High Wind Guides for the Hurricane Season Robert Glowinski With hurricane season underway, several regions of the United States face the threat of wind-related damage to buildings. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), high winds cause millions of dollars in property damage each year, with roofs representing 85 to 95... Read More July 2016 Issue #09204 Page 42
Fire is No Accident Robert Glowinski Large construction site fires have been gaining attention in the media and have resulted in large financial losses. With so much at risk, it’s essential that fire safety policies and procedures be in place at all construction sites. In cooperation with FireforceOne, the American Wood... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 39
Online Reuse & Recycling Directory Helps with Sustainable Wood Construction Robert Glowinski The green building movement is inspiring an exciting new trend: reclaimed wood. Not only does using reclaimed wood help reduce the environmental impact of buildings and take discarded wood out of solid waste streams, but there is also a large opportunity being missed with the amount of... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 37
Self-Directed Learning Program Provides Guidance for Safe and Sustainable Wood Construction Robert Glowinski Construction is rebounding, and with it the need to invest in education for safe and sustainable structures is more important than ever. As manufacturers of wood products, many in our industry have the opportunity to directly engage with those on the front lines of construction who are often... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 34