Manning Building Supplies

Manning Building Supplies - Ocala Truss Plant

2010-11-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

Ocala Truss - Building Solutions

Manning Building Supplies, Inc. now manufactures light gauge metal trusses at our Ocala Truss Plant. Observing the increasing demand for metal trusses in our industry, the Ocala Truss Plant recognized this as an opportunity to expand Manning’s product offerings.

Built upon the extensive truss engineering, experienced fabricators and widespread software knowledge of our designers, the addition of the steel truss production has proven successful. With steel being green, easy to specify & design with high structural performance and high quality, it is no surprise that more steel trusses are installed on commercial projects each year.

Edwards Construction, a long time customer and nationally recognized leader in the building industry, is in the process of completing several commercial jobs in The Villages. Manning has provided steel trusses for these projects and look forward to many future opportunities.

Lakeland - Introduces Commercial Storefront Windows and Doors

2010-11-18T08:50:00.000-08:00

Manning Building Supplies of Lakeland is proud to introduce installed commercial storefront aluminum windows and doors to our product line. Along with many other products and services that Manning Building Supplies offers, this will add to the ease of one stop shopping. Please contact your local outside sales rep for more details.

Special thanks to Hulbert Homes for their continued support with the Parkway Corporate Center storefront job. We are looking forward to many more years of success in the commercial storefront business.

Visit www.mbs-corp.com for more information.

Florida Green Building Coalition

2010-11-18T08:43:00.000-08:00

Add Green To Your Bottom Line!

Even though it appears that the “Green Movement” has stalled, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In 2008, Governor Charlie Crist named seven additional appointments to the Florida Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change. Governor Crist established the Action Team on Energy and Climate Change by signing Executive Order 07-128, on July 13, 2007.

The team will develop an Action Plan to achieve targets for statewide greenhouse gas reductions, including policy recommendations and changes to existing law. Part of this plan includes residential building practices.

So, in the best interest of being proactive, Quick Wall is now a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). FGBC is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to improving the built environment. Their mission is “to provide a statewide green building program that defines, promotes, and encourages sustainable efforts with environmental and economic benefits.”

The FGBC Green Home Standards indicate the criteria by which a Florida home can be designated green. By choosing to build green, you have chosen to reduce the burden on the environment and add value to your home through a voluntary Florida green home designation as administered by the Florida Green Building Coalition. FGBC’s purpose is to provide the tools and guidance necessary to help the contractor and supplier meet the needs of the homeowner, as well as reward and promote their efforts as a Florida friendly builder.

Why should you support a green design designation?

Many homeowners are desiring and some insisting that their home be earth friendly, affordable to operate, and healthy to live in. FGBC’S Green Home Standard is a tool that will guide the customer through the process of selecting green features that are cost effective, benefit the environment, and will fit in with your current practice. The standard has been developed such that it is achievable by everyone and will be recognized as a statewide industry standard.

Being knowledgeable about green practices and products sets the builder and supplier apart from the rest of the crowd. In a market that is scratching for the attention from every prospective customer, being “Green” may be the difference between getting the project or not. When a customer is looking for a builder, it’s the minor differences that grab their attention. Today’s homeowners are identifying the importance of doing their part and owning a “Green” home. Therefore, to add some green to your bottom line, it might be a good idea to be a leader in this market and not a follower.

Hurricane Resistant Housing

2010-11-18T08:36:00.000-08:00

Manning Building Supplies Introduces:
A storm resistant shell package for General Contractors, and Custom Home Builders. Hurricane winds and rain can put any structure at risk. Manning Building Supplies now offers and Engineered solution to protect your home from impact damage and wind driven rain penetration.

This Custom Package includes the following:

Quick Wall Precast Concrete Wall Panels - Hurricane and Lab tested to resist impact debris up to 296 MPH and wind driven rain penetrations throughout the event. We can provide the Ultimate protection by integration a Concrete Safe Room in you home complete with a concrete ceiling. See more at www.precast-homes.com

Manning Building Supplies Storm Trusses - Engineered trusses designed and built by one of Manning Building Supplies Truss Plants will provide roof protection to 170 MPH

Manning Building Supplies - Provides and installs impact resistant windows and doors which help reduce the potential of foreign object penetration during severe weather. No more bulky storm shutters to install and store.

Manning Building Supplies will also supply your lumber, millwork, and framer, to provide the freedom created by a shell package.

Get more information at Manning Building Supplies locations around the state: Ft. Pierce, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Ocala, Orlando, Palm Coast, Palm Beach, St. Augustine and Vero Beach. Or go to www.mbs-corp.com

Green Remodeling

2010-11-18T08:02:00.000-08:00

Vinyl Windows
While the construction industry (new home building specifically) is experiencing a slow down, the same is not true in the remodeling industry. In fact, 67% (2007 survey) percent of remodelers believe that revenue will increase or be comparable to the previous year. Americans spend $160 billion each year on remodeling. If just a fraction of the money was focused on greener construction, we could restore a significant portion of the world’s ecosystems, while immediately creating a healthier indoor environment for our families.

Green remodeling is easy. The difficult part for a remodeler is assisting a homeowner in deciding just how “green” they want their homes to be. Many homeowners start a room at a time. They pick and choose among the options for the design features and green building products that serve the homeowners interests, and budget.

Windows are among the most popular items homeowners choose to replace. Specifically, vinyl windows are purchased for their “green” value. Vinyl windows are impervious to rust, rot, blistering, corrosion, flaking and infestation by termites or other insects. In today’s market, plastic rivals traditional materials for windows and frames, providing competitive energy efficient, aesthetics, design flexibility and cost criteria. Plastic products have low thermal conductivity, thus reducing heating and cooling costs; though still provide protection against dangerous weather. Vinyl window frames enhance energy efficiency by creating chambers in the frame that provide additional resistance to heat transfer and insulating air pockets. This means energy efficiency of vinyl windows can reduce electricity used to heat and cool a home.

Consumers want their remodeling projects green and remodelers are answering the call. Energy efficiency continues to lead the way, but for items beyond appliances, the installation matters as much as the product. Whether it’s Low e windows or storm doors Manning Building Supplies, Inc. stands ready to install them, for a remodel or a brand new energy efficient Quick Wall home.

Manning Building Supplies upgraded to bisTrack

2010-11-18T07:48:00.000-08:00

bisTrack™ is a Windows based software for building industry suppliers. Manning went live in November 2007 with this new advanced software solution. This state of the art technology is user friendly and quick when processing transactions.
Benefits range from: streamlined work flow, better customer service, faster inventory turn-over, integrated operations, and informed business decisions. We are excited to improve our business processes and at the same time reducing our bottom line.
We would like to send out a special Thank You! to everyone for their support and patience while working out the “quirks” that go along with implementing such a significant conversion.

~ Corporate Office, Jacksonville