Calendar of Events

APRIL 2023

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) Quality Control Course

2023 NASCC: The Steel Conference

Zonda’s Q2 Housing Market Forecast

Western Wood Products Assoc. (WWPA) Annual Meeting

Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Sporting Clay Tournament

Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA)

40th Annual Convention

North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Executive Management Institute

Virginia Tech Short Course on Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction

Assoc. for Mfg Tech (AMT) Manufacturing for Growth MFG2023

MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC) Annual Workshop

LBM Advantage 2023 NextGen Leadership Conference

MAY 2023

Builder 100 Leadership Summit

Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting

Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2023

Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) 2023 Annual Expo

North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Spring Wood Basics

Zonda’s Multifamily Market Update

DesignBUILD 2023

June 6 – 10

June 7 – 9

June 21

June 21 – 22

July 11

July 19

July 23 – 26

July 24 – 27

July 25 – 27

July 26

Pensacola Beach, FL

Charlotte, NC online

Portland, OR

Boerne, TX

Orlando, FL

Chicago, IL

Blacksburg, VA

Phoenix, AZ

San Antonio, TX

Charlotte, NC

Dana Point, CA

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA

Vancouver, BC, Canada online

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Zonda’s National Housing Market Update online

National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) Virtual Townhall Meetings online

Pacific Coast Builders (PCBC) Conference and Tradeshow

JUNE 2023

National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) 2023 Spring Leadership Meeting & Legislative Conference

Florida Building Material Alliance (FBMA) Summer Conference

Offsite Construction Expo—Toronto

National Framers Council (NFC) Regional Meeting & Golf Tournament

JULY 2023

Northwest Truss Fabricators Assoc. (NWTFA) 40th Annual Golf Tournament

Anaheim, CA

Washington, D.C.

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

Toronto, Canada

Ellicott City, MD

Mukilteo, WA

Zonda’s National Housing Market Update online

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Annual ConferenceSea Island, GA

University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) of Texas—North Texas Irving, TX

Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) Golf Tournament

Buffalo, NY

Golden, CO

BAM Stair Wedge Saw

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…

Price based on configuration

FOB FL

765-751-9990

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.

More information Click Here

Price based on configuration

765-751-9990

Big Sky Living in Montana!

Truss Designer. MiTek software. Experience required: 2+ years. Components include: floor trusses, roof trusses and wall panel experience is a plus. Markets include lumber yards, single family, single family custom, and light commercial. Work Schedule: average 40-45 hours a week or more if interested.

Compensation hourly, plus overtime, and base pay from $22 to $28hr+-. ($45k-70's) Yr.+-) depending upon experience, monthly bonus based on production output/errors. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement programs, and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Relocation is open to negotiation. Low cost of living. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer). J15235 visit: www.thejobline.com email: mail@thejobline.com

Not a remote job but who wants to work remote when the office is in Montana?

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HIRING NOW!

Remote Truss Designer

MiTek - J15228

Our client in Florida is looking for Remote Truss Designer NOW, before the end of the year! Work remote, or in an office location in Florida. They need ONE Basic or Intermediate level Remote Truss Designer. Fantastic benefits, compensation is very competitive, and they use MiTek software. Remote is an option if you have a home office and remote experience, or you can work in office. They may consider someone without remote experience, just depends on the skill level. Fantastic benefits, compensation is very competitive, and they use MiTek software. I can't say more about this opportunity here.

Compensation can be estimated based on your experience and skill 45 hours per week average.

Overtime hours are usually available. Call/email for details

See what we can do for YOU!

visit: www.thejobline.com email: mail@thejobline.com

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Truss Designer J15286

Indiana

Regional Mega-Multifamily Truss Designer

J15287

Southeast

Truss & Wall Panel Designer J15226

Northeast

Design DirectorCentral Ontario J15265

Truss Sales & Design - Truss/Framing Packages J15279

TN

Truss Sales & Design - Truss/Framing Packages J15245

Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma

Truss Designer - Remote (Alpine) J15278 Remote or in GA

Regional Manager - Truss & Wall Panel J15261

Pacific/Southwest

CFS Truss Designer J15269

Remote or in the Midewst

Truss Designer - Alpine J15265

Florida

Commercial/Mega-Multifamily Truss Designer J15277

Nashville, TN

Senior Project Manager - Mass Timber J15276

B.C.

Project Superintendent U.S. - Mass Timber J15273

U.S.

