SBC Industry News
Lakeside Trailer Constructing State-of-the-Art Facility
Business is growing throughout the structural building components industry. That’s a very good thing for Lakeside Trailer, a leading producer of roll-off trailers to the components industry.
Video: Opportunity is Knocking, Will You Answer?
Registration is officially open for BCMC 2016! Take 60 seconds to learn more as BCMC Committee Chair Jay Halteman and SBCA President Jess Lohse invite you to open the door when Opportunity Knox.
BECK Fastener Group Expands Into Cold-Formed Steel
The BECK Fastener Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Solon, Ohio, based ET&F Fastening Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of fastening systems used by contractors.
Analyst Predicts Duties on Canadian Lumber to Last Years
Canadian jobs and sawmills across the country are increasingly at risk because of fading prospects they will avoid a new round of U.S. duties on imported softwood lumber, according to an industry analyst.
Video: New Lego Movie Promotes Residential Construction Jobs
To showcase the career possibilities in the industry and to change the misconceptions surrounding house building, a video using LEGO models has been produced.
Analyst: Shortage of Shelter Means Double Digit Growth Ahead
The following article is an interview with Ivy Zelman. Her sentiments that may be of particular interest to the components industry have been highlighted in bold.
Weyerhaeuser Launches