so all the geometry and multiple load cases needed to be developed manually.

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While working for a glulam and heavy timber company, we supplied a house project that involved the house spanning over a small creek below. The entire house was supported approximately 20’ above the water below by a large, heavy glulam structure spanning over 80’. The view from the house was spectacular, and it was certainly unique, but I recall remarking that the cost for the structural package alone was more than the finished cost of a more typical home.

Of course, I’ve also seen my share of crazy architectural “wonders” that couldn’t be translated from paper to the real world, including long spans with impossibly slender cross-sections and cathedral ceilings that protruded through the roof plane.

Have you had plans cross your desk that were truly unique? Home designs that you had to explain to the designer and builder were just not possible? Please share them with me.

If you want help finding that next perfect component designer or design job in Canada, please contact me. If your work is in the mass timber world anywhere in North America, I’d love to talk to you about connecting you to that next great job or candidate. You can reach me at secord@thejobline.com, or 800-289-5627 ext. 2. I’m also happy to engage at: LinkedIn.com/in/geordiesecord. www.thejobline.com

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AWC Releases New Wood Design Standards

By Madison Stephens, Communications Manager

he American Wood Council (AWC) released its three new 2024 wood design standards: the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®), Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS).

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These have already been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Additionally, the 2024 NDS and the 2024 WFCM are referenced in the International Code Council’s 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Residential Code.

AWC maintains an ANSI-approved consensus process where interested parties sit on AWC’s Wood Design Standards Committee and work to update AWC’s wood design standards, which are referenced in the national model building codes. In essence, to properly design and build a wood structure in the United States, someone must use AWC’s design standards.

“The Design Standards Committee did an incredible job working to bring these standards together, getting them approved, and then referenced by the ICC. These publications are the results of multiple years of work and research,” said Jackson Morrill, AWC’s President & CEO. While each publication has a unique purpose, all are focused specifically on wood-based design. The highlights of this year’s changes are summarized below.

The NDS is the primary design standard for wood structures. The 2024 publication includes new provisions for the design of shear for bending members and connections with four or more members. Additionally, changes were made to Chapter 16 of the NDS to bring its fire design provisions into alignment with the 2024 FDS. The 2024 FDS contains new provisions for fire design and includes calculation procedures for determining structural fire resistance, thermal separations, and burnthrough resistance of protected and unprotected wood members and assemblies.

Additionally, the 2024 specifications address the added fire resistance and thermal protection of wood cover, gypsum panels, and insulation.

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The WFCM applies to wood structure elements like sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural panel sheathing, structural composite limber, wood I-joists, and wood trusses. The 2024 changes were made to align the requirements with updated wind and snow loading provisions approved in ASCE 7-22.

AWC’s Vice President of Engineering Bradford Douglas noted that these publications are the culmination of over five years of design standards and the work doesn’t stop now. AWC is already working to compile Commentaries on the new standards to further support quality wood construction and ensure the standards are user-friendly.

All three standards are available for free viewing on the AWC website. A printed or electronic version of the 2024 NDS and 2024 WFCM will be available for purchase once the Commentaries are added later this year.

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Define loads quickly for all trusses in a region with the Load Areas Tool.

A Versatile Tool with Significant Time Savings A key feature of the Load Areas Tool within iModel is its simplicity. Three different load types, including point, line, and polygon area loads, can be applied using just a single tool, making it remarkably versatile and user-friendly. It also allows designers the ability to edit existing load areas with ease—a significant time-saving advantage.

The new Load Areas Tool within iModel presents a game-changing solution for component manufacturers as well as lumber and building material plants. Engineered to enhance the workflow and optimize truss load management, Load Areas saves users significant time with fewer clicks. To learn more about how the latest tool can improve your design process, contact your local Alpine® Sales Representative.

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1997 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 42-60 ft Stretch Trailer (BL-2) 1997 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 42′60′ – Lakeside trailer features 5th-wheel connection, sliding tandem axle, locking rollers and hydraulic lift neck. Current DOT inspection September 2023. 50% brakes and 50% tire tread remains. 26,000 GVWR. $33,495 FOB MO Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1999 JDH Trussmaster 48' Roll-Off Trailer • Hydraulic Front End • Sliding Tandems • Roller Locks Roller Brakes (not working) • • Winches & Straps • Headache Rack Tires & Brakes are Good • • DOT is Current $19,900 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 36-51 ft Stretch Trailer (OR-1) 1997 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 36′51′ – Lakeside trailer features 5th-wheel connection, sliding tandem axle, locking rollers and hydraulic lift neck. Current DOT inspection September 2023. 50% brakes and 50% tire tread remains. 26,000 GVWR $28,997 FOB MO Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 42′-60′ Stretch Roll-off Trailer 2005 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 42′-60′ Stretch Roll-off Trailer features near-flat profile, sliding tandem axle, split locking rollers, hydraulic lift neck, and ABS brakes.

Trailer is currently DOT certified and all lights are working. Brakes have estimated 90% life remaining. 6 of the tires have an estimated 75% life remaining, 2 tires will need to be replaced soon. GVWR 68,000 lbs. As-IS Where-Is. $35,990 FOB IA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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1993 JDH Trussmaster 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer • Fixed Tandem • Spring Suspension Roller Locks • • Winches & Straps • Headache Rack Tires are Good (less than 5,000 • miles on tires) • DOT is Current • Video available upon request $19,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2023 Stoll 40' Truss Tran Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer • (2) 12,000 Lb Axles • Hydraulic Disk Brakes • 4" Pipe Rollers • Hydraulic Roller Locks & Brakes • Support Rollers Over The Gooseneck • Diamond Metal Plate Between Rollers • (8) Winches & Straps • Single Cylinder Scissor Hoist • Self Contained 12 Volt Hydraulic Pump • Remote Control • Lightly Used • Ready for immediate delivery $49,900 NOW $44,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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EMSI Teeter Cart Width – 46” / Length – 73” / Load Capacity – 2850 pounds / Pneumatic tires – 14.5 inch / Maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants, and lumber yards / Quick Assembly by bolting parts together / All hardware is supplied / Upright 2 x 4’s not supplied / Medium duty tires rated at 1500 lbs each are included.

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New Hain Company Micro Mini Measuring System Video Here $3,499 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

Used - Quincy 25 Horsepower Screw Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates.

Compressors (2x) Taken from service | Optional: Refrigerated 12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches Air Dryer - $500 & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board $3500 each repair or replacement and new tower light.

Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes.

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NEW GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPPING 1 1/4" wide x .035 thick. $159 per coil. $2,950 per skid (21 coils). FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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.