Project Superintendent Roaming - Mass

Timber J15274

North America

Chief Estimator/Precon Manager - Mass

Timber J15271 BC

Project Coordinator J15272 TN

Truss Designer - MiTek/Multifamily J14173 Texas

Remote Senior Truss Designer - Truss J15266

South

Senior Truss Designer - Truss J15218 South

General Manager | Operations ManagerTruss J15620

Southwest

Remote Mega-Multifamily Truss Designer J14177

Nation Wide

Outside Sales - Truss J14207

KY, TN, IN

Plant Manager - Truss/Panel J15258

Midwest

Truss & Wall Panel Designer J15259

Midwest

Truss Design/Estimating Manager J14171

Texas

Operations Manager - Truss ID: J15230

Southwest

Yard/Field Delivery Manager J15240

South

Remote Truss Designer - Alpine J15246

Midwest Candidate preferred

Outside Sales - Truss/Panel/EWP J10600

Southern IA

Truss Designer J14164

Florida

Advancement Opportunity to Production Manager Ji5219

South

Remote Multifamily Truss Estimator J15227 USA

Remote Mega-Multifamily Truss Design Manager J15234

Nationwide

Mega-Multifamily Project Manager J15229

South/Southeast

Senior Design/Design Manager | Alpine J15224

Knoxville, TN

General Manager - Truss J15221

South

Production Manager - Truss/Wall Panel/ Shipping/Maintenance J15217 KY

Remote Mega-Multifamily Design Checker J14187

Remote or in Texas

ID: C11370

General | Plant Manager/OperationsTruss/Panel/Framing Package Relocation: Texas, Arizona

20 years' experience. Started in production, advanced to Saw Supervisor, Production Manager, Plant Manager, now General Manager. As General Manager operated a $125M truss plant. Tripled output and reduced errors and labor cost. Developed and implemented standards and procedures to manage quality and costs. As Plant Manager (4 years), manage all the operation of the manufacturing plant, such as Productivity, logistics, efficiencies, costs. As Production Manager (12 years), manage all the areas of the manufacturing across the plant. Safety, quality control, efficiencies, HR, etc... Software: MiTek, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. Products: R & F Truss, Panel, Framing package. Markets: Single Family, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree in Industrial Engineering.

Compensation: $90's+ bonus ($100k min)

ID: C13437

Remote Truss Designer | In Office Truss Designer | Design Manager Relocation: Ohio

If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle it. I've done layout and profile work in autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a few track builders that had 3 base models and many options to track, some multi-family, and large commercial projects. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and others. Quick to pick up new software.

ID: C10853

Remote Design Manager | Remote Offshore Design Project Manager Relocation: Texas, Georgia, USA - South

Top level Engineering/Design Management candidate, 14+- years experience Truss, 4+- Panel experience. Has experience building and integrating offshore design resources with internal design departments and training design managers to better utilize offshore capabilities. Large volume manufacturer experience. MiTek Sapphire design/layout proficient. Too confidential to go into more detail.

Compensation: $120k+

ID: C18565

Designer: Truss/Panel, Wood/Steel, BIM

Relocation: North Carolina

Material take-offs, proposals, job-site meetings, Submittal Tracking, Excellent Problem-solving Skills, Material Ordering, Field Measuring, 3-D Modeling Program (3-D and 4-D BIM in-house), Generated

Available Candidates

material take-offs from the BIM model, Coordinated RFI's thru the BIM model, Clash detection between wood trusses, structural steel and LVL's. 3-D Scan's of job-sites. Scheduled / Distributed work to 6 designers Cross-trained all designers in roof floor and wall panels for whole-house design.

ID: C18370

Plant | Location | General Manager - Truss/ Panel

Relocation: California, Nevada

Highly experienced (20+ years) roof and floor truss, and wall panel manufacturing manager. Started in the plant as builder, then sawyer, supervisor, truck driver, maintenance manager, designer, outside sales, plant manager, operations manager, and general manager. OSHA trained, developed and implemented safety programs. Successful turn around experience, hands on ability to work with departments to combine individual strengths into one team effort, lower costs, and meet quality and volume expectations. Past experience negotiating better vendor programs to lower costs and improve inventory turns.

