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Editor's Message: An Unlikely Assist

American Truss in Houston, Texas is roughly 888 miles from Plum Building Systems in Osceola, Iowa. Under normal circumstances, it’s hard to imagine these two companies would have much reason to collaborate.

President's Message: Talking to Your Saw Should Be Easy

Many of the problems we face each day can be traced back to poor communication.

Not Your Typical Truss Job

An unusual project with an uncommon shape presented the kind of design challenge truss technicians don’t see every day.
 

Watch & Learn

From increasing security to improving the quality of temporary workers, the cameras Woodhaven installed six years ago have provided a significant return on investment.

Getting Ready for Going Remote

When you decide the best talent isn’t next door, will you be ready with the tools your employees need to work remotely?

Unsung Hero

A high-quality component is the result of many individuals’ expertise – including the person standing at the saw.

Faces of the Industry: Brad Unruh

Timberlake TrussWorks LLC, Helena, Oklahoma

Parting Shots

On November 13, 2017, roof trusses donated by the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas (TMAT) were installed on a house in San Antonio, Texas. In February, the keys will go to U.S. Army SPC Thomas Brinch and his family.

The Market Place

CM Perspective: This Is the Year!

Two years ago, I welcomed readers to the first issue of The Market Place, writing that the publication would be a space open year round to carry on the great discussions and the innovative cooperation that happens just once a year on the BCMC show floor.

SBCA Update: Get in the Game

There’s more to association membership than quarterly meetings and BCMC!

Insurance

Do you have the right insurance for your business? Do your policies cover all your needs? A component manufacturer needs the right insurance to cover each activity within their scope of work. There are also safety programs, protocols, and other means a component manufacturer can implement to help keep insurance premiums low.

Cold-Formed Steel Council Members

CFSC QC Wall Panel Program

This program helps manufacturers monitor the quality of the wall panels they manufacture and provides the plant with a data management system.

Editor's Message: Building More with Less

Homebuilders are shifting their focus, and that’s good news for component manufacturers.

President's Message: Good Customers Are Complainers

Good customers call and complain. If they’re upset with your product or service, they get you on the phone and tell you how they want it fixed. Now, there’s always negotiations that follow, but the point is that they care enough to give you a chance to make things right. The worst customers just go away without ever giving you a reason. How can you improve if you don’t know what went wrong?