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.

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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

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.

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Used Teeter Carts Steel teeter carts, quantity of (16), for moving bulk material for production staging, can be used to deliver full units to sawyer or long cut material to an assembly area at a convenient working height. Size 72″ long x 46″ wide x 32″ high, 2,500 lb. load capacity. Feature (2) pneumatic tires/ steel wheel, and (2) swivel casters.

Units shown without large tires: quantity of (3) at $500 each.

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A New Wood Construction Connectors Catalog for the New Year

By Bryan Wert

We just released our updated Wood Construction Connectors catalog (CC-2024) which features our product line that has a legacy that started in 1956.

This year’s 372-page version begins with a colorful, attention-grabbing cover design and is packed inside with all the technical details that help people build safer, stronger structures.

irst, I’d like to start with a little trivia. To celebrate our new Wood Construction Connectors catalog, we took a stroll down memory lane, dusting off more than half a century of connector catalog covers. Our company was founded in 1956 by Barclay Simpson and the very first catalog appeared in 1957. Customers have been eagerly anticipating each new version ever since.

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I know that anticipation firsthand. Before I joined Simpson 17 years ago, I was one of the structural engineers excited to go through each new catalog to discover what innovative new products were coming out. I could always rely upon them to solve issues in the design and construction of structures I was working on.

One quick example was when the RBC – or roof boundary clip – was brand new. We had been having inspection issues brought up by the county when using A35 clips to attach blocking between trusses to wall top plates when there was a gap between the blocking and the top plate. Simpson found out about this issue and designed the RBC to allow for that gap and still transfer shear – solving the problem for many engineers and builders.

It’s a full circle moment as I get to be the one to now share our new catalog with everyone. The first blog in this series introduced our newest product offerings in C-C-2024. In this article, I’m sharing products we’ve discontinued and replaced with new solutions, and then will highlight a few improvements we’ve made to this year’s edition.

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Discontinued Products and Their New Replacements We are committed to innovation in structural connectors to meet evolving customer needs.

When our older products become obsolete due to a change in the building code or methods of construction, we want to highlight our newer products as a replacement. In this catalog, we are discontinuing six product series: •

The DGF fire wall hanger series has been completely replaced with the new DGT/DGHT fire wall hanger line. The DGT and DGHT line reduces the number of SKUs while covering the same number of joist/truss sizes.

They are ideal for Type III multi-family construction with a two-hour fire rating, code listing, and can be installed with 1 ½” and 2 ½” power-driven or hand-installed nails. We have this engineering letter to help you update your specifications from the DGF to the DGT series of hangers.

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The H1 hurricane tie has been replaced by the next-generation H1A hurricane tie, designed for nominal 2x lumber and suitable for roof truss, rafter, pergola or deck attachments. It offers an improved fastener pattern that increases allowable uplift and F2 lateral loads. It installs with only a single nail size and fewer nails overall than the previous model.

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The ECBQ elevated column base, mainly available in the country’s Southeast region, has been replaced by the ECB, which was designed with multi-story stacked balconies in mind. It features a 2″ standoff, providing enough room for a moisture barrier and thin finish surface to be poured over the balcony framing while still allowing for a 1″ standoff to prevent post decay.

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The ICFVL ledger connector has been discontinued. The new ICFVL6 and ICFVL8 ICFVL ledger connectors solve the challenges of mounting wood or steel ledgers to insulated concrete form (ICF) walls and the two new models allow for insulated concrete form (ICF) walls up to 3-¼” or up to 4-½” in thickness, respectively. As with the previous ICFVL, in wood ledger applications the ICFVL-W is required for 2x ledgers, and the ICFVL-CW is needed for 1 3/4″ LVL ledgers.

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Also on the discontinued list are the CSHP18 and CSHP20 high performance coil strap. They have been replaced by CS18 and CS22 coil strap.

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Finally, there is a minor error on our discontinued page of the catalog. It shows no replacement product for the CS16 in stainless steel. However, while there is no longer a CS16SS coiled strap with a length of 150 ft., it can be ordered in our CS16SS–R version, which comes in a length of 25 ft.

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Here Are Some of the Bigger Changes to Our 2024 Catalog We’ve added a helpful two-page illustration on pp.198–199 showing where on a mass timber building you would use different connectors.

We made the decision to include more Mass Timber connectors in this catalog. Now, along with the CBH concealed beam hanger, we’ve added the ACBH and HSKP concealed hangers, which can be seen on pp. 150–155 of the catalog.

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With an allowable stress design load capacity of up to 20 kips, the ACBH™ Aluminum Concealed Beam Hanger is the strongest connector in our line of concealed end-grain beam hangers, more than doubling the capacity of our lighter CBH hanger. Like the CBH, its concealed connection allows for a wood-only aesthetic while offering one- and two-hour fire resistance ratings per ASTM E119. And if even higher loads are needed, it can be installed in a double condition to achieve twice the load capacity.

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The HSKP™ Heavy Seated Knife Plate is another hanger that preserves the look of mass timber beams while meeting high-demand loads. It installs with Strong-Drive® SDCF Timber-CF structural screws and CJTPL steel dowel. Offering the highest load ratings yet in our line of concealed beam hangers, the HSKP has an allowable load capacity of up to 33 kips. It can be installed in wood-to-wood beam-to-beam or beam-to-column conditions and is also available without the back plate and screws for wood-to-steel conditions as well. It has been tested for drift and can be used in any seismic design category. ASTM E119 one-hour and two-hour fire testing is complete and the report showing these ratings should be finalized shortly.

Software and web applications for helping designers choose the proper connectors have been made more prominent and identifiable thanks to larger graphics on various product pages throughout this catalog.

Whenever possible, if we can make the room in the catalog for information that has previously been shown in a technical bulletin, we do. For example, on p. 173 and p. 175, we pulled information from the technical bulletin

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T-C-NAILUPLFT. These pages now show uplift loads for ITS, MIT, HIT, BA, and HB hangers when they’re attached on nailers, showing values for I-joists both with and without web stiffeners.

A test program was completed to update loads for HU and HUC hangers that are installed on grout-filled masonry or concrete walls using the new Titen Turbo™ screws where, in many cases, increased downloads were the result. Check out pp. 253–255 for more info.

Now that the Titen® heavy-duty (THD™) screw anchor is available in stainless steel (as the THDSS), some masonry hangers that install with the THD are also available in stainless steel, providing solutions for the harshest environments. The THDSS has serrated carbon-steel threads brazed on the tip of the anchor to help undercut concrete. However, because these lead threads are considered sacrificial in corrosive environments, the THDSS must be an inch longer than the carbon-steel THD used with galvanized hangers. The specific models of THDSS are noted for the LGUM, HGUM and MBHU hangers in their respective load tables’ footnotes on pages 256–260.