ID: C10507

Senior Management - Truss/Panel/Lumber/ Installed Services

Relocation: USA - Western

I am a Diverse driven individual seeking a position in the fast paced construction component industry where my professionalism in sales, business and leadership skills along with a strong proven background in, General Management, Operations, Sales Management, strategic alliances, business development, team building, P&L experience and Customer Satisfaction will play an integral part in growing new business, nurturing existing business or developing company operations to meet the highest level of efficiencies, standards and safety while having fun doing it!

ID: C11929

Location/General Manager - Truss/I-Joist/ Beams/EWP

Relocation: USA - ALL States

Schedule all production. Schedule all deliveries. Purchasing. Set company pricing. Invoicing. Receiving. Developed a system for outside sales staff to turn in truss orders. Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and cutting/production documents. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, customer service, inside sales, and training. Software used: Non-MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume is $150k+- a month. Designed 1.25 million in 2012 for production. This total doesn't include quotes and is considerably less than my capability considering all other job duties.

ID: C18454

Remote Designer | Mega-Multifamily | Single Family Custom

Relocation: Minnesota

12 Years' experience. Create Estimating models for bids. Study blueprints for inconsistencies, collaborate with Design Manager and Sales to determine if more information is needed, design and engineer trusses, create a detailed truss layout to set trusses in the field, and provide support until project is successfully completed.

Mega-Multifamily, Multifamily, Single Family Custom. MiTek Sapphire and CAD. Tested low end of Senior Designer range.

ID: C11834

General/Regional Manager - Truss/Panel

Relocation: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ontario, Vermont

As District Manager: Responsible for the financial performance of three wood truss and wall panel plants, two Millwork and door assembly facilities and one installed labor location in multiple states. Group revenues increased from $50 million/year in to $70 million per year. Devised a “buy versus make” purchasing protocol in to ensure that internal truss and Millwork plants were operating at capacity before using outside vendors that supplied similar products. Spearheaded a “hub and spoke” organizational structure for three truss plants. This plan optimized scarce design talent, reduced clerical expenses, and synchronized output at each plant. Restructured the installed labor division to include material estimators, lumber salespeople and cost accounting methods in 2005. The changes resulted in a 400k gain in profits. Drafted corporate training material for fall protection and new hire safety orientation.

As General Manager: Won “Gold Store” award for exceeding company goals in profits, sales growth, and ROA. Served on a corporate manufacturing audit and operating performance team that made recommendations to under performing truss plants. Two of the facilities audited became “Gold Stores” the following year. When the sales of three district stores were allocated to the truss plant, the lost business ($1.5 million/year) was made up and organic sales grew by over 10%. Sales volume grew from $11 million per year to over $15 million per year.

ID: C18459

Remote Wall Panel Designer | Wall Panel Designer

Time To Hire?

Available Candidates

Relocation: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario

8 Years' experience as a wall panel designer. Uses HSB CAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit. Everything from Single family custom to multifamily and modular.

ID: C18468

Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer

Relocation: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah

Designer, truss and wall panel, MiTek, AutoCAD, iLevel, almost considered a senior designer. In addition to design, was responsible for training new designers. Also has iLevel, Open Joist 2000 experience. Wall panel design experience is in AutoCAD and later in Sapphire. Started in the industry in sales, then wall panel design, added truss, and I-Joist. 7 years' experience in truss design, 3 in wall panel, 10 in I-Joist design. Will consider relocation to indicated areas only. Will consider remote.

$26-28 hr.

Help Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes

Posted March 24, 2023 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

States and large municipalities across the United States are engaged in a review of their energy codes for residential construction with an eye toward adopting updated energy conservation requirements. They’re doing it because the federal government is offering more than $1 billion in incentives.

But there are choices to be made as two separately funded programs are offering grants for energy code updates. NAHB members and HBAs have an opportunity to help guide state and local decision-making.

• The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed in November 2021, provides $225 million ($45 million per year from FY22 through FY26) for the Department of Energy’s Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) program for states to adopt updated energy codes, without specifying an edition. This means if a state is currently on the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), for example, if it moves to the 2018 edition, it may be eligible for a grant.

• The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, provides $1 billion to support state and local governments’ adoption of the most recent energy codes, which currently is the 2021 IECC. Only moves to the 2021 IECC will be funded.

It’s important that NAHB members and HBAs emphasize that there is no need for a state to update its energy codes in most cases. Adopting new building codes is expensive, as building departments need to update their procedures, resources and training, which is why federal money was appropriated to help, and can be confusing for both builders and building officials. And increased energy conservation requirements, which always cost more upfront, do not offer home owners the paybacks they are promised.

