The Next Generation of Building Professionals Robert Glowinski At the American Wood Council, our engineers develop state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design. They are also very involved in our work with building and fire codes, providing the technical background and research... Read More May 2017 Issue #10214 Page 61
Free Webinar on Tall Wood Structures Robert Glowinski Mass timber, including cross-laminated timber (CLT), has been in use worldwide for over 15 years, but most notably in Europe. However, North American designers and engineers are increasingly showing interest in picking up the trend. Building with mass timber for taller buildings has... Read More March 2017 Issue #10212 Page 63
Fire Safety for the Holiday Season and Year ‘Round Robert Glowinski The winter season is upon us, and families across the country are decorating their homes for holiday festivities. Unfortunately, this time of year is also marked by an increase in fires – with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reporting the highest occurrence of candle and... Read More December 2016 Issue #09209 Page 53
Staying Active in Retirement Don Cernuto After working in the Truss and Component Industry for 4½ decades, I was looking forward to retirement. Fishing when I wanted to, golfing when I wanted to. Well, after getting up at 4 o’clock in the morning for 46 years, it has come to an end. No place to go at 4 am, so I guess... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 73
Question of the Day: FLBOA 2016 Education Conference Stan Sias Do Building Officials really want education on the trusses we produce? On Monday, March 14, I had the honor and privilege of presenting to a group of Building Officials (BOs) and Building Designers (BDs) [over 350 individuals live and in-person!] at the Finger Lakes Building Officials... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 4
Advertiser Forum: Seeing Things from a Higher Perspective Anna Stamm Gadgets. Upgrades. Fads. Some people love to get the next new thing as soon as they can, some people wait to see if it’s a lasting improvement or a passing craze. Me? I’m the kind of person who waits. I didn’t buy Laser Discs when they were hot, nor did I think SuperBeta was... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 8
The Last Word: Are You Ready For Management? Joe Kannapell Now is the time for you to prepare to move up in management. Over the last 20 years, dozens of plants formerly run by “hands-on” owners are now run by managers. During the recent recession, many management candidates left our business. And in the next 10... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 55
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