Please download the full catalog PDF on our website, or if you want a printed catalog, please contact your local Simpson Strong-Tie representative. And, let us know your favorite new products or features in this catalog. We love to hear from our customers!

The articles, A New Wood Construction Connectors Catalog for the New Year, Part I and Part II 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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Alpine Lumber Carousel 7 Bunk Capacity (up to 12' Lumber) Pushbutton Control Station 10 HP / 3 Phase Motor In working condition when removed in August 2023 $11,900 FOB Manitoba 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 • Includes separate 2012 Pneumatech AD-50 Air Dryer (1 Phase) $4,250 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Material Carts 36" x 62" Steel Framed Material Carts with 2 Vertical Metal Posts 6" Wheels (2 Fixed & 2 Swivel) 22 Available at $325 Each $6,500 for all Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

SL-Laser Model ProDirector 7 Projection System Improved model ProDirector 7, green-color laser projection system from SL-Laser.

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface for faster setup and fabrication times. New employees are productive more quickly, with less training required. Each laser head provides 21′ projection length (at 15-foot ceiling heights). New model PD7 projector heads are smaller in size than previous models, have diodes that are easier than ever to swap out and maintain, and project an even clearer line onto the building surface.

System includes projector heads, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer’s structure, factory installation, training, and options for computer controls. Works with each connector plate manufacturer’s design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase.

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Used Steel Material Carts Total quantity of (54) steel material carts feature C-channel construction, with 4 caster wheels each: 2-fixed, 2-swivel allowing for maneuvering. Quantity of each size: (21) 3’x5′, (10) 3’x5′ heavier duty, (10) 3’x6′, (8) 3’x7′, (4) 4’x4′, & (1) 4’x7′, Configuration of frame and wheel size may vary. $300 ea. FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2017 L-M Double End-Bump Rollcase Station 2017 L-M Double End-Bump Rollcase.

This unit serves an integral part of precision package cutting. The heavy duty steel fabricated main frame of the Rollcase is assembled with 10 bed rolls, machined from 5″ steel pipe. All ten (10) rolls are driven together with RC80 roller chain. Back up rolls are also mounted on the main frame to align the package squarely to the bumping surfaces. A hydraulic 40 gallon power unit delivering 20 GPM is used to power bed rollers that are driven to pound the package of lumber against a reinforced steel face, to flush up one end which either eliminates or reduces end trims. A variable speed drive allows for precision control during the bumping process. Includes 15 HP electric motor, motor starter, strainer, relief valve, return filter and all available accessories at the hydraulic unit. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electric power required. $34,997 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.co

2021 All Lift Stand-Alone Jib Crane 2021 All Lift 3-Ton floor mounted jib crane with 18-ft span, 16-ft reach and 10′-6″ working height, with a 360° rotating boom, this heavy-duty jib crane can provide service to large areas. All Lift jib cranes feature a heavy wall structural steel pipe mast with a 78″ diameter reinforced base plate, allowing for continuous alignment and minimal deflection. The rolled steel I-beam features a tapered flange for smooth trolley travel, and safety end stops at both ends of the boom. (must be mounted on a 4′ deep cement foundation with rebar).

System includes an electric 3-Ton capacity hoist with a trolley connecting to a Panels Plus panel lift with 12′ wall height capacity.

New, this complete system costs approx. $25,000 (with “soft costs” that included freight and install, approx. $30k total). 230 volt electrical required. $19,997 FOB az Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.co

2016 5-Bay Ranger LRS, with (4) Magazines

2016 Ranger LRS designed to fit the MiTek Blade linear saw, includes (5) lumber carts,

(4) lumber magazines, overall beam length of 50-ft with end column supports, footprint of 50′ x 52′. Pick head is screw-type. Includes light-curtain perimeter beam, operator’s console, perimeter safety fencing and rails for carts.

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800-382-0329 2021 Triad Floor Cassette System $339,000 NOW $289,000 FOB CO

TRIAD GENERATION 3 FRAMING TABLE Lengths to 76' Powered Width Adjustment (6'-9" to 18'-3") Joist Locators at 16", 24" and 19.2" Centers Accommodates 2x8 through 2x12 Lumber, LVL, I-Joists & Open Web Floor Trusses

TRIAD TRIDENT NAIL BRIDEG WITH ROUTER Programmable Touch Screen 3 Tool Mounts with Tilt Capacity (Excludes Nail Guns) Router Mount (Excludes Router Motor) Auto Sizing Plate Fire Bridge Auto Return Accommodates Horizontal & Vertical Decking Needs replacement sensors

TRIAD STUD STITCHER WITH MATERIAL BRIDGE Programmable Touch Screen 208 Volt / 3 Phase 3 Tool Mounts on Each Side (Excludes Nail Guns) New price was $481,488 Bridge Auto Return Installation is available at additional expense 4,000 Lb Capacity Material Bridge (joists, studs or drywall) 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! WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO!

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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. $3,000 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 SL-Laser PD-4 Laser System 2010 SL-Laser model ProDirector-4, 4-head system includes four (4) projectors with universal mounts, two (2) PC terminals with stands and all available cables. Green laser projection. In working order when decommissioned. Replacement cards no longer available. Projectors can be used to prolong the life of an existing PD-6 projector. 120 v, 1 phase electrical required. $26,875 FOB QC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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he Hain Systems Framer (HSF) will help you build square and accurate wall panels for residential or commercial construction applications. It will help you cut building costs by saving time and improving your quality. It’s a reliable, efficient and proven Electrical Supply: 110 VACsimple design. The HSF is based on a proven design with over 20 years of actual production system that features a ruggedly 1/4 HP, 110ItVAC, Linearfully Actuator useMotor: and maintenance experience. comes assembled and is designed for portable job site framing or in-plant permanent Highly Accurate: +/- .010 Inches installation.

The table has many optional attachments and will support Mylar Tape wall layout or any other type of layout. The Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion optional gun rails can also be retro-fit to any table.

Stops: Jig Bored Steel Stop Blocks:

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Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5Structural feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Thick-wall Steel Tubing, Jig Welded for Accuracy Height: 12 inches 90Depth: psi (10 12 CFM Air Flow Recommended) inches

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BAM Door Loader, Model 2001

Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) door loader, model 2001. Allows you to stack door slabs horizontally and feeds them into a horizontal door machine like the BAM model 996E-TS. Mechanically adjusts door stack height vertically as slabs are fed into machine.

