SBC Industry News
NFPA Report: Student Housing Fires on the Rise
The annual number of fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks reported to U.S. fire departments has been substantially higher in recent years than any time prior to 2000.
Company 'Fractionalizing' Mortgages to Increase Homeownership
Instead of people owning their properties out right, on company sees a world where we would "fractionalize" home equity in exchange for outside investment.
As Regulations Shift Housing Makeup, How Will it Impact CMs?
This editorial in Builder Online looks at how the increasing cost of regulations are affecting the affordability of housing and the choices homebuilders have to make when evaluating their business models:
CM Opportunities Within 9-Year High in New Home Sales
This article in Builder Online takes a deeper look at the most recent new single-family home sales numbers for July released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Simpson Strong-Tie Releases Faster Driving Subfloor Screw
Simpson Strong-Tie now offers a new re-engineered subfloor screw that increases installation speed and reduces driving force.
MiTek Releases New Version of its USP Specifier Software
MiTek announced today that it has just released a new version (1.5) of its widely used USP Specifier™ software.
Ways the Next President Can Help the Housing Industry
Housing industry advocates have a message for the next president: It's time to move on from the crash.
Homebuilder Hovnanian Says Housing Boom in Early Stages
Housing demand will keep riding high even if prices continue to rise and mortgage rates go up, the chief executive of homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said.
Regions Hardest Hit by Housing Bust Now Booming
Areas hit hardest by the real estate bust are now seeing the highest gains.
Pro Dealer M&A Trends May Impact CMs Future
This article in ProSales Magazine takes a closer look at mergers and acquisition (M&A) trends in the building material supply industry.
New Technical Symposium Expands Training & CEU Opportunities
SBCA is an ICC Preferred Education Provider and an AIA Continuing Education System Provider.
Composite Panel Systems Signs Fiberglass Supply Agreement with Owens Corning
Owens Corning and Composite Panel Systems, LLC, today announced the formation of a new supply alliance to support production of CPS’ innovative EPITOME™ composite-based foundation wall system solution.
Alpine Introduces Retrofit System for Their Speed Set Table
The Alpine SpeedSet system will add automated pucks to the customer's assembly, speeding up production, increasing accuracy and raising profits.
Canadian Premiers Accuse US Senators of Lying About Lumber
Premier Christy Clark and other provincial and territorial leaders have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to refute the latest lumber trade action by U.S. interests.
Ontario's Kent Trusses Closes
Reports today are indicating that the biggest employer in Sundridge, Kent Trusses, has shut down.
Kentucky's Power Truss Investing $1.6M to Double Production
Power Truss Inc., a producer of wood roof and floor trusses for the construction industry, will expand its operation in Mayfield with a more than $1.6 million investment.
Older Millennials Adding to Pent Up Demand for Housing
Data suggests that older millennials are choosing to remain living with their parents, increasing pent up demand.
Massive Oregon Development Showcases Builder's Innovative Zoning Approach
A massive South Hillsboro project recently broke ground; putting out the welcome mat out for 20,000 people.
New BCSI for Cold-Formed Steel Now Available!
The newly updated BCSI for cold-formed steel is now available for purchase.