Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Shep-Lap
I was going to start by saying a lot has changed in the building industry since I started at Shepley 14 years ago, but after reading Ron Winner’s article last month, it’s hard to follow his 42 years of experience in the industry—especially...
June 2017 – Ladders
Ladders Injuries in the workplace because of ladders are commonplace. Falls from ladders can be as painful as a fall from a roof; about a third of all reported falls are falls from ladders. Many of the fall related injuries result from...
Changes During My Career
As I prepare to step away from the lumber and building materials industry, I’ve reflected on some of the changes that have taken place during the last 42 years and there have been many. Let’s start with equipment. When I started at...
“If I lived my life over again, I'd make the same mistakes . . . only sooner.”
Early 20th century screen and stage actress Tallullah Bankhead
New Baldwin Screen Door Lockset
BALDWIN LAUNCHES NEW ESTATE™ SCREEN DOOR LOCKSET! You’ll love these high quality locksets offering performance at a great price! The Baldwin trim with the Accurate lock system is, by far, the best lock available for screen doors. Lock...
May 2017 – The Right Tool for the Right Job
Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions about safety. We are seeing the construction industry become more and more sophisticated with new construction techniques. However, in residential construction, the same tools that were...
May – If . . .
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied...