MiTek USA just announced that its Hardy Frame brand now offers a range of seven products in a “full spectrum” offering of lateral-load solutions for light-frame, multistory construction. 

Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the new, high-performance BTH brick tie, a first-of-its kind, cost-effective product capable of connecting brick and stone veneers to light-frame construction across spans up to three inches, offering contractors and homebuilders an innovative solution.

Keep air and water out, and energy costs down, with DuPont Building Envelope systems for commercial construction.

Norbord Inc. is launching its second video to kick off “Thank a Framer” month this September. This video follows the process of manufacturing oriented strand board (OSB) from the forest to the construction site, paying homage to workers in the supply chain along the way.

In preparation, we would like to remind you of OSHA’s Hurricane Preparedness and Response Webpage, which outlines several links on employer preparedness and response and recovery. 

The National Framers Council (NFC) is excited to announce its inaugural Framer Summit to be held October 22 – 24 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in conjunction with the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC).

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hammers Construction Inc. and Montes Construction LLC after a fatal fall at a Greenwood Village, Colorado, worksite. The companies face proposed penalties of $177,893.

The most effective approach to reach safety excellence involves not just painting a picture of the desired state but creating a roadmap of how to get there, NFC's FrameSAFE can provide exactly that roadmap for framers.

This recall involves WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED.   The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight.  TOnly 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall

DynaGrip Advanced Subfloor adhesive from DAP is a premium grade construction adhesive specifically formulated for subfloor and deck installation, wood-to-wood assemblies, and glued floor systems. It delivers a high strength weatherproof bond on wet, frozen, and treated lumber.

Home builder Matt Risinger shows the different subfloor adhesive can make in constructing a more solid floor.

FastenMaster has a new metal connector that should make it easier to meet the prescriptive lateral load provision in the IRC.

The Journal of Light Construction has created an online test of your knowledge.  As they point out, this isn’t a test of everything there is to know about framing carpentry. However, it will give you a sense for your grasp of the key facts underlying framing skills.

OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, has proposed a rule that would eliminate the requirement that employers with 250 or more employees electronically report detailed information about their workers' injuries and illnesses, according to a July 30 notice in the Federal Register.

Graphic Products recently released a guide with the following infographic to preventing slips, trips and falls.

Rich Reeser of Blue Valley Carpentry and Chris Tatge of Dynamic Construction, shared what they think are effective strategies for ensuring their framers are using PPE.

As we have reached the hottest time of year, it can be helpful to review ways to reduce heat-related health risks for yourself or your employees.

U.S. District Court Judge Ed Kinkeade has ordered Design Plastering West LLC to pay criminal and civil penalties for criminal violations of occupational safety and health standards after an employee suffered a fatal fall at an apartment complex in Dallas

While Hawaii and Washington are known for their rainy winters, Southeast states are among the rainiest in the summer when the construction season is in full swing. In fact, seven of the 10 rainiest states in the summer are in the Southeast: Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.

These companies pride themselves on creating quality American-made products for the long haul. From CLP Systems to the Hennessy Venom GT, these American made products are sure to surprise. Take a look at the list below and let us know which one caught you by surprise