What makes a good post-frame crew member?
With the current economic woes comes a high unemployment rate. Tom Flynn of Lynnman Construction says, “We have people stopping by our offices asking for work right now.” However, just because someone...
View ArticleAn argument for fully engineered post-frame buildings
By David Bohnhoff, PE, PhD, University of Wisconsin —— In December 16, 2010, I met 66-year old dairy farmer Cyril Myren. He was sitting in an armchair in his house. He could barely move. Four days...
View ArticlePFMI work continues
The Post-Frame Market Initiative, with the support of NFBA members and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council, continues to promote the use of post-frame construction in the light commercial market...
View ArticleThe excalating costs of safety’s legal aspects
By Gary Auman, Legal counsel for NFBA —— Last issue, in the first of a series of articles, I discussed the current status of fall protection as it applies to post-frame contractors. The article...
View ArticleEngineering doesn’t cost — it pays!
By Ronald Sutton, PE —— In the post-frame industry it is widely held that engaging the services of an engineering consultant is a big expense that should be avoided if at all possible. After all it is...
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