Understanding what leads to a serious injury or fatality has been the center of a new series of white papers from the Campbell Institute, a global center of environment, health and safety excellence at the National Safety Council. The Institute stated in a recent press release that it has worked not only to define SIF prevention methods but also create blueprints for potential prevention programs.
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While it is essential to have a safety program, it’s critical to transform culture from contentment to involvement. Several factors influence the need for manufacturing organizations to incorporate a safety program within their facilities. Individuals that exhibit an involvement mindset, understand the impact safety has on the well-being of the workforce.
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Affordability continues to be the biggest problem that homebuyers face. According to the 2022 Obstacles to Home Buying report issued Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in partnership with Morning Consult, record-high home prices and record-low inventory have made the home buying process extremely difficult.
According to NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, rising mortgage interest rates, spurred by expected, significant tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, will aggravate housing affordability challenges in 2022. This is particularly the case for perspective first-time home buyers, who face higher costs and elevated home prices without the benefit of gains in home equity and household wealth possessed by existing home owners.
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The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased by 2.1 points to 73.2 in March, as consumers express pessimism regarding mortgage rates and home buying conditions generally. On a year-over-year basis, the index is down 8.5 points.
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According to Rob Brice, president and chief technology officer at RFgen, distributors can begin to chart a more successful path forward by deploying mobile barcoding, mobile applications and updated critical business systems. These options allow for flexibility, work within existing infrastructure, and have a proven history of strong ROI.
During this time of turbulence – amid COVID-19, severe labor shortages supply chain disruptions, steep inflation and geopolitical instability – emerging technology has ushered in what is commonly referred to as Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This technology is rapidly transforming the way manufacturers do business and presents an unprecedented opportunity.
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National Association of Home Builders analysis of Census construction spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 1.1% in February after a 1.1% increase in January. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $850.6 billion. Total private residential construction spending was 16.6% higher than a year ago.
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Earlier this month the Biden administration released the U.S. Government’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which details more than $5 trillion, and several departments are receiving portions of those funds to create more efficient and sustainable infrastructure and construction projects. Find out what it means for construction, and the door and window industries.
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LBM Journal’s Real Issues. Real Answers question for April comes from a dealer in Colorado who is wrestling with the question of when to invest in new technology. Their existing software and technology tools are okay, but they know from talking with other dealers that new ERP software could help them work better and smarter. Do they pull the trigger now or wait until business slows?
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