Clamp automatically adjusts to type and size of door slab: steel, solid-core or hollowcore, from 6-ft to 8-ft heights. Electronic, programmed controller manages the loading process. Loader positions the door stacks adjacent to the door machine infeed to save effort of the operator. Pneumatic motor and heavy-duty drive train provide dependable continuous use. Cycle time approximately (30) seconds per loaded door slab.

Footprint approx. 10′ x 10′ x 11′. Weight 2,000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 120 PSI at 20 CFM (1/2″ ID line min.) air required.

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Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) model 2220, stair wedge saw station automatically produces wood wedges used to lock stair treads and risers into slots cut into the stair stringers…

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BAM Pre-Hung Door Machine Titan Series Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) Titan series pre-hung door machine. Designed to produce between 150 and 250 doors per day. Multi-function door machine capable of doors 1′-6″ to 4′-0″ in width, and both 6′-8″ or 8′-0″ door heights. Processes both 1 3/8″ and 1 3/4″ thick door slabs. Machines the door, hinge jamb and strike jamb all at the same time. Capable hinge sizes include 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, 4″ x 4″, 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ with 5/8″ radius. Cycle time with flush hinge routing is 45 seconds. 10′ long x 7′-6″ wide footprint. Shipping weight 4,000 lbs.

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team.

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Accidents are unplanned and unexpected events that cause injury, Idealmente, los programas de seguridad están dirigidos a prevenir property damage, and/or financial loss in the workplace. Incidents or accidentes e incidentes, pero si uno ocurre, tenga listo un procedimiento “near misses” don’t result in loss, but have the potential to do so. de investigación de accidentes y capacite a sus empleados en su implementación. Investigue TODOS los accidentes y lesiones; la Ideally, safety programs focus on preventing accidents and incidents, gravedad determina el alcance de la investigación. Si se conduce but if one occurs, have an accident investigation procedure ready and train correctamente, la investigación del accidente le ayuda a identificar your employees how to use it. Investigate ALL accidents and injuries; problemas, solucionarlos, mejorar sus programas de seguridad y prevenir the severity determines the extent of the investigation. Handled properly, futuros accidentes. accident investigation helps you look at problems, solve them, improve your safety programs, and prevent future accidents.

Accident investigation should prevent recurrence. Adhering strictly to fact finding in a neutral, non-confrontational manner identifies the true attitudes, behaviors, and other factors that led to the problem.

Analyzing facts and asking a neutral “why” question helps find the root cause of the accident. For example, if employee error caused the accident, dig further to determine why the employee made the error.

La investigación del accidente debe prevenir que éste se repita. La adherencia estricta al hallazgo de los hechos de una manera neutra y sin enfrentamiento identifica las actitudes, los comportamientos y otros factores reales que condujeron al problema. El análisis de los hechos y hacer las preguntas en un “por qué” neutro ayuda a encontrar la raíz del accidente.

Por ejemplo, si el accidente fue causado por error de un empleado, averigüe más a fondo para determinar por qué el empleado cometió el error.

La investigación del accidente no debe usarse para culpar, castigar o exonerar a trabajadores y Accident investigation should not be gerentes; en ese ambiente no saldrá a la luz la used to blame, punish or exonerate workers verdad. Si investiga un accidente simplemente and managers; true facts will not emerge para completar el papeleo y cumplir con in this environment. If you investigate an los requerimientos del seguro, erosionará la accident just to complete paperwork and confi anza en el sistema y no alcanzará su objetivo de prevención y satisfy insurance requirements, you will erode confidence in the system reducción de pérdidas. and you won’t achieve your goal of prevention and loss reduction.

La mejor persona para conducir la investigación es un supervisor A supervisor in the affected area is the best person to conduct an en el área afectada, porque es el más familiarizado con las herramientas, investigation because they are most familiar with the tools, equipment, los equipos y las personas afectadas. También puede que se necesiten and people involved. Experts in equipment, outside agencies, and other expertos en equipos, agencias externas y otros recursos técnicos. technical resources may also be needed.

Start your investigation by securing the scene, placing equipment out of service if necessary, and taking photos. Interview victims and witnesses. Collect evidence and records and document your observations.

Find the contributing factors to determine the accident’s root cause.

Document the recommended corrective actions, the people assigned to complete them, and a due date for completion.

Comience su investigación resguardando la escena, retirando de servicio equipos y, si fuera necesario, tomando fotos. Entreviste a las víctimas y a los testigos. Reúna pruebas y registros y documente sus observaciones. Encuentre los factores contribuyentes para determinar la causa que dio origen al accidente. Documente las acciones correctivas, las personas asignadas para completar las mismas y la fecha límite para terminarlas.

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Canadian Wood Council (CWC) Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference

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SBCA – Montana Chapter Meeting

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February 2 – 4

True Value Spring Reunion 2024

New Orleans, LA

February 6

SBCA of South Florida Chapter Meeting

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February 6 – 7

BLD Connection – BizCon North 2024

Bloomington, MN

February 7 – 8

Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Learning Exchange & LBM Expo

Hickory, NC

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SBCA – New York Chapter Meeting

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February 13

Canadian Wood Council (CWC) Light-Frame Wood Solutions Conference

Toronto, Canada

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SBCA of Michigan Chapter Meeting

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February 14 – 16

United Hardware 2024 Spring Buying Market

St. Cloud, MN

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SBCA – Kentucky Chapter Meeting

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LBM Advantage 2024 Annual Buying Show

Orlando, FL

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BLD Connection – BizCon South 2024

Altoona, IA

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Orgill 2024 Spring Dealer Market

Orlando, FL

February 26 – March 1

EduCode 2024 Conference & Exhibition

Las Vegas, NV

February 26 – 28

University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) of Texas—Houston

Houston, TX

February 27 – 29

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) 2024

Las Vegas, NV

MARCH 2024 March 1 – 2

International Housing Assoc. (IHA) Annual Meeting

Las Vegas, NV

March 5 – 7

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Annual

Houston, TX

March 6 – 8

National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) 56th Annual Frame Building Expo

Des Moines, IA

March 10 – 12

North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Leadership Summit

Tucson, AZ

March 12 – 14

Ace Hardware Spring Convention

Dallas, TX

March 13

IDEAS Lumber and Building Material Trade Show

King of Prussia, PA

March 18 – 20

Modular Building Institute (MBI) 2024 World of Modular

Orlando, FL

March 18 – 20

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIST) Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference (BEST6)

Austin, TX

March 19 – 21

Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) Conference & Expo

Atlantic City, NJ

March 19 – 21

Lean Summit 2024

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AGC—The Construction Association Annual Convention

San Diego, CA

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AGC—The Construction Association Contractors Solutions Expo

San Diego, CA

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Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) and Southern Forest Products Assoc. SFPA) Spring Meeting & Expo

New Orleans, LA

March 21

BLD Connection – 2024 Wisconsin Connection Conference

Baraboo, WI

March 21 – 23

JLC LIVE New England Residential Construction Show

Providence, RI

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Do it Best Spring Market 2024

Houston, TX

March 24 – 27

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International Mass Timber Conference

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National Hardware Show

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Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) and National Framers Council (NFC) Open Quarterly Meetings

Fort Worth, TX

APRIL 2024 April 17 – 19

MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC) Annual Workshop

Charlotte, NC

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American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) 2nd Annual Advocacy Day

Washington, D.C.

