Industry Announcements

Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

June 18, 2018

Please submit your nominations for the Annual industry awards here: https://app.keysurvey.com/f/1264065/13c0/ 

LP Provides System Approach to Predictable Floor Performance

June 12, 2018

Considering all elements of the floor and how they work together can allow for predictable performance and happier homeowners.

VIDEO: The Benefits of FastenMaster's Lateral Tension System (LTS)

June 12, 2018

The FastenMaster Lateral Tension System (LTS) satisfies the lateral load requirements being enforced under Section R507 of the 2015 International Residential Code while making installation faster and less cumbersome.

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Clarify Crane Operator Requirements

June 12, 2018

OSHA is moving to finalize changes to its crane operator certification requirements, according to a proposed rule published in the May 21 Federal Register.

Capital Chapter Raises Money for Wounded Veteran

June 10, 2018

For years, the SBCA Capital Area Chapter has hosted golf tournaments to raise money for the BCMC Build, an SBCA event that involves members in building a home for a wounded veteran in the vicinity of where BCMC is held

Improving Truss Installation One Inspector at a Time

May 14, 2018

On May 10, John Goodrich of Truss Engineering Corporation in Indian Orchard Massachusetts presented to building officials in Litchfield, Connecticut, covering “how to read a truss drawing, bracing [and] the BSCI documents,” he says.

How Do Framers and CMs Think Differently?

May 9, 2018

NFC president Ken Shifflett and NFC executive director Chris Tatge gave presentations during the SBCA Carolinas Chapter meeting held in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 18.

Simpson Sponsors ICC’s Building Safety Month

May 7, 2018

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council's (ICC) 2018 Building Safety Month in May.

Alpine Releases AutoMill SC Component Saw Upgrade

May 7, 2018

Alpine announces immediate availability of its AutoMill SC Upgrade April 6, 2018, enabling owners of Alpine’s AutoMill SC component saw to upgrade to a new control system.

TMAT Takes a New Approach to CM Education

May 7, 2018

To help give back to Component Manufacturers in Texas, the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas is gearing up to provide educational opportunities focused on employees working in production, sales, and design.