by George Hull, NFC Steering Committee Using material efficiently is the cornerstone of what the structural building component industry is now calling innovative framing. Buildings are getting increasingly more complex and customers want spans unachievable through traditional span tables. It takes a creative approach to using material to meet our customer’s needs, while still providing… Read more »
Industry News
5 Ways to be a More Valuable Employee
Do you look forward to going to work in the mornings? Are you happy with your workplace environment? If you want more out of your work, here are a few ways that YOU could make your business a fun place to be! Don’t allow the culture of “busyness” to become a good thing. Our culture… Read more »
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
CLP Systems is unique because our products are made right outside our back door. As a division of Vulcan Steel Products, subsidiary of Steel Dynamics, Inc., we have the capabilities to ensure you get the highest quality threaded rod directly shipped from our facility in Pelham, AL to your job-site. CLP Systems has unmatched manufacturing… Read more »
CLP Systems Wants to Thank the 2016 Framer Safety Contest Participants!
CLP Systems wants to thank everyone who participated in the 2016 Framer Safety Contest! CLP and the National Framers Council partnered together to increase safety education and awareness in the framing industry. The NFC has developed the FrameSAFE program and is dedicated to providing framers with all of the tools they need to implement safety on… Read more »
Population Explosion
The multi-family industry is rapidly increasing and expanding into historically high hurricane risk cities. In the last few years, these high risk cities have seen anywhere from 90%-2000% population increase. To accommodate this kind of growth, new multi-family buildings are being developed at a rapid pace. When designing wood frame, multi-family buildings in these types… Read more »
FrameSAFE Training Resources
by Ken Shifflett, NFC Steering Committee In addition to the comprehensive, bilingual safety manual and site-specific fall protection template, the FrameSAFE program includes a variety of supplementary training tools including Toolbox Talks and Jobsite Safety Posters. Toolbox Talks highlight common workplace safety issues and general tips for a safe, efficient jobsite. Pulled from the FrameSAFE… Read more »
Effective Job-site Training
by Ken Shifflett, NFC Steering Committee Jobsite training is one of the most important things I stress in my business. I care about my workers and their health, plain and simple. Being safe on the jobsite isn’t just about reading a safety manual, signing off on it on the first day, and going about the… Read more »
Choosing a Qualified Framer
When planning a project, choosing the right subcontractors can be tough. How can you know if your subs have the proper training and dedication it takes to make your project a success? One way is by choosing a framer that is a member of the National Framers Council. Being a part of the NFC allows… Read more »
CLP and NFC Introduce the 2016 Framer Safety Contest
CLP Systems has partnered together with the National Framers Council and their FrameSAFE program to host the 2016 Framer Safety Contest, taking place June 6th – July 31st. Safety is the most important thing in the construction industry but not everyone is trained the correct way. That’s why we have partnered together to increase safety… Read more »
3 Steps to Solve Wood Shrinkage Issues in Multi-Residential Buildings
Wood naturally shrinks as it dries. These changes in dimension are of importance to anyone designing and constructing a multi-story building. Based on environmental factors and the type of framing, incremental shrinkage can be up to ¼” or more per floor. In a five or six story wood frame building, shrinkage can add up to… Read more »
