Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Quik Stik rafter and truss fastening system, a new solution for overhead fastening designed to reduce the risk of construction work-related injuries while boosting jobsite efficiencies, with speedier and more accurate fastening of rafter and truss assemblies.
An assisted living building featuring long-span trusses and a built-in catwalk has given the team at Cascade Mfg Co, of Cascade, Iowa, a feather in their cap.
Being educated on new solutions for the drywall industry has the potential to drastically reduce contractor callbacks, while also raising the standards of the trade.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Basehor, Kansas is a remarkably solid, traditional and old-looking brand-new building. Mark Curfman of Urban Architecture Studio and Jerry Frese of J.M. Frese Construction worked in concert to create a very traditional church within a tight budget using structural insulated panels.
