On-Site Homebuilding with an Off-Site View Reflecting on the journey of building my on-site home versus years of off-site manufacturing, several insights have surfaced. While many may hesitate to do it again, I remain optimistic. Why the enthusiasm? Because every challenge I faced was met with a manufacturing mindset honed by the... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 84
Design Connections: Designing for Resiliency Geordie Secord As I write this, I am sitting inside a warm office in Northern Ontario, looking out the window at near blizzard conditions, with heavy snow falling and –35° wind chill. Although it is very unpleasant outside, this isn’t necessarily unusual weather for this location, but what is... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 90
Deals Report 2023: Tracking the Openings, Closings, and Acquisitions Craig Webb The construction supply industry saw high lending rates and a relative lack of big transactions result in 22% fewer deals involving 2.6% fewer locations in 2023 vs. 2022. There also were 10% fewer buyers, with several big players barely present. But greenfield openings, while down 5% from 2022,... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 98
Up to the Test: The Heavy Seated Knife Plate Beam Hanger for Mass Timber Paul McEntee In response to the increasing demand for mass timber construction, Simpson Strong-Tie has created mass timber solutions for these builds. These product additions include our Heavy Seated Knife Plate (HSKP), ACBH concealed beam hanger, and CBH concealed beam hanger. Gain insights into... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 108
The Last Word: Removing the Achilles Heel of Jigging Joe Kannapell Until recently, vertical members have been the bane of all jigging systems, whether they occur on the perimeter or the interior of trusses. And they are found more than ever on apartment and residential designs. Handling these members without human intervention has been the Achilles heel of... Read More March 2024 Issue #16296 Page 146