Industry Brief

25 07, 2022

Navigating a Leadership Role Can be Lonely—Here Are Some Tips

By |2022-07-25T14:47:16-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , |

15 company heads are sharing their best resources so you don’t have to go it alone.. Earning your first role in leadership may seem exciting in the beginning but it can be challenging once you dig a little deeper on the job. But if you learn how to build the right team to assist you with meeting the company’s mission and goals, you’ll be set up for success in no time with people who are willing to back each other up during the decision-making process. And that’s a big win for all.

25 07, 2022

Neighbors React to Deck Collapse That Injured Six People in Antioch

By |2022-07-26T08:09:57-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , |

From a next-door neighbor’s property, you can see the aftermath of a deck that partially collapsed Saturday night and sent six people to the hospital. The deck, which stood more than 10 feet high, collapsed during a house party in Antioch on Pippen Drive. Neighbor Sakawa Bakoyema remembers hearing the loud crash as she washed dishes and kept an eye on her 2-year-old daughter.

25 07, 2022

PSP/Deck Expo Returns to Las Vegas, November 15-17 as the Premier Trade Event for the Pool, Spa, Patio, and Decking Industries

By |2022-07-25T14:05:38-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

The 2022 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo) opened online registration for attendees. The event, put on by Informa Markets, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA®), is November 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participants may register online at www.poolspapatio.com; early bird pricing runs through September 14.

25 07, 2022

Oldcastle APG Acquires Barrette Outdoor Living

By |2022-07-25T13:22:11-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, has acquired Barrette Outdoor Living, a manufacturer of fencing, railing, outdoor accents and related products in North America. This acquisition will expand Oldcastle APG’s ability to offer retailers, dealers, contractors, and consumers a more diverse and comprehensive suite of durable and sustainable outdoor solutions.

25 07, 2022

Trex® RainEscape® Announces Pro2Pro Installation Assistance Hotline

By |2022-07-27T08:31:18-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release, Product Highlight|Tags: , , |

The makers of the Trex® RainEscape® deck drainage system understand that even the most accomplished pros can sometimes use a helping hand. That idea inspired the launch of the new Pro2Pro Program, a free hotline that connects deck builders – both professionals and DIYers – with real-time installation support from a Trex RainEscape expert. The service is available now to all Trex RainEscape customers in the U.S. and Canada.

21 07, 2022

Outdoor Living Solutions

By |2022-07-21T10:17:21-05:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Product Highlight|Tags: , , , |

Research shows that remodeling and outdoor living projects are on the rise as homeowners feel more confident investing in their primary residence. Since many people view the outdoors as an extension of their living space, Simpson Strong-Tie offers Outdoor Living software to help them design their dream backyard.

21 07, 2022

Homeowner Left with Unfinished Deck After Giving Contractor $16k

By |2022-07-21T09:55:38-05:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , |

After giving an unlicensed residential contractor more than $16,000 to build a new deck with a covered porch, a metro Atlanta homeowner has been left with a small pile of lumber, a messy demolition site, and four raised beams that are propped up and barely secured.

14 07, 2022

Tips For Contractors: How to Use Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business

By |2022-07-14T11:29:29-05:00July 14th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , |

As a contractor, you know that marketing is essential to growing your business. But with so many options and strategies out there, it can be tough to know where to start. It’s important to remember that not all marketing strategies will work for every business, so it’s important to find the ones that work best for you and your company. Here are a few tips for contractors on how to use marketing strategies to grow your business.

14 07, 2022

Regina Couple Injured in Deck Collapse Wants Builder, Developer to Take Responsibility

By |2022-07-14T11:19:52-05:00July 14th, 2022|Categories: Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

A raised deck overlooking a pond and golf course is what convinced Koroush Khandehroo, a 47-year-old professor at the University of Regina, and his wife, Mahshad Khaniki, to buy a new townhouse in northwest Regina in 2015. For nearly five years, the couple considered the second-storey deck to be a peaceful oasis from which they could watch birds and golfers. Then, on June 22, 2020, the deck collapsed underneath them and turned their lives upside down.

11 07, 2022

DSI Expands Design Assist Services

By |2022-07-11T08:37:55-05:00July 11th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , |

Digger Specialties, Inc. an industry leading manufacturer of Outdoor Living Products has expanded their Design Assist program for Architects, Builders, Developers, Contractors, and Design Professionals. Project Estimating Take-Off Service In August of 2017 DSI established an Estimating Program to assist customers by providing Take-Offs for prospective jobs. When the service was originally [...]

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