Rural Builder Magazine

Flashback 2002: A Horse Barn Builder Finds it’s the Details that Count

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system made of a foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, usually oriented strand board (OSB). They are manufactured under controlled conditions, making them suitable for various building designs, and have been widely used for over 30 years.

Building with timber offers many benefits beyond looks, including sustainability, strength, and design flexibility. Timber is a renewable resource from managed forests and acts as a carbon sink, which helps reduce greenhouse gases.

Construction equipment management software (CEMS) is an effective tool for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and streamlining operations in construction projects. It allows for real-time monitoring of equipment, which helps optimize resource allocation and prevent equipment theft.

Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar developed Combilift after engineering a unique forklift that attached to semi-trucks. Founded in 1998, Combilift focuses on creating multi-directional forklifts for better maneuverability and safety in handling materials.

Here is a list of the exhibitors you will see at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025. 

 The Frame Building Expo will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025. This episode explains what you can expect to see there.

 The Frame Building Expo will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025. This episode explains what to expect.

This episode provides strategies to reduce construction callbacks, which are costly and can negatively impact a company's reputation and profits.

This episode discusses important aspects of designing livestock buildings that promote animal health and well-being. It emphasizes the need for clean, safe, and comfortable environments for domesticated animals.

mikeroweWORKS Scholarship Winner - Jacob Kern

February 2025 Issue of Rural Builder Magazine(00:00) - - Intro (00:19) - - mikeroweWorks Foundation: You Don’t Have to Go to College to Be Somebody (07:12) - - Not Your Father’s Machine Shed: How Agricultural Buildings Have Evolved (19:30) - - Make Forklift Safety A Priority: Steps to Preventing Injuries on the Jobsite (26:27) - - Collecting Quality Survey Data: Gathering and Analyzing Survey Responses Accurately Is Critical to Compiling Useful Construction Data (39:38) - - True Metal Supply Is In The Customer Service Industry: Metal Roofing Is Their Main Product (43:51) - - Barndominium Construction Lending: Common Questions and Answers (52:18) - - OSHA And ASTM Standards For PPE: How to Choose the Right Workwear for Safety Compliance (58:58) - - Understanding R-Values: How Structural Elements and Building Codes Relate to Insulation Effectiveness (01:12:07) - - Flashback: Time To Go Forward ... With Design Build (01:20:35) - - Project of the Month: Dairy Barn Event Space (01:21:40) - - CSI: Construction Survey Insights : A Shield Wall Media Builder Trend: More Builders Go From Big To Small Than Small To Big