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Thursday, November 17, 2016
WMA Member Announcements
Huttig Announces New Division to Expand HuttiGrip™ Product Line
ST. LOUIS, MO, November 15, 2016 – Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBP), a leading domestic distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, today announced the formation of a new division to expand its private label construction fastener and specialty building products line. The HuttiGrip™ Division will be led by David Fishbein, Robert Furio, Ken Fishbein, and Mona Zinman, and will focus on expanding the HuttiGrip™ private label product line nationally. Read the Full Release
CODES & STANDARDS NEWS
Several European Associations Calling for Building Envelope Revisions to the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Glass on Web reports that European Aluminium, EuroWindoor, ES-SO, and Glass for Europe are calling for revisions to the 2010 EPBD in order to “reap the distinctive benefits of modern windows” by ensuring that the “energy performance of glazed areas is fairly assessed.”
The associations believe that these revisions to the EPBD will optimize the energy performance and cost of buildings, and should consider the following factors during the revision process:
- Increasing the energy efficient renovations to European buildings
- Using the energy balance approach to assess the energy performance of windows
- Recognizing the benefits of daylight, natural ventilation and solar management
Read More at GlassonWeb.com
HOUSING INDUSTRY
Builder Confidence Holds Firm in November
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady in November at a level of 63 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Read more at NAHB Eye On Housing
Why Your Company’s Safety Program Needs to be a Top Priority
Violations are costly, and too many mistakes could sink your business. Read more at PROSALES
NAHB’s CEO Details Four Hopes from Trump Administration
Tax reform, regulations, immigration, and increasing the skilled labor market top Jerry Howard’s list. Read more at REMODELING
A Plan to Re-Map Growth?
Flyover-zone attraction may emerge if the promises of the new Presidential administration play out as planned. Read more at BUILDER
Housing Affordability Edges Lower in Third Quarter
Ongoing home price appreciation offset a small decline in mortgage interest rates to move housing affordability slightly lower in the third quarter of 2016,according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells FargoHousing Opportunity Index (HOI). Read more at NAHB
GREEN BUILDING NEWS
Canada Gets First LEED v4 Certification for Existing Building Canada has achieved its first commercial project certified under LEED v4 with 270 Albert St. in Ottawa, which earned LEED gold under the Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Existing Buildings rating system.
Managed by Blackwood Partners Corp., the project demonstrates how LEED v4 can be used as a tool of transformation for existing buildings, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Read More at ProudGreenBuilding.com
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION EDUCATION
2017 University of Innovative Distribution
Registration Fee to Increase January 11, 2017
Providing Wholesale Distribution Education
When: March 5-8, 2017
Where: JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel – Indianapolis, Indiana
WMA members receive $1000 savings on registration.
To view the course listing CLICK HERE!
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Who Should Attend? CEO’s, Branch Managers, Sales & Marketing Managers, Purchasing Managers, Sales Personnel, Human Resources Directors, Operations Managers, Manufacturer’s Personnel working with Distributors, Inventory Managers and Training Managers will all benefit from attending UID.
The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. 2017 marks the 24th year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.
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