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LBM Advantage 2024 NextGen Leadership Conference

Denver, CO

MAY 2024 May 6 – 9

University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) of Texas—North Texas

Irving, TX

May 14 – 16

Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) and National Framers Council (NFC) Open Quarterly Meetings

Ashville, NC

May 14 – 16

Virginia Tech Short Course: Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction

Blacksburg, VA

JULY 2024 July 9 – 11

Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) and National Framers Council (NFC) Open Quarterly Meetings

Bellevue, WA

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ID: C11370 General | Plant Manager/Operations Truss/Panel/Framing Package Relocation: Texas, Arizona 20 years' experience.

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Markets: Single Family, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree in Industrial Engineering.

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Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired PMJ-tec in Switzerland

January 16, 2024 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has acquired PMJ-tec, a Swiss roofing and facade fastener manufacturer specializing in A2, A4 and other high grade corrosion resistant stainless steel products.

PMJ-tec, founded in 1975, has its main office and factory in Switzerland and warehouses as well as sales offices in Germany and the Netherlands. Its products, including bimetal fasteners, carbon steel fasteners and drainage pipe couplers, are engineered with over 45 years of expertise in the construction fastener industry and manufactured in compliance with rigorous internal and external standards.

“PMJ-tec is known not only for its superior quality products, but also for its commitment to the clients and service as well as innovation-oriented culture, all of which makes it a perfect match for Simpson Strong-Tie. This acquisition introduces bi-metal fasteners to our product portfolio, which is of great strategic importance to us”, explains Fabio Di Clemente Fabio Di Clemente, Director EU Strategy at Simpson Strong-Tie. The acquisition became effective on 1 December 2023.

About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship Applications Now Open January 19, 2024, Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship as part of the company’s Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship. The online scholarship application for the 2023–2024 academic year is now available to students in participating universities at strongtie. com/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024. Awards are for undergraduate study only (junior and senior years) in civil/structural engineering, architecture and construction management/technology.

The Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship provides recipients of the company’s Student Scholarship with access to industry contacts, relevant training, job leads, peer connections and community, plus an insider look at Simpson Strong-Tie as an industry leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation. Through their participation, recipients can build the industry knowledge and network to help maximize their future professional growth and success.

The Student Scholarship assists university students in meeting their education costs. Up to 120 scholarships of $3,000 per recipient are awarded every academic year to university students from more than 120 participating schools.

The Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Top Challenges for Builders in 2024

Posted January 29, 2024 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

According to the January 2024 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), high interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to be a problem in 2024. The second most widespread problem in 2023 was rising inflation, cited by 83% of builders, with 52% expecting it to be a problem in 2024.

Concerns over the cost and availability of labor have increased significantly in recent years, rising from only 13% of builders in 2011 to its peak at 87% in 2019. Fewer builders reported this problem in 2020 (65%), but the share rose again in 2021 (82%) and 2022 (85%). The share eased slightly in 2023 to 74%, and 75% expect the cost and availability of labor to remain a significant issue in 2024.

The share of builders experiencing significant problems with building materials prices has fluctuated over the years as well, reaching as low as 33% in 2011 to a peak of 96% in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The slowdown in single-family construction in 2023 made this less of a problem for builders last year, with 63% reporting it as a significant issue. Fewer (58%) expect it to remain an issue in 2024.

Compared to the supply-side problems of materials and labor, problems attracting buyers have not been as widespread, but builders expect many of them to become more of a problem in 2024. Buyers expecting prices or interest rates to decline if they wait was a significant problem for 71% of builders in 2023, with 77% expecting it to be an issue in 2024. A majority of builders (56%) also cited negative media reports making buyers cautious as a significant issue that is expected to continue in 2024.

NAHB Senior Economist Ashok Chaluvadi provides more details in this Eye on the Economy post, as well as a download to the full survey report.

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New Home Sales Bounce Back in December on Lower Mortgage Rates Posted January 25, 2024 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Falling interest rates in the closing weeks of 2023 helped to bring buyers off the sidelines and provide a boost for new home sales.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December increased 8.0% to a 664,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from an upwardly revised reading in November, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales in December is up 4.4% from a year earlier.

On an annual basis, new home sales totaled 668,000 in 2023, up 4.2% from the 2022 figure of 641,000.

“The solid new home sales rate in December was fueled by a lack of existing inventory in the resale market and declining interest rates,” said Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Birmingham, Ala. “The rise in sales also coincides with our latest builder surveys, which show a marked increase in future sales expectations because of falling mortgage rates.”

“New home sales ended the year on a high note thanks largely to falling interest rates and a decline in existing home sales,” said Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, NAHB’s assistant vice president for forecasting and analysis. “And while moderating interest rates are a promising sign for new home sales in the year ahead, long-term issues such as a shortage of buildable lots, a lack of skilled labor and excessive regulations will continue to pose challenges for builders.”

A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed, or a deposit is accepted. The home can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction or completed. In addition to adjusting for seasonal effects, the December reading of 664,000 units is the number of homes that would sell if this pace continued for the next 12 months.

New single-family home inventory in December remained elevated at a level of 453,000, up 0.4% compared to a year earlier. This represents an 8.2 months’ supply at the current building pace. A measure near a 6 months’ supply is considered balanced. Completed, ready-to-occupy inventory, 88,000 homes in December, is up 22.2% from a year ago. However, that inventory type remains just 19% of total inventory.

The median new home sale price in December was $413,200, edging down 3.0% from November, and down 13.8% compared to a year ago.

Regionally, on a year-to-year basis, new home sales are up in all four regions: up 3.5% in the Northeast, 3.6% in the Midwest, 5.2% in the South and 2.1% in the West.

