LinkedIn Group Discussions for the Building Industry Pro:
LinkedIn Discussion Fundamentals for the Building Industry Professional: …How to properly post a discussion [...]
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05, 2013
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04, 2013
Recap of 2013 Group B Committee Action Hearing
Recap of 2013 Group B Committee Action Hearing (Dallas, TX) Last week the IRC code hearings were held in Dallas, TX. NADRA's Technical Advisor, Glenn Mathewson represented the association on numerous proposals. This work is just beginning & your support is NEEDED on key issues that WILL effect your businesses and will effect this industry. Your support [...]
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04, 2013
NADRA – How to Promote Deck Safety Month®
May is Deck Safety Month ® In 2006 NADRA, The North American Deck and Railing Association declared May as Deck Safety Month®. NADRA’s Deck safety program is an effort to improve deck safety awareness! Here are some helpful ways to promote Deck Safety during the month of May! Please call NADRA direct [...]
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04, 2013
NADRA Atlanta Chapter Meeting Recap
NADRA Atlanta Chapter Meeting Re-Cap April 2013 We tried something different with our second meeting of the year by hosting the first “Speed Dating with Deck Builders” event at the Ivy in Buckhead. We had over 51 attendees at the meeting which included several first time visitors. I want to [...]
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03, 2013
Stay Ahead of The Change; 2015 Codes Underway Now
The time has come again for us to be a part of our future…for you to be a part of your future. The International Code Council released the proposed changes to the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) on March 11th. The ideas contained in these proposals come from professionals and non-professionals [...]
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01, 2013
IBS and NKBA Show to Co-Locate in Las Vegas, 2014
For more information: For NKBA: Nora DePalma 770.772.4726 (c.) 678.642.5075 nora.depalma@oreilly-depalma.com For NAHB: Paul Lopez 202. 251.4672 plopez@nahb.org International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show to Co-Locate in Las Vegas Beginning in 2014 New mega-event creates nation’s largest gathering focused on all aspects of home design and construction FOR [...]
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01, 2013
NADRA New Jersey Chapter Update
Following is a recap of Tuesday night's meeting at Chimney Rock Inn. We had a nice large group in attendance and it was great to see everyone again. Marty Coffey opened the meeting and as we all introduced ourselves it was great to hear that most members plan on attending our Deck Awards Dinner. We also [...]
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01, 2013
New Jersey Deck Association Seeks Award Entries, Sponsors
New Jersey Deck Association Seeks Award Entries, Sponsors The New Jersey chapter of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) has announced its annual Deck Competition and Awards ceremony, to be held February 21, at Ariana's Grand, in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Chapter President Martin Coffey has issued a call for [...]
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12, 2012
Code Proposal – Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?
The Fairfax Group is a group that attended a meeting a few weeks ago in Fairfax, VA to work together on deck code proposal that originated in Fairfax. Those in attendance were the AWC, NAHB, CLMA, NADRA, VBCOA, CCICC, Simpson Strong Tie and others. The group also had a conference call-in [...]
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10, 2012
How to Prepare Your Deck for Hurricane Sandy
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeastern US, here are some critical things you must do to prepare your deck: Article by: Advantage Trim and Lumber Bring in all planters and any loose items – Any loose item left on or even under your deck will turn into a [...]