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
Letter to the Editor: On IBC bracing requirements Frank Woeste Dear Anna: A recent long span truss collapse during installation reminded me of the new 2009 (and later) IBC bracing requirements for the Owner of a project with metal plate connected (MPC) wood trusses spanning 60 ft. and greater (churches, schools, commercial, retail, and so on).... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 74
The Last Word: Where is the Truss Business Headed? Joe Kannapell At BCMC, we learned that a recession often follows a presidential election, but that housing may not be much affected this time (per Mark Vintner of Wells Fargo). Many of us shrugged this off, especially after observing the brisk sales activity on the show floor, though our past experience... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 75