But if a state must take grant money, NAHB members and HBAs should encourage state and local governments to apply for IIJA (RECI) money rather than IRA money because the infrastructure bill funding does not mandate the adoption of the 2021 edition of the IECC.

The first round of applications for infrastructure bill funding are due March 27, 2023. But this is just the first cycle of funding that will last at least five years. It is important to engage your state’s energy offices and officials.

Funding applications that have partnerships are given preference. The Department of Energy specifically lists “associations of builders and design and construction professionals,” such as state and local HBAs in the NAHB Federation, as acceptable partners for states on applications.

Engage your state and local officials and HBAs now to see if there is an opportunity to partner on an application. Check out these NAHB resources to see which version of the IECC your state currently uses and for more information on partnering with states.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in March but Future Outlook Uncertain

Posted March 15, 2023 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders

Reprinted with permission.

Although high construction costs and elevated interest rates continue to hamper housing affordability, builders expressed cautious optimism in March as a lack of existing inventory is shifting demand to the new home market. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in March rose two points to 44, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the third straight monthly increase in builder sentiment levels.

“Even as builders continue to deal with stubbornly high construction costs and material supply chain disruptions, they continue to report strong pent-up demand as buyers are waiting for interest rates to drop and turning more to the new home market due to a shortage of existing inventory,” said NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala. “But given recent instability concerns in the banking system and volatility in interest rates, builders are highly uncertain about the near- and medium-term outlook.”

“While financial system stress has recently reduced long-term interest rates, which will help housing demand in the coming weeks, the cost and availability of housing inventory remains a critical constraint for prospective home buyers,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “For example, 40% of builders in our March HMI survey currently cite lot availability as poor. And a follow-on effect of the pressure on regional banks, as well as continued Fed tightening, will be further constraints for acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans for builders across the nation. When AD&C loan conditions are tight, lot inventory constricts and adds an additional hurdle to housing affordability.”

Meanwhile, the HMI survey shows that builders had better than anticipated new home sales during the past two months because of continued use of incentives and price discounts. Thirty-one percent of builders said they reduced home prices in March, the same share as in February, but lower than the 36% that was reported last November. And 58% provided some type of incentive in March, about the same as the 57% who did in February, but lower than the 62% of builders who offered incentives in December.

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.

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions in March rose two points to 49 and the gauge measuring traffic of prospective buyers increased three points to 31. This marks the strongest traffic reading since September of last year. The component charting sales expectations in the next six months fell one point to 47. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast rose five points to 42, the Midwest edged one-point higher to 34, the South increased five points to 45 and the West moved four points higher to 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).

Single-Family Starts Remain Lackluster, but Expected to Begin Sustained Rebound Later This Year

Posted March 16, 2023 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Single-family production remained at an anemic pace in February as builders continue to wrestle with elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs and tightening credit conditions that threaten to be exacerbated by recent turmoil in the banking system.

Led by gains in apartment construction, overall housing starts in February increased 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The February reading of 1.45 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, singlefamily starts increased 1.1% to an 830,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate. However, this remains 31.6% lower than a year ago. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 24% to an annualized 620,000 pace.

“Builders continue to grapple with increased market uncertainty due to ongoing building material supply bottlenecks, volatile mortgage rates and increased jitters in the banking sector,” said Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala. “At the same time, builder sentiment has been edging higher in the early part of 2023 as a significant amount of housing demand exists on the sidelines and resale inventory is limited.”

“Despite persistent supply-side challenges, rising builder confidence is signaling a turning point for home building later in 2023,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Starts were up in February given a limited pullback for interest rates. We expect volatility in the months ahead as ongoing challenges related to construction material costs and availability continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector. However, interest rates are expected to stabilize and move lower in the coming months, and this should lead to a sustained rebound for single-family starts in the latter part of 2023.”

On a regional basis compared to the previous month, combined single-family and multifamily starts were 16.5% lower in the Northeast, 70.3% higher in the Midwest, 2.2% higher in the South and 16.8% higher in the West.

Overall permits increased 13.8% to a 1.52 million unit annualized rate in February. Single-family permits increased 7.6% to a 777,000 unit rate. Multifamily permits increased 21.1% to an annualized 747,000 pace.

Looking at regional permit data compared to the previous month, permits were 2.8% lower in the Northeast, 9.6% higher in the Midwest, 10.9% higher in the South and 30.0% higher in the West.

