Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
August 2014 – The Power of Unintended Consequences (Part II)
Some times, after a lot of initial panic, things work out the way they’re supposed to. As the July deadline for Shepformation approached, the MA House and Senate had set a 6 person committee to look at budget differences between the House...
The Only Real Wood Alternative
Zuri Premium Decking, by Royal Building Products, is a state-of-the-art PVC decking that has a realistic appearance to authentic exotic hardwoods without the expense, maintenance and defects normally found in high-end decking materials. No...
The Shepley Shops
Practically anything that can be drawn in CAD can be produced by the Shepley Shops! So if you’re looking for one piece oval casing kits (exterior & interior) radius cut precisely with a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router—we can...
“If we don't change direction, we'll all end up where we're going”
Irwin Corey
Congratulations Elizabeth Kovach!
On Tuesday, June 17th, Liz Kovach was installed as President Elect of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HB&RA). The purpose of HB&RA is to improve and maintain a positive image of the building industry and to...
July 2014 – The Power of Unintended Consequences (Part I)
Two legislative initiatives, in current process, that really show the power of unintended consequences are: the move in the Massachusetts State Senate to mandate sprinkler systems in all 1-2 family dwellings; and the federal FEMA...
Ed Dery – An Inspiration To Us All!
On April 22nd, building industry members gathered at the Shepley Showcase to celebrate Ed Dery with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ed Dery was born in Providence, RI on September 17, 1920, and is the oldest of three children. He attended...