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Open web trusses are the ideal match with a sprinkler system, maximizing use of space and making installation easy.
Rebuilding a historic church after a ruinous fire was a project not to be forgotten.
Meet Joseph Maez at Katerra in Phoenix, Arizona.
Building stronger teams may be as simple as some popsicle sticks and a few hours of creative fun.
One year ago, the Shire, a development in Etna, Wyoming populated with tiny-houses built by Teton Truss in their off-season, was just starting to emerge. Today, the grass is growing, the sunsets over the mountains are beautiful, and Teton is keeping busy as ever year-round. Read the full story in the March 2017 issue of SBC Magazine.
The Iowa Truss Manufacturer’s Association (ITMA) has a long history of reaching out to our state lawmakers in Des Moines, building relationships and advocating for issues that affect our businesses. From our status as a “right to work” state to prevailing and minimum wages issues, we’ve been successful in the past in helping our Iowa legislators understand how changes they proposed would negatively impact our ability to attract and retain an adequate workforce.
How do you learn about new federal regulations impacting the delivery of manufactured components and materials? Call in the experts.
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The 2018 Major League Baseball season just got underway a few days ago, and with it, opportunities for component manufacturers across the country to get together, share best practices, learn about new trends, socialize and relax.
I was recently sitting in an SBCA meeting and a fellow component manufacturer (CM) on the board spoke passionately about how important it was for all CMs to promote the benefits of component framing over stick framing. The way he talked, if I didn’t know him, I would have guessed he ran a plant in Texas or Mississippi and was constantly having to fight for market share against stick framers. In actuality, he operates in Florida. Stick framing doesn’t even affect him.
Integra learns the benefit of giving a plant tour to young people.
Do you know how much coverage you have or what to do if a collision occurs?
Lay-On Gables are an opportunity for component manufacturers.
One CM’s decision to reach out to a local community college is a win-win for all involved.
Designers and production crews found some creative ways to say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018.
I’m a firm believer in supporting the industry you work in. If you’re going to pour your heart and soul into it, well, pour your heart and soul into it. For instance, I’ve been a very active member of the Structural Building Components Association of Minnesota (SBCAMN) and Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) for decades because I’ve learned associations are one of the more effective ways to help my business while also helping the component industry thrive in Minnesota.
Key changes are taking place within the truss and wall panel manufacturing community.
The current labor shortage is one of the biggest challenges facing the component manufacturing industry, and construction overall. SBCA staff has worked with component manufacturers around the country to gather workforce development best practices and create tools to attract people to our industry, where there is significant potential for professional growth.
This video was designed to be a powerful recruiting tool. It highlights the many reasons why it’s great to work in the structural building component and framing industries. Several members of the SBCA Emerging Leaders Committee provided footage for the video, and it is available here for component manufacturers, framers and the rest of the supply chain to download. The video can also be embedded on your company’s website and shared on social media platforms.
Everyone is encouraged to use this video to promote our industry’s value in offering professional careers with a significant opportunity to innovate and provide structural solutions that frame the American Dream.
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“We need to take every opportunity to sell more trusses!” That was the sentiment of many of the component manufacturers (CMs) sitting around the table at the most recent SBCA Marketing Committee meeting in Tampa, Florida.
Communicating cost increases with our customers
Imagine purchasing a new piece of equipment and then finding out once it’s installed you can’t make it work the way it was intended because it doesn’t understand what your software is telling it.
SBCA will be voicing the industry’s concerns on Capitol Hill.
Can’t make it to Washington, DC for SBCA’s Fly-in this June? Consider hosting a plant tour instead!