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Cold-Formed Steel Truss QC

SBCA’s Cold-Formed Steel Council (CFSC) provides supporting documentation relating to Cold-formed steel (CFS) truss quality control.

Education at Home

The following webinars, podcasts and training videos are a great way to get your staff engaged in component manufacturing industry topics while they are working from home.

Truss Repair

The repair and modification of metal plate connected wood trusses can be a very complicated subject, because each situation must be analyzed individually. Common situations that require repairs include: damage to the truss from delivery, handling, installation, adverse environments, fire, and manufacturing mistakes. Whatever the reason for a repair, the principles followed  are similar. The truss repair must result in a truss that is able to carry all loads intended for the truss.  This webinar covers the key concepts involved with a truss repair.

Template Customer Contract Language for Force Majeure

As individuals, businesses, and governments continue to take actions to mitigate or contain the worldwide impact of COVID-19, component manufacturers (CMs) ought to consider including language in their proposals/bids and customer contract forms giving them a potential out to avoid breach of contract liability if and when they are unable to make deliveries through no fault of their own, such as in the case of COVID-19 rendering their plant inoperable.

Download Template Customer Contract Language for Force Majeure (Member Only)

SBCA Legal Counsel Kent Pagel has drafted template contractual language that serves as a model for CMs to include in their proposals/bids and customer contracts, as a means to set out under what circumstances CMs as suppliers of building materials, can be excused for performance when unforeseen circumstances, beyond their control, prevent, delay or hinder that performance.

Editor's Message: Handling Plumber Damage Repairs

According to an online survey of component manufacturers (CMs), 96 percent of respondents indicated they have had a plumber damage or modify their products after installation.

President's Message: A True Test

The true test of someone’s character, or something’s value, is not when times are going well but when there is a crisis.

Lean Isn’t Just for Production

Why lean concepts apply just as well to a company’s culture

Turning Cold Calls into Component Careers

CMs can expand their recruiting pool through old-fashioned legwork

MEXICO: A New Frontier for Truss Manufacturing

An industry outsider strives to open a truss plant near Cancun

Combustible Dust Housekeeping Program

The SBCA Combustible Dust Housekeeping program contains all you need to assess your company’s risk for combustible dust citations during an OSHA inspection and implement an effective housekeeping program for your production facility.

Forklift Safety Certification Program

SBCA’s Forklift Certification Program is a dynamic training program that integrates online training with hands-on exercises to provide a diversified course for your forklift operators.

Operation Safety Program

Protect your employees and your company by implementing your own customized safety program with SBCA Operation Safety.

ORisk Program

Now there is an efficient and effective way to train your employees on critical concepts in risk management: ORisk – an online risk management course tailored specifically to building component manufacturers.

TRUCK Driver Training Program

TRUCK is a comprehensive, industry-specific program that addresses the safety, risk and compliance aspects of material handling, product transport and safe operation of equipment.

Technical Assessment Test Online (TATO)

Use the Technical Assessment Test Online (TATO) to determine if job candidates or current employees have the technical aptitude and skills required to succeed in the structural building components industry.

Truss Technician Training (TTT)

SBCA members have seen the value of Truss Technician Training (TTT) in the traditional classroom setting, but many wanted a more convenient and cost-effective way to achieve TTT Certification. SBCA is pleased to offer Truss Technician Training Online!