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Investing in a standardized, comprehensive safety program minimizes the risks faced by both your employees and your company. SBCA’s customizable template materials, developed specifically for the component industry, can help you implement a consistent, measurable in-plant safety program through education, training and certification.
John Howlin, Truss Plant Manager at BuilderUp, is gearing up for winter in Maryland. Like many component manufacturing operations, John’s production and yard workers are exposed to the elements so they take cold weather safety seriously.
Jared Dix wears a lot of hats at Apex Truss, just one of which is Safety Coordinator. One of the things he’s been focused on lately is getting the production employees to be consistent about wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically their safety glasses.
It’s been a really hot summer and members of the SBCA Safety Committee are always looking for new and different ways to ensure their employees are safe at work, especially when the temperature climbs.
Start out the new year by spending an hour with SBCA president Greg Griggs as he lays out leadership’s vision for the year and provides an update on current SBCA initiatives
When you first bring a new hire into your plant, there‘s a lot going on that can easily distract someone unfamiliar with component manufacturing. It can be a challenge to keep a new person focused. That said, it’s critical they pay close attention to all of the potential safety hazards, from handling sharp-edged connector plates to learning how to properly swing a hammer.
Prioritizing safety is a continual process and everyone needs to be involved. Its success is dependent on motivating people. I like to think about safety like a good marketing campaign.
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SBC Magazine aims not only to serve as the voice of the structural framing and building envelope industry, it strives to be the main conduit for the information component manufacturers (CMs) find most valuable.
As we start this new year, I want you to consider how much a good idea is worth to you. How much would you pay to purchase a solution that immediately increases your production capacity by five percent or removes a troubling barrier in your market and opens up additional sales opportunities?
Why quarterly insurance policy reviews are important.
A different approach to training new hires.
Why a component manufacturer also became a lawmaker.
It’s not often that a component manufacturer (CM) is asked to do a project that publicly displays the components they design and manufacture. If done right, these opportunities have the potential to positively represent the industry to the entire community.
Using IT to boost production efficiency.
Senior Truss Designer • Nelson Truss • Edgerton, WI
As we enter 2019, we forge our hopes and dreams for the coming year while recalling our fondest memories of the 2018.
Keeping your employees’ hands safe could be as simple as adding a quick toolbox talk at the beginning of your next shift.
This webinar is a fourth in a series that will discuss special loading situations such as loads from parapet bracing, steeples/cupolas, etc.
Innovation is a word that is currently criticized in the business world for being over utilized. However, I would argue its actual application is being seriously underutilized in our own industry.
Cash is the lifeblood of every component manufacturer. Getting paid and getting paid faster ought to be a goal of every manufacturer. Kent Pagel will offer suggestions, measures and rules for each component manufacturer to consider to ensure full and prompt payments.
Sean Kelly will highlight effective strategies to develop and maintain relationships with local framers.
This webinar will be a deep dive into the benefits of participating in the FPS, how results can be used to improve business practices, and how to provide the most accurate data possible when you participate in the current survey.
This webinar will cover the many reasons to hire U.S. military veterans and how making a commitment to invest in this highly disciplined labor pool is an innovative way to recruit new employees and build a strong, lasting workforce of leaders in your company.
This webinar is the fifth in a series that will discuss special design situations involving “leg down” trusses, horizontal deflection and scissors trusses, etc. Visit the webinar archives to view parts 1-4 of this series (see July 17, 2018, August 14, 2018, October 9, 2018 & February 5, 2019).
Need a quick update on the latest and greatest from your trade association? Join Molly Butz for an overview of SBCA's newest and most valuable programs and resources and how you can put them to use in your organization now.
Learn about the tools and concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Business Processes to support your continuous improvement efforts.
Take a look at how Villaume Industries has used and is using the Lean tools to improve business performance.
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