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Floor Truss Installation

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Floor trusses with strongbacks and bracing

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Top chord bearing floor trussed bearing on wall panels

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Wall Panel Bracing

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Product Evaluation and Indemnification

This presentation examines the different ways that the organizations that publish evaluation reports handle liability, and what this means for the manufacturer seeking a Technical Evaluation Report (TER) for their product.

Fountain of Youth

Contrary to the popular marketing slogan, not everything that happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas, like the “youth movement” that unexpectedly sprang up during those two days of discussion. What started as a frank observation that industry leadership needs greater participation and buy-in from the younger generations led to several productive ideas on how to begin achieving that goal.

The Best Way Forward is a Solid Path Downward

A best practice for building designers: find a friend to check your load paths.

Faces of the Industry: Gene Frogale

Meet SBCA board member Gene Frogale, President of Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems in Chantilly, Virginia.

Tips for Better Tech Support

What’s the secret to great IT support in the component industry? Find a process that’s simple enough that you’ll actually do it, and detailed enough that it’s useful.

Above and Beyond

When Mandere Construction couldn’t get the trusses it needed to frame its projects, owner John Mandere went looking for the best truss folks he could find—and hired them

The New Transparency: OSHA Style

One of the biggest changes to OSHA regulations in 2017 might be injury and illness reporting.

Hands-on Learning

When PDJ Components opened its doors for a plant tour, it was an education for everyone.

Spring: A Chance to Sow Seeds for Future Harvest

It is important for our industry to have a voice and to shine a light on the issues we face. Going to DC lets us take part in shaping the future.

Open Quarterly Meetings: A Good Gamble

OQM group at Las Vegas sign

SBCA members gathered in Las Vegas for the most recent Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM), a regular member event that combines an open-door board meeting with a variety of opportunities for networking, discussion and, of course, fun!

Looking to Hire?

One strategy for employee retention might be training your recruiters.