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5 Engagement Strategies to Attract Students to the Trades Posted January 22, 2024 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The best spokespersons for recruiting new talent to the residential construction industry are professionals in the field. And there is an urgent need to attract skilled labor. According to a recent report from the Home Builders Institute (HBI) the running annual average of job openings in construction is approximately 723,000.

To help raise public awareness about the numerous career opportunities in the industry, NAHB participates in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month® each February. The CTE educational track encompasses a variety of fields such as residential construction, architecture and advanced manufacturing. Educational initiatives within CTE include classroom learning, certification programs and other work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Home builders associations (HBAs) and members can participate in CTE Month in a variety of ways, including: •

Participate in Job Shadow Week during the first week of February. Members can host students for a day at their place of business so that students can see real-world examples of careers in action. If you can’t get away from the jobsite, consider virtually sharing a “day in the life” of your career with a classroom. National Job Shadow Day is Feb. 2.

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Host a Career Exploration Panel at your HBA’s office. Highlight worthwhile job opportunities available in residential construction and rewarding lifestyles.

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Donate equipment to a local trades education program. HBAs may be in a prime position to donate equipment or supplies that meet industry standards, ensuring that students in secondary and post-secondary institutions have access to appropriate instruments for the respective career fields they hope to enter.

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Teach a middle school lesson plan. Engage students at the middle school level, creating excitement for technical career pathways. View sample lesson plans.

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Start an NAHB Student Chapter at a school in your community to enrich students’ educational experience and exposure to the home building industry through national programming and connection your HBA. NAHB offers step-by-step guidance and best practices to help you get started.

Visit the workforce development resource section for various downloadable careers in construction promotional materials and videos.

NAHB members are invited to share NAHB materials or career stories on social media using the hashtags #CTEmonth, #STEM, #WorkforceDevelopment, and #CareerTechEd. NAHB members attending the 2024 International Builders’ Show® are encouraged to visit Central Hall Booth C19 to share your workforce development strategies and successes with the NAHB Workforce Development, National Housing Endowment, and HBI teams.

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Builder Sentiment Surges on Falling Interest Rates Posted January 17, 2024 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Mortgage rates well under 7% over the past month have led to a sharp increase in builder confidence to begin the new year.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This second consecutive monthly increase in builder confidence closely tracks with a period of falling interest rates.

“Lower interest rates improved housing affordability conditions this past month, bringing some buyers back into the market after being sidelined in the fall by higher borrowing costs,” said NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala. “Single-family starts are expected to grow in 2024, adding much needed inventory to the market.

However, builders will face growing challenges with building material cost and availability, as well as lot supply.”

“Mortgage rates have decreased by more than 110 basis points since late October per Freddie Mac, lifting the future sales expectation component in the HMI into positive territory for the first time since August,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “As home building expands in 2024, the market will see growing supply-side challenges in the form of higher prices and/or shortages of lumber, lots and labor.”

Even as mortgage rates have fallen below 7% over the past month, many builders continue to reduce home prices to boost sales. In January, 31% of builders reported cutting home prices, down from 36% during the previous two months and the lowest rate since last August. The average price reduction in January remained at 6%, unchanged from the previous month. Meanwhile, 62% of builders provided sales incentives of all forms in January. This share has remained stable between 60% and 62% since October.

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for more than 35 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 of the major HMI indices posted gains in January. The HMI index charting current sales conditions increased seven points to 48, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months jumped 12 points to 57 and the component gauging traffic of prospective buyers rose five points to 29.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast increased four points to 55, the South increased two points to 41, the West registered a one-point gain to 32 and the Midwest held steady at 34. HMI tables can be found at nahb. org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS (formerly housingeconomics.com).

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84 Lumber Opens New Component Plant in Winter Haven, Florida Building supplier announces the opening of its primary component plant in the state of Florida Eighty Four, Pa. (Jan. 18, 2024) – 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, is proud to announce the opening of its new component plant in Winter Haven, Florida. Located at 165 Industrial Blvd W, Winter Haven, Florida, this is the company’s primary component plant in the state of Florida. The plant will officially open its doors for operation by the end of January 2024.

As the company continues its expansion across the country, component plants are top of mind. Florida has historically been a strong market for 84 Lumber and the component element will remain a priority moving forward. This location will not only generate new business but will also offer customers increased service options.

“Florida is an area where we are targeting immense growth,” said 84 Lumber Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing Ken Kucera. “Opening this new component plant has already proven to be a great success and we expect to keep the momentum going. This new facility will allow us the capacity to not only keep up with market demands but also expand our customer base.”

The 80,000-square-foot facility features new, state-of-the-art roof and floor truss building equipment and will employ a staff of more than 80 associates. The plant will cover the central Florida market, including Tampa and Orlando, as well as the surrounding areas.

“This is an exciting time in Winter Haven,” said Jim McMahon, general manager of the Winter Haven plant. “This area has seen dramatic economic growth in recent years. The opening of this plant shows that 84 Lumber remains dedicated to our pursuit of meeting customer demands. We are excited for what’s to come in the community as we open this new facility.”

In addition to this new truss plant, 84 Lumber recently opened truss plants near Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina; a new door shop in Denver, Colorado; and opening new stores in the state of California.

To learn more, visit www.84Lumber.com or follow 84 Lumber on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. About 84 Lumber Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multifamily residences and commercial buildings. The company operates 310 facilities which include stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops and engineered wood product centers in 33 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named one of America’s Largest Private Companies by Forbes and also made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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Hayward Lumber Strengthens Presence with Acquisition of Economy Lumber in Campbell, CA Monterey, CA, Friday, January 26, 2024 – Hayward Lumber, a prominent provider of premium building products since 1919, proudly announces the acquisition of Economy Lumber, a respected lumber yard in Campbell, CA. The union of these local, family-owned businesses is a significant step forward for the companies and their communities.

Founded in 1936, Economy Lumber is the first lumberyard in the unincorporated district of Santa Clara County, known as “Burbank”. The company later relocated to Campbell, CA. Under the leadership of John D. Saunders, the third-generation President and CEO, Economy Lumber has played a vital role in the region’s construction industry.

John D. Saunders explained, “We believe in the strength of family-owned businesses, and in joining forces with Hayward Lumber, it became clear that this partnership was strategically sound and aligned with our core values. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and this union provides exciting opportunities for career growth within a company that values its team members. We are confident that this decision will bring positive outcomes for our customers, employees, and the local communities we proudly serve.”

Marc Mizgorski, CEO of Hayward Lumber, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We’re excited about Economy Lumber joining the Hayward family. This strategic move will provide valued customers access to an expanded range of products and services in Campbell, the Bay Area, and along the Central Coast. Employees will also benefit from additional career growth opportunities.”

