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Lee Kirgan, construction manager for Operation Finally Home (OFH), has been busy making the rounds of SBCA chapter meetings. OFH is a non-profit organization that builds mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans and their families. In years past, SBCA partnered with OFH to build one home each year in the city that hosted BCMC. This year, SBCA’s relationship with OFH expanded nationwide.
As I talked to people throughout the week at BCMC, I kept hearing things that led me to conclude there’s a lot more unity in the industry these days.
A full-scale truss bracing demo was an eye-catching feature of the BCMC 2017 show floor.
NFC Executive Director Chris Tatge and SBCA staff member Jim Vogt demonstrated on the BCMC show floor just how quickly a structure comes together with wall panels.
High-stakes competition – at the table, out in the wind, and on the court – showed BCMC attendees know how to enjoy themselves both on and off the show floor. Congratulations to all the BCMC winners!
Thirty-five students and nine instructors from Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College (MCC) visited BCMC this year and got a taste of the many opportunities the structural building components industry has to offer.
There was so much information to absorb at this year’s show! And there are more resources online to help you catch up on anything you missed.
A single event can spark a continuous effort to make production more efficient.
Getting IT staff more involved in operational goals takes engagement from both sides.
To kick off BCMC, SBCA recognized those whose hard work and dedication make this industry what it is.
The SBCA Emerging Leaders Committee was created to give the next generation of leaders the structural building components industry and in SBCA an opportunity to meet one another, build lasting relationships, learn from other who will share their experience and gain a greater depth of knowledge of the industry and its trade association. The intent is to provide sustainability, growth and enthusiasm for member companies and the association.
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American Truss in Houston, Texas is roughly 888 miles from Plum Building Systems in Osceola, Iowa. Under normal circumstances, it’s hard to imagine these two companies would have much reason to collaborate.
Many of the problems we face each day can be traced back to poor communication.
An unusual project with an uncommon shape presented the kind of design challenge truss technicians don’t see every day.
From increasing security to improving the quality of temporary workers, the cameras Woodhaven installed six years ago have provided a significant return on investment.
When you decide the best talent isn’t next door, will you be ready with the tools your employees need to work remotely?
A high-quality component is the result of many individuals’ expertise – including the person standing at the saw.
Timberlake TrussWorks LLC, Helena, Oklahoma
On November 13, 2017, roof trusses donated by the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas (TMAT) were installed on a house in San Antonio, Texas. In February, the keys will go to U.S. Army SPC Thomas Brinch and his family.
Two years ago, I welcomed readers to the first issue of The Market Place, writing that the publication would be a space open year round to carry on the great discussions and the innovative cooperation that happens just once a year on the BCMC show floor.
There’s more to association membership than quarterly meetings and BCMC!
Do you have the right insurance for your business? Do your policies cover all your needs? A component manufacturer needs the right insurance to cover each activity within their scope of work. There are also safety programs, protocols, and other means a component manufacturer can implement to help keep insurance premiums low.
This program helps manufacturers monitor the quality of the wall panels they manufacture and provides the plant with a data management system.
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Homebuilders are shifting their focus, and that’s good news for component manufacturers.
Good customers call and complain. If they’re upset with your product or service, they get you on the phone and tell you how they want it fixed. Now, there’s always negotiations that follow, but the point is that they care enough to give you a chance to make things right. The worst customers just go away without ever giving you a reason. How can you improve if you don’t know what went wrong?