Best of IBS 2023 On-Demand Library Now Available

Posted March 23, 2023 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Couldn’t make it to the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS)? Want to learn about the most pressing issues explored at the show and hear from some of the industry’s leading voices? Then check out the Best of IBS Education video series.

The Best of IBS 2023 Education On-Demand is a 12-video library that includes some of the most well-attended and highly rated education sessions from among the 100+ offered at IBS 2023. With topics ranging from sales, marketing and design to business and project management, this library provides a one-stop-shop for catching up on the top issues and trends in home building for 2023.

Sessions include:

• From Outside to In: Latest Design Trends

• 2023’s Top Trends for Interiors

• How to Build the Healthy Homes Buyers Now Demand

• Site vs. Modular: How the Construction Processes Differ

• Bidding Custom Homes & Remodeling Jobs: Turning Estimates into a Revenue Stream

• Conflict-Free Clients: Proactively Managing Ups, Downs & Expectations During the Build

• How Today’s Leaders Can Attract and Retain Tomorrow’s Talent

• From Builder to Developer: The Dos and Don’ts of Diversifying into Land Development

• 9 Disciplines of Great Superintendents: Build On Time, On Budget and With Quality

• Built-for-Rent: Shifting Your Business to Accommodate this Hot Housing Trend

• The Wake-Up Call: Proven Sales Tactics for a Tough Market

• 4/12 Pitch: Maximizing Your Social Media Presence in 2023

This library — available through the NAHB Store — is intended for those who did not attend the 2023 IBS or purchased an Expoonly pass. Access is free to NAHB members.

Those who attended IBS and purchased an Education+Expo pass can access the full on-demand library of recorded education sessions.

Simpson Strong-Tie Releases New Fastening Systems Catalog Highlighting Robust, Code-Compliant, and Innovative Product Lines

March 2, 2023, Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, released today the Simpson Strong-Tie® 2023 Fastening Systems catalog, a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations and product line expansions for wood, mass timber, steel, and concrete and masonry fastening applications.

Available in print and online, the new catalog is designed to assist engineers, architects, designers, pro suppliers, and contractors in selecting the most suitable fastening systems and solutions for improved performance, efficiency, and productivity. As with the 2019 edition, the catalog has been separated into two complementary parts — the main catalog and a technical guide — to make locating project- and application-specific information even easier.

Innovative new fastening systems, solutions, and products in the 2023 catalog include the following:

● The CSV Construction Screw, Wafer-Head Construction, and Finish Trim medium-duty screws for a variety of projects

● The safe and ergonomic cordless Quik Drive® PRO200SG2, PRO250SG2, PRO300SG2 and PROCCS+ autofeed screw driving systems

● Newly redesigned wood-to-steel solutions featuring an upgraded Quik Drive PROHSD65M and PROHSD75M, as well as new Strong-Drive® TF Wood-To-Steel fasteners

● Expanded Strong-Drive structural screw offerings for Mass Timber applications, including fully threaded SDCF Timber-CF and SDCFC Timber-CFC screws; partially threaded SDCP Timber-CP screws; and SDHR ComboHead screws

● Stainless-steel versions of the popular Strong-Drive SD Connector screw for use with Simpson Strong-Tie stainless-steel connectors

● The Strong-Drive SDPW Deflector screw solution for non-load-bearing partition wall applications

“Simpson Strong-Tie continues to be an industry leader in designing and testing innovative products that help our customers build safe, strong structures while boosting efficiency and productivity,” says Scott Park, Director of Product Development – Fastening Systems at Simpson Strong-Tie. “The 2023 Fastening Systems catalog is designed to be a one-stop resource guide for our contractors, suppliers, engineers, and specifier customers seeking the information on our latest product innovations as well as updated changes related to loads, codes, or new testing.”

Fastening Systems catalog enhancements for 2023 include an expanded table of contents along with separate product indexes alphabetized both by name and by model number; full-spread chapter separators and subindexes for easier navigation; color-coded product categories; and a newly consolidated hand-drive nail section. The technical guide also includes full-spread chapter separators and user-friendly subindexes, as well as detailed installation illustrations, spacing diagrams, and load tables for solutions that are now organized by application rather than by product.

For more information or to order your copy of the Simpson Strong-Tie 2023 Fastening Systems catalog, visit strongtie.com/resources/literature/fastening-systems-catalog.

New and Updated CAD Details

Nearly 200 new and updated computer-aided design (CAD) details for wood-frame construction are now available for download from APA’s online Resource Library.

For building designers and construction professionals, these details incorporate recommendations and requirements gleaned from decades of APA research and cover a wide array of construction assemblies.

Browse details by topic, assembly or publication. Each detail is available as a DWG or RVT (2D) file and has an accompanying PDF for easier perusal.

Glulam beam example:

For example, PDF C-415 contains 12 separate details related to glulam beams:

• Detail DT-GB-1 Beam at End Wall Bearing Nailed

• Detail DT-GB-2 Beam at End Wall with floor joists flush with beam

• Detail DT-GB-3 Beam at End Wall with floor joists over beam

• Detail DT-GB-4 Beam bearing at masonry wall

• Detail DT-GB-6 Beams butting over wood support, steel post cap

• Detail DT-GB-8 Bearing at end wall, steel post cap

• Detail DT-GB-9 Bearing at end wall, steel tie plate

• Detail DT-GB-10 Continuous beam over intermediate steel column

• Detail DT-GB-11 Continuous floor beam over wood support

• Detail DT-GB-12 I-joists bearing on floor beam

• Detail DT-GB-13 Joists mounted flush with floor beam

• Detail DT-GB-14 Lumber joists bearing on floor beam

To search the entire library of details, visit https://www.apawood.org/construction-drawings.

2023 CFSEI Expo to be Held May 8-10 in New Orleans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the 2023 CFSEI Expo on May 8–10, 2023 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. The CFSEI Expo will include several educational sessions; announcements of the CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail Award winners and the John P. Matsen Distinguished Service Award winner; and an exposition featuring stateof-the-art innovations, technologies and principles in cold-formed steel framing. A preliminary list of Expo speakers/technical sessions and details on hotel room reservations and registration are available at https://www.cfsei.org/2023-cfsei-expo.

CFSEI Expo attendees are eligible for a special rate at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel for reservations made by April 7, 2023.

The CFSEI Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers and is geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel framing professionals and newcomers. The technical sessions will provide more than 10 continuing education credits.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Supporter levels. Expo activities will also include the annual CFSEI meeting and installation of 2023-2024 officers.

CFSEI is offering a stipend program for young engineers and instructors. A limited number of $1200 stipends are available to engineers under 35 years old and to instructors at universities with civil and structural engineering programs. The stipend can be used toward travel and lodging expenses related to the Expo and includes free registration. To apply, download the application form provided on the CFSEI website and return it by March 17, 2023. Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2023.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute comprises hundreds of structural engineers and other design professionals who are finding a better way to produce safe and efficient designs for commercial and residential structures with cold-formed steel. CFSEI members work together to develop and evolve industry standards and design methods, produce and issue technical bulletins, and provide seminars and online training to improve the knowledge and skills base of engineers and design professionals. For more information, visit www.cfsei.org.

The International Codes Development Process is Changing to Continue Building Code Modernization

These changes aim to improve the quality of code content by fostering a more in-depth vetting of code change proposals

March 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is revising its rigorous code development process. The changes will take effect in 2024–2026 for the development of the 2027 International Codes (I-Codes) and will move the development process to an integrated and continuous three-year cycle.

In the new timeline, year one will include two Committee Action Hearings for Group A Codes; year two will include two Committee Action Hearings for Group B Codes; and year three will be the joint Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote for both Group A and B Codes.

The addition of the second Committee Actions Hearings in year one and two will foster a more in-depth vetting of code change proposals, allowing an opportunity for the committee members to review and evaluate the original proposals and consider the submitted responses. This also provides more opportunity for proponents to build consensus for their code change proposal and ensure the best version of their intended improvement to the existing codes.

Additionally, with combined Public Comment Hearings in the third year, voting members are able to vote on all suggested changes to the next edition of the I-Codes at one time. The updated process also provides more opportunity for proposed new referenced standards to be developed and finalized on a consistent timeline regardless of the group (Group A or B) with which they are associated.

“As stewards of the code development process, we are always looking for ways to improve,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “These changes have been carefully considered by the Code Council for years and supported by both the Board Committee on the Long-Term Code Development Process and the Industry Advisory Committee. As members of the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations community, we can continue the legacy of those who have come before us in ensuring our communities have safe, sustainable and affordable buildings.”

“The code development process is an open and transparent process that allows for any interested parties to participate. This facilitates a broad spectrum of ideas, expertise and input enabling the I-Codes to be the best model codes available to support the built environment,” said Dr. Russ Manning, incoming Senior Vice President of Technical Services at the Code Council. “Participation in the code process not only allows sharing individual expertise for the benefit of nearly 2 billion people worldwide; it also helps each of us to build individual skills in our respective roles in the shaping of our buildings and communities.”

As part of the new process, volunteers on code development committees will now preside over the two Committee Action Hearings, one in the spring and one in the fall. Stay up to date on all calls for committees here or visit “Changes to the Code Development Process” for further details. The Code Council Board-approved changes to CP 28 Code Development to implement the process are also posted on the website.

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Entry Period Begins for $2M 2023 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon

Eligible project teams are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2023 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon, funded by the Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service. This follow-up to last year’s competition will award funds totaling $2 million to support building projects that advance the goal of aggressively accelerating the pace of low-carbon mass timber adoption in the United States. The competition entry deadline is May 5, 2023, and results will be announced during National Forest Products Week, October 15–October 20, 2023.

Eligible building types include commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, mixed-use, and multifamily housing developments. Eligible applicants include for-profit building organizations registered in the U.S. including architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, and building owners; not-for-profit organizations incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation or society formed in the U.S. such as colleges, universities, and associations; U.S. local governments; and Native American tribal governments and organizations.

Cost analyses, life cycle assessments, and other information provided by award recipients will be shared with the broader design and construction community to encourage and support other mass timber projects.

A judging panel including representation from architecture, engineering, construction, development, forestry, and sustainability will select the competition finalists based on their potential to reduce embodied carbon, strengthen the domestic mass timber supply chain, demonstrate the importance of sustainable forest management, and recognize the connection between the built and natural environments. Preference will also be provided for projects that commit to using domestically harvested and manufactured mass timber. WoodWorks, a non-profit staffed with structural engineers, architects, and construction experts, will conduct the technical review of entries.

To learn more about the competition, view last year’s recipients, and to download the request for proposals, visit http://www.softwoodlumberboard.org/net-zero

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84 Lumber Shines a Spotlight on Women in Building Materials

84 Lumber Supports Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week with grants and social media stories throughout March to empower and celebrate women

EIGHTY FOUR, PA. (March 2, 2023) – 84 Lumber is proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week, March 5–11, and is among the growing number of companies eager to raise awareness regarding the opportunities available to everyone in the construction industry and also to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.

“Now is the perfect time for women to consider a career in construction,” said 84 Lumber Owner and President Maggie Hardy. “The construction industry needs more qualified individuals to keep up with the growing demand. There are many different paths to starting a career in construction.”

84 Lumber is a certified National Women’s Business Enterprise and the largest privately owned building materials supplier in the U.S. “We love to share Maggie’s story about how she transformed our company, positioning us for the future,” said Vice President of Marketing Amy Smiley.

Hardy sees the opportunities and bright future that the construction industry holds for people seeking a better career path and future. This is something she works hard to instill in her associates, vendors, and partners alike.

“Building a culture that nurtures the talents of younger workers and seasoned associates, to put them on the track of success, is one of the most important things to retain talent,” said Hardy. “If you’re seeking a career transition, whether from the hospitality industry, the military, or something else, our company doesn’t require any prior experience. We can train you on everything you need to know, and our ‘promote from within’ culture provides growth opportunities that can’t be found elsewhere.”

An example of shaping the future of 84 Lumber’s business is the company’s most recent social media campaign, which, according to Smiley, is designed to recruit and celebrate opportunities for new recruits to the construction industry. Her team launched a TikTok channel, where it shares video content of associates, customers, and industry influencers, to amplify the positive side of working in the industry.

“That’s where you’re reaching that next generation of potential associates. That’s where they’re spending a lot of their time, and they’re seeing 84 Lumber’s name pop up and see that brand recognition,” Smiley said. “While our customers may not actively be on TikTok, the future of the company is on there.”

In addition to a month-long social media campaign highlighting associates and career opportunities at 84 Lumber, the company is supporting the third annual EmpowerHER Grant. Through the EmpowerHER Grant, 84 Lumber and the Pittsburgh Penguins are working together to highlight local Pittsburgh-area women-owned businesses. One winning business will receive a $25,000 grant to support her business. The EmpowerHER Grant is part of 84 Lumber’s L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) program with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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