Several of the three-minute videos in this library are separated into two audience categories: “builder customer” and “framer customer.” The code required to embed the video on your company’s website is provided with each video below. Review the Toolbox Guidance Documents to explore how these videos can be used to promote specific products or your overall marketing campaign in conjunction with other CM Toolbox materials.
In May, SBCA was contacted by a component manufacturer (CM) member who recently had over $6,000 fraudulently stolen.
Over the course of the year I have used this column to highlight the development of SBCA’s multi-year strategic plan.
Why CMs can’t afford not to have a website!
These unique truss configurations require special design considerations
What The Truss Company did to recover once Washington re-opened for business
Apply the Billy Beane approach to your manufacturing process
A teacher finds value in adding truss math to her curriculum
Communication is always key in relationships, on a team, and especially when running a business where both team and relationships are the foundation.
On July 1, SBCA’s Strike Force 5 launched a new social media campaign: “Be Essential.”
This week, Ken Timmins and Justin Binning with American International Forest Products provide an overview of the past week’s lumber market activity, and answer listener-submitted questions about the European Lumber Market's influence in North America, if they are seeing component manufacturers change their lumber buying strategy as a result of the tight lumber market, and what a typical day looks like for a lumber trader.
When you hire a veteran there are certain skills and characteristics you can count on: leadership, teamwork, respect for authority, perseverance, and the ability to handle stressful situations.
When used effectively, a small investment of time in developing your social media presence will improve employee relations and entice job seekers.
A small investment of time in these hiring tools will go a long way to entice new job seekers and provide a place for them to readily find and easily apply for opportunities at your company.
After careful consideration and consultation with many loyal exhibitors and attendees, the SBCA Executive Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel BCMC 2020 due to significant concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This week, Ken Timmins and Justin Binning with American International Forest Products provide an overview of the past week’s lumber market activity and the overall economy, and answer listener-submitted questions about inventories at re-load facilities, transportation issues, and if component manufacturers may see a sharp decline in lumber costs toward the end of the year, similar to the lumber market in 2018.
Ken Kucera, vice president of installed sales and manufacturing for 84 Lumber, explains what has driven the company’s recent growth and how component package sales fit into their overall business strategy. 84 Lumber was founded in 1956 and operates more than 250 stores in 30 states, which are serviced by their component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops, and engineered wood products (EWP) centers.
Trussway is a good example of a company that made the decision to focus on upgrading its online presence through its website and different social media platforms. Their journey makes for a powerful case study. Join CEO Jeff Smith and Marketing Communications consultant Mike Loughery to hear more about this worthwhile process.
Kent Pagel, SBCA’s national legal counsel, discusses the benefits of component manufacturers (CMs) being suppliers as opposed to subcontractors, while outlining how much of a CM’s activities are largely subcontracting from a risk perspective.