Do you have embed plates on your project? Had a rough go with embed plates in the past? Here are some of our most frequently asked questions and what you can do to help embed plate installation go smoother on your next project. First off, what is an embed plate? Embed plates are a high… Read more »
As a vital part of the construction supply chain, the structural building components industry was deemed essential in most states during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, it has played a valuable role in keeping the construction going strong, allowing projects to be built significantly faster than with traditional framing methods. More importantly, the 82,500 Americans… Read more »
NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: CLP would like to welcome Micah Hoge to our Estimating Team! Micah is excited that he has been able to join our team after COVID-19 gave him the opportunity to explore new career avenues. Micah studied Engineering Technologies at the University of West Alabama, he has previously worked at 84 Lumber where he… Read more »
The single most stressful aspect of tie-down hardware is the anchor design and placement. This has always been the case so why does it seem like it’s getting more complicated? In this short article, we’ll share some ideas on how you can simplify your anchors. Understanding why anchors are becoming more complicated will set you… Read more »
Have you considered how the freight industry will affect your construction material delivery in the current national conditions? In these unique times, it is inevitable that freight will incur delays and rate increases. In this article, we talk about the current trends in the trucking industry and what you should plan for when ordering construction… Read more »
On June 12, OSHA announced the roll out of a new web page addressing the control and prevention of COVID-19 for the construction industry. According to the site, “This guidance is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards.… Read more »
CLP Systems is partnering with Wounded Warrior Project to donate a percentage of every threaded rod purchased in the month of July to help serve warriors and their family members. That means every rod you purchase for the month of July will help empower, employee, and engage veterans for their next mission in life. As a… Read more »
Being a general contractor is stressful and demanding. We know that there is a lot of pressure to complete every project on time and within budget. At CLP, our mission is to defeat hardware complexity and save you time and money on a project by helping you design easier, manage better and install quicker. CLP’s… Read more »
On May 19, OSHA announced that, based on an improved understanding about the transmission and prevention of COVID-19, it has adopted revised policies for in-person inspections and recordkeeping requirements with respect to the virus as economies reopen throughout the country. The new guidance will go into effect on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Increased In-Person Inspections… Read more »
Most want to “Buy American”. Especially these days, as we observe the global supply chain disorder and realize that we need more domestic manufacturing. But when it comes to quality control and supply, it feels like you can’t always trust imported material. There’s supply risk to buy import. A lack in quality control. Potential for… Read more »
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