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Join Bobby Anglin, shipping manager for Southern Components, as he explores the Safety Management System (SMS) and what he is doing to boost his company’s SMS score, avoid costly transportation issues, and maintain compliance with DOT regulations and insurance requirements.
How well do you understand the various load parameters and material adjustment factors used to design metal plate connected wood trusses? Confusion in the field and relying on the software alone can sometimes lead to missed details and inefficient or incorrect designs. Hear from an experienced industry engineer on best practices for designing for the building code to address common design issues.
This web page is designed to provide updates on the industry and news that can be used for chapter meetings.
SBCA Emerging Leaders raise money for scholarship fund
As Trussway Manufacturing approaches 50 years in business, we have taken a deep, introspective look at our business, our industry, and the future.
Here’s a powerful example of how to develop a strong safety culture
How two CMs approach data, and the important role it plays
Learn how one CM finds success recruiting students
A 22-year industry veteran explains best practices for developing truss designers
Save your company time and money by pretesting potential new hires
What it takes to partner with today’s national builder
“You are owed nothing, deliver value first!”
Better understanding of project nuances can lead to an improved design
NFC members weigh in during wall panel roundtable
BCMC included some fun activities such as Casino Game night, 5K run/walk, bike ride and more!
The industry’s Unified File Format will be alpha tested soon
How QC information can protect and improve your business
CMs in prime position for growth, despite labor woes
Cascade offers tips on how to retain the quality drivers you already have
A cybersecurity attack can happen quickly and be devastating
Here’s a game plan for surviving construction defect litigation.
Member input is vital as we develop SBCA’s five-year strategic plan.
Ever wonder where other CMs buy their lumber?
Articles
Almost every contract a CM is asked to sign, whether prepared by a vendor, lessor, or customer, will contain one or more indemnity provisions. Kent Pagel, SBCA’s outside national counsel discusses the basics of indemnity clauses and what they mean and require of component manufacturers (CMs). He also covers the implications to a CM agreeing to indemnity language as well as various industry standard replies when one-sided indemnity requests are made. Understanding indemnity basics and red flags is crucial to the risk management success and liability avoidance program of every CM.
Building Codes
SBCA is intimately involved with local, state, and national building codes to ensure they are written, and implemented favorably, so not to negatively impact SBCA members. SBCA has successfully developed and argued for the adoption of several changes and new codes.
Coronavirus Resources
SBCA has gathered numerous resources and materials for employers regarding COVID-19 to help component manufacturers navigation the COVID-19 pandemic.
Training Programs
SBCA offers a variety of safety and training programs that are industry-specific to help component manufacturers train employees.