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.
SBCA is moving in a new direction to serve you even better.
I’m honored to serve as SBCA’s new executive director.
A company is acquired for its earnings, but valued for its EBITDA percentage.
A CM and framer pair up to do the impossible.
A builder’s perspective on how CMs can grow market share
Skandia Truss in Skandia, Michigan (also known as Snow Country because its annual snowfall averages over 167 inches), focuses on quality trusses and customer satisfaction using exclusively MSR lumber, dry storage, and the motto, “Think Snow Load.”
SBCA makes Structural Details available to architects, engineers, contractors, designers, code enforcement officials and others involved in construction applications using metal plate connected wood trusses (MPCWT).
Production crews and designers depend on one another every day, yet the two departments can find themselves at odds: Was the callback caused by a poor design or a quality control issue in production? In this two-part series, learn how these CMs are breaking down barriers between the two departments. Part 1 focuses on how to create cross-functional teams to improve communication and increase engagement. Part 2 (coming in early 2021) will cover how breaking down barriers between these departments will have a positive effect on company culture.
A component manufacturer submits its bid or proposal to a customer. Rather than signing the bid, the customer issues its purchase order. In response the manufacturer issues a sales acknowledgement. Each of the forms contains terms and conditions of sale on the back. Some or all of the forms either get signed or none of them are signed. If a dispute later arises, how does it get resolved? Kent Pagel discusses best practices and answers the questions CMs have regarding this all too common battle of the forms.
There are some valuable takeaways from this chaotic year.
We will look back at 2020 as the Year of the Pivot.
Meet four individuals recently recognized as industry leaders by their peers.
CMs and framers win and lose together – the NFC ensures everyone wins.
Learn how one seasoned framer/CM team was primed to shine on a project like this.
Taking a fresh approach to your job descriptions is a necessary step toward successful hiring.
The Structural Building Compon-ents Association of the Capital Area (SBCACAP) held its seventh annual golf outing in October at the Evergreen Country Club in Virginia.