With a history of over a century, Hayward Lumber is committed to being the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market. The acquisition of Economy Lumber aligns with Hayward Lumber’s mission to enhance its offerings and extend its reach into Santa Clara County.

Both companies are strongly affiliated with LMC, an industry-buying cooperative, and are committed to delivering premium lumber, engineered wood, moulding, millwork, hardware, and decking products. Hayward Lumber’s acquisition of Economy Lumber will result in an expanded footprint, encompassing eight lumberyard locations, six design centers, a pro tool and repair shop, one truss plant, four rail yards, and a combined workforce of approximately 270 employees across California.

In addition to their business initiatives, Hayward Lumber and Economy Lumber are actively involved in community projects.

Hayward Lumber has sponsored underserved youth at Rancho Cielo in Salinas, CA, in a project that recently won the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon against major colleges. Economy Lumber has a proud history of supporting community theater, Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America, Santa Clara University, high school shop classes, and the San Jose City College Construction Technology program.

The combined efforts of Hayward Lumber and Economy Lumber in the community and the construction industry signify a solid commitment to business excellence and community engagement.

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Short & Paulk Supply Company Announces the Opening of a New Retail Location in Tifton, GA Tifton, GA, 1/16/2024 – Short & Paulk Supply Company, a trusted name in the construction and building materials industry since 1941, is excited to announce the upcoming establishment of a new retail location in Tifton, GA. The strategically chosen site is located on Hwy 82 West at the corner of Hwy 82 and Marshall Drive, which will provide easy access for our valued customers.

Groundbreaking is anticipated to start early 2024, with the completion of the facility projected by the end of the same year. The location is being designed to better serve the diverse needs of professional contractors, remodel contractors, and retail customers alike.

The key features of the new facility include: Expanded Product Groups: In addition to traditional offerings, the new location will introduce exciting product groups such as pet feed, hunting supplies, guns, and ammo, providing customers with an even broader range of options.

Efficient Lumber Yard: The lumberyard is designed to facilitate the swift and efficient pickup of lumber and building materials, ensuring a seamless experience for customers. The facility will streamline the process of delivering orders to customers, enhancing effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Comprehensive Paint Center: An enhanced paint center will be housed within the new location, offering a wide selection and expert assistance for all painting needs.

Extensive Hardware Assortment: Short & Paulk’s new retail location will boast a deep assortment of hardware items, catering to the diverse requirements of contractors and DIY enthusiasts.

Jay Short, the owner of Short & Paulk, expressed his enthusiasm for the new location, stating, “We have been in business for 83 years and have seen a lot of success and challenges along the way. This new location will be a mix of our existing business model with a touch of the same offerings you would normally find at a Farm Supply or Hunting Outfitter location. It will reflect what we have learned from the past and our focus for the future.” Short also added “None of this would be possible without our customers and staff members who makes Short & Paulk who we are today. It’s very exciting to see our Team build a new facility at the best spot imaginable in the same town where we started many years ago.”

Short & Paulk Supply Company looks forward to continuing its legacy of excellence in serving Tifton and the surrounding areas. The new retail location represents a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and an enhanced customer experience.

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UFP Industries plans largest-ever presence at 2024 International Builders’ Show GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Monday, January 29, 2024 – Three affiliates of UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI) will display a wide range of new and innovative products at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024. Their combined efforts will mark the company’s largest presence at the world’s biggest residential construction trade show.

Each affiliate will occupy a separate space at the Las Vegas Convention Center: Deckorators Deckorators, the first name in composite decking, railing and accessories, will have a 40’x40’ space in South Hall (booth SU1025). In addition to showcasing its leading lines of mineral-based composite decking with Surestone™ Technology, the booth will feature a New Privacy Screen System and Aluminum Rapid Rail kit with two new colors: Textured White and Weathered Brown.

UFP-Edge A leader in innovative siding, pattern, and trim products, UFP-Edge will occupy a 30’x30’ space in Central Hall (booth C5611). The booth will showcase Thermally Modified Wood Collection siding, Primed trim and fascia, Native Woods prefinished boards, and Timeless Nickel Gap shiplap.

UFP Site Built UFP Site Built, a leading manufacturer of value-added wood and nonwood framing components, will make its debut at IBS in Central Hall (booth C7737). The booth will feature UFP Site Built’s industry-leading technology innovations, which are designed to lower costs and improve efficiency in residential and commercial construction.

Attendees can get a tour of a recently completed floor cassette project via an Oculus virtual reality experience and learn more about the proprietary TrussTrax mobile app, the next generation of site-built technology for accessing job information.

About UFP Industries, Inc. UFP Industries, Inc. is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and other industrial applications worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. UFP Industries is ranked #403 on the Fortune 500 and #149 on Industry Week’s list of America’s Largest Manufacturers. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.

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Commonwealth of Virginia Revolutionizes Building Industry by Being the First State to Adopt ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards The adoption marks Virginia’s commitment to the expanded use of off-site construction and the promotion of greater regulatory consistency Richmond, Virginia, January 3, 2024 – The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council’s suite of 2021 International Codes®. The Commonwealth becomes the first state to adopt the ICC/MBI Standards for Off-site Construction and is the first jurisdiction to do so since Salt Lake City adopted the standards in 2021.

The adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 was led by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and will become effective on January 18, 2024. This underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment and leadership in establishing uniformity in off-site construction regulation.

The Code Council and the Modular Building Institute (MBI) developed ICC/MBI Standard 1200-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication, and Assembly and ICC/MBI Standard 1205-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance in order to provide best practices based on existing off-site construction programs and support consistency and efficiency in how off-site construction is approved and inspected.

The Commonwealth of Virginia will leverage the two standards to promote greater uniformity with existing statewide programs across the country.

“The Commonwealth of Virginia has taken an important step forward and will have our support to ensure success,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “This will allow communities in the Commonwealth to reap the safety and cost-savings benefits of off-site construction and emphasizes the Commonwealth’s efforts to address the critical need for safe, sustainable and affordable buildings and communities.”

Off-site construction is a rapidly growing, innovative construction technique, that creates affordable housing with greater speed to market than traditional construction methods. Off-site construction can also support jurisdictions in achieving their goals of sustainability and jobsite safety. The ICC/MBI Standards for Off-site Construction aid communities in advancing off-site construction while adhering to local building codes.

“MBI is very proud of its relationship with the Code Council and the work we’ve done on these two standards,” said Modular Building Institute Marketing Director John McMullen. “Our hope is that every other state will follow Virginia’s example in order to maximize the benefits offsite and modular construction can offer around the country.”

About the International Code Council The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About the Modular Building Institute Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction. As the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction (TM), it is MBI’s mission to expand the use of offsite and modular construction through innovative construction practices, outreach and education to the construction community and customers, and recognition of high-quality modular designs and facilities. Learn more about MBI at modular.org.

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International Code Council and THIA Seek Interested Parties for New OffSite Construction Standard The Code Council and THIA are seeking volunteers to participate in the development of the new standard ICC/THIA 1215-202x Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy.

January 23, 2024 – The International Code Council and the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) are seeking volunteers to participate as interested parties in the development of the new standard ICC/THIA 1215-202x Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy.

This standard will address minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection, certification and regulatory compliance of tiny houses used for permanent occupancy (with or without wheels) to assure public safety, sustainability and resilience.

ICC/THIA Standard 1215 will be part of an off-site construction portfolio of standards including: • • •

ICC/MBI 1200-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly ICC/MBI 1205-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance ICC/MBI 1210-2023: Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Off-site Construction

The standard will also complement a suite of materials developed by the Code Council and THIA to support the effective deployment of tiny houses. Resources, including model legislation and a primer on Navigating Certification and Regulation for Tiny Houses.

ICC/THIA Standard 1215 will be based on existing requirements contained in the 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC), including Appendix AQ and ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 where applicable, and will continue to be published in the IRC as Appendix AQ, as well as a standalone resource.

As a standard, the criteria outlined in these documents will be more readily adoptable internationally and in jurisdictions that do not use the IRC as its base code.

Get Involved in the Code Council’s Standard Development Process The appointed Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH) has convened to start the standards development process and will begin establishing working groups. (View the committee membership online.)

Volunteers who participate as interested parties will support the standards development process through participation in working groups, established by the IS-OSMTH, as non-voting members.

These working groups play a pivotal role in Code Council committees, they are typically assigned areas of study by the main committee and are charged with investigating, reporting and developing work products for the OSMTH. Each OSMTH work group effort is governed by a committee-approved scope.

Interested parties willing to participate should contact Karl Aittaniemi, IS-OSMEP Staff Secretariat, at kaittaniemi@iccsafe.org to be placed on the interested party list. No application is required and Code Council membership is not required.

Learn more about the Code Council’s off-site construction standards committees online.

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We are a fast growing Midwest company that is looking for someone with at least 5-10 years experience doing costs estimates, takeoffs, and bids for commercial cold-formed steel load-bearing wall panel projects. Our niche is in the hospitality and assisted living/ retirement industries and we are in our 3rd year of consecutive record sales and profits.

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Truss Designer J15286 Employer: Client Confidential Products include floor and roof trusses, I-Joists, wall panels, MiTek. Panel experience is a plus! JobLine Senior Designer rating is preferred.

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The Last Word Floor Machine Fiascos efore leaving the subject of floor trusses, two machines deserve special attention, the Tiger Cat and the Structur-Span. Both included features that were way ahead of their 1970s provenance and both were markedly Joe Kannapell, P.E. faster than even present-day machines. Both plated the truss with a single pass, and both powered trusses out of their jigs. But these machines also had memorable challenges that I encountered as a supplier, and in two truss plants where I worked.

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The Tiger Cat from Hydro-Air, MiTek’s predecessor company, promised to emulate the success of their record-setting Glide-Away roof machine, upon which it was based. The Tiger Cat included automated pressing, not markedly different from Gang-Nail’s Press-O-Matic which had debuted a few years earlier. Initial feedback was that the machine was too fast. Later I went to the plant to find out why. But first, I walked through an apartment job being framed with a huge quantity of trusses produced by the Tiger Cat. Then at the plant, I saw two men on opposite sides of the narrow table, laying down plates on a truss in a jig, moving smartly just ahead of the automated press head. Shortly after completing the pressing, the truss was automatically ejected, and the process reinitiated. Since the truss didn’t have to be flipped and back plated, the cycle time was markedly reduced, and it worked with two rather than three operators. But unfortunately, the Tiger Cat’s multiple mechanisms needed sophisticated controls that were not yet available. And this worthy concept came to an ignominious end when one of the heads ran off the end of its track and would have run into a crew member if it hadn’t been halted by a snapped hydraulic hose.

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The Structur-Span was the mainstay of 4x2 truss production at Hallof-Famer Don Hershey’s Tru-Trus in Phoenix. It, too, was a mechanical beast, with a constantly moving conveyor mechanism that propelled the truss through a pair of finish rollers. After I left Hershey’s plant, its efficiency encouraged me to buy one for the Virginia plant I ran. But credit is due both to Jim Adams of J.D. Adams who invented it and to Don Hershey who perfected it – mostly. Like with the Tiger Cat, plates were placed on both the top and bottom of the truss, though they had to be hammered as is done on a roof gantry. Then the conveyor was engaged, and the truss was moved through the first roller press, partially seating the plates. Just after the truss emerged from the roller it encountered a deflector which turned the truss slightly, imparting a “predetermined” camber, shown in the diagram in exaggerated magnitude.

Yet, we often couldn’t predict exactly how much camber would result. Since the truss is being put under stress by deflectors, the resulting camber could vary if the stiffness of the chords varied over a run of trusses. Though this was quickly addressed by adjusting deflectors, the following truss may also have had unacceptable camber. Experience lessened this challenge, but completed trusses had to be rejected, especially when changing from single to double chords. Maintenance of the constantly moving conveyor was also a challenge.

Truswal aimed to resolve these issues upon its purchase of J.D. Adams. As inventors of floor truss technology, they apparently believed they would bolster their market leadership by enhancing and re-patenting the StructurSpan. However, they changed little of the functionality of the machine, but improved its adjustability and the consistency of the camber imparted. However, in Truswal’s effort to perfect camber, they added at least two and as many as four additional rollers to the Adams’ mechanism. This excessive complication was deemed unnecessary as camber became built into most machines, and its control ceased to be a sales advantage. As Truswal ceded its machinery manufacture to Klaisler, the Structur-Span faded into oblivion, and the much simpler “Fatman” mechanism became the industry standard (see Floor Truss Technology, Part V and Part VI). Now, nearly 50 years after Ronnie Wright set this standard, a new vision for floor truss manufacture has been made possible by robotics. But, to displace Wright’s standard, robotics will need to address the diversity of floor truss details (see Floor Truss Technology, Part VIII: Inside Floor Truss Details), thereby further lowering production costs and boosting competitiveness.

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