Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

We want the project owners we work with to have the pleasure of seeing their clients or guests look up when they enter the building trusses immediately create a lasting impression. Whether it's a ...

Nov. 4—SHIPSHEWANA — In an effort to keep up with the needs of area construction companies, Alpha Building Center in Shipshewana has constructed a new near-fully automated truss facility. "Everybody ...

Students will help construct roof support structures on Ho Plaza this week, as a part of Cornell Habitat for Humanity’s annual Truss Days event, according to Daniel Waizman ’16, the organization’s ...

Roof trusses. Not exactly the sexy side of new home building. You've seen them. Loaded in big awkward stacks on flatbed trailers pulled along the highways. Low, triangular shapes of wood, braced and ...