Versatex Building Products has expanded distribution through Woodford Plywood, Inc. based in Albany, Georgia, with locations in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. “For the building-materials dealers we work so hard to satisfy, an effective distributor network is essential,” said Sales and Marketing VP Rick Kapres. “Our long-term goal is to make access to our value-adding products seamless, dependable and comprehensive.”
FastenMaster, a division of OMG, Inc., has launched a newly reimagined online destination for pro contractors at FastenMaster.com. The new site has been designed from the ground up to provide professional contractors, specifiers, engineers, and framers with quick access to product information, technical documentation, product support content such as the ‘Ask the FastenMaster’ videos, as well as purchasing information.
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship, part of the company’s Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship program, for the 2022-2023 academic year. The 100 scholarship recipients are undergraduates in their junior and senior years, majoring in architecture, civil/structural engineering or construction management across the country.
BlueTape, a payments and financing provider for the construction industry, today announced the closing of a $50 million debt funding led by Arcadia Funds and a $5 million seed round led by Chicago Ventures. Other investors include construction industry executives, real estate developers, and Plug and Play Ventures.
Attendees will hear from leaders who are excited to share their expertise on how industry professionals can help shape the future of the pool, spa, decking, and outdoor living industries. Leaders from key manufacturers will discuss current trends and future expectations as part of a new event at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo). The special event – Keynote: CEO Panel – will kick-off PSP/Deck Expo and bring professionals together for a phenomenal learning experience.
Many major construction firms are now publishing both medium-term and long-term targets to reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, outlining their commitment to support international efforts to mitigate global climate change. Though the carbon dioxide emissions from off-road construction vehicles account for only around 1.1% of global emissions, the International Energy Agency estimates that the construction industry is responsible for approximately 20% of global emissions when the production of building materials (cement, steel, glass, etc) and infrastructure construction projects are included.
Oldcastle APG’s MoistureShield® Vision® Capped Composite Decking in Cold Brew is featured in Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s 2022 Remodelers’ Choice: 100 Most Requested Products. Items showcased on the publication’s “100 Most Requested Products” list are selected by calculating digital page views received by each product mentioned in editorial articles. This indicates emerging trends that are capturing remodelers’ interest.
Canada has a long history of actively celebrating outdoor living, at home and cottage, and one of the focal points is often a deck with all the comforts of the indoors. Achieving fast, efficient and safe deck installations, minus the unsightly and hazardous surface fasteners, CAMO has become a popular brand for installing wood and composite decking. Now, CAMO has made it easier than ever for Canadians to access its bold, impressive line of tools and fasteners with a new Canadian-dedicated website at www.camofasteners.ca.
Consumers may continue to see the price of lumber at retail stores drop considerably in the coming months after wholesale prices declined around 50 per cent back in June. Paul Jannke, Principle of Lumber for Forest Economic Advisors says that in March wholesale prices peaked at around $1,400 per thousand board feet (the standard unit of measure for Western Spruce-Fir-Pine lumber), but about a month ago took a nose dive.
A popular bar in Nashville was evacuated after a portion of the outdoor deck seemingly collapsed. Patrons at Loser's Bar and Grill in Midtown were enjoying their Wednesday (August 3) evening ahead of Whiskey Jam when the floor of the deck suddenly buckled around 6 p.m., WKRN reports. There were also reports of a potential gas leak. While initial reports stated the deck collapsed, the Nashville Fire Department has since confirmed the incident is not classified as a collapse. No injuries were reported.
