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SBCA president Greg Griggs will address the value proposition involved in attending Open Quarterly Meetings (OQM) in the context of the association's most recent meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.
Join Justin Donecker from Engineered Truss Systems, Inc. and TJ Jerke from SBCA staff as they dive into effective methods for developing your company’s social media presence.
Read more about membership with the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and determine membership dues.
Paul Johnson will discuss some painful experiences with new city permitting requirements around Texas as well as strategies to simplify the required documentation for component manufacturers.
KA Components’ internship program is a path to a good salary & a place in a unique industry
Welcoming the future of the industry
One CM attends STEM camp to plant the seeds for growing future component manufacturers.
As you hone your WFD tools, one CM shares a reminder: Don’t forget about the importance of developing meaningful relationships with the people right in front of you.
One CM’s creative recruiting leaves no stone unturned
A hands-on approach introduces students to the opportunities available in component manufacturing.
When a component manufacturer (CM) moves from a traditional sales model (contracting to sell only materials to the contractor or framer) to a turnkey sales model (contracting to sell materials and installation to the contractor) the CM’s risks increase demonstrably. Kent Pagel, SBCA’s counsel, will explain the risks associated with the turnkey sales model as well as the best practices associated with managing such risks.
Join Tony Acampa, Technical Team Leader at Shelter Systems Limited, as he dives into his experience with building information modeling (BIM) and how it can streamline coordination between trades before construction even starts. Ultimately, BIM can significantly decrease cycle times and reduce installation issues in the field, making component manufacturers an even more valuable partner in the process.
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A recent online poll on the topic of transportation of finished goods was one of our most popular in terms of responses, yet its results indicate most CMs go about it in the same way.
During a recent SBCA Webinar, my friend Larry Dix (Apex Truss) and I were sharing examples of times when component manufacturers (CMs) have shared experiences during SBCA meetings that had an immediate impact on how almost everyone in the room did business.
How SBCA is improving the way CMs measure and manage QC
Sharing your ideas on how to reduce sprained ankles
Mainstream websites cast a broad net – SBCA offers a better approach
CMs from the U.S. seek the bleeding edge in the Outback to avoid future pain
Do you ask the right questions to get the best productivity?
CMs share their perspectives on giving tours to students
We were blessed to come into the industry when there were no computers and be part of so many advancements and the amazing increase in quality and productivity.
As falls continue to be the leading cause of death for construction workers, the Stand-Down helps to highlight the importance of fall protection and raise awareness about common fall hazards and fall prevention best practices.
Pricing is a delicate subject for anyone in the manufacturing business. It’s basically taboo for competitors to discuss and can lead to potential legal trouble.
Following BCMC 2018, TPI announced it would undertake an initiative to address the interoperability of component manufacturing software and machinery CMs use to manufacture components based on the progress of SBCA’s IT Committee.
A cybersecurity breach can happen to anyone, anywhere. It’s become an all too common occurrence. Computer hackers do not target only large, Fortune 500 companies. In fact, criminals have begun to target small businesses, specifically because they rarely have the resources to fully protect themselves.
More than 80 percent of manufacturers are concerned about meeting workforce demands over the next five years. As the gap between available skilled labor and the number of open jobs continues to grow, top component manufacturers are exploring proactive ways to streamline their processes, improve employee training and growth, and increase overall productivity.
This webinar reviews the various items that must be considered when designing and manufacturing metal plate connected wood trusses with Fire Retardant Treated Wood. Truss-to-truss connections will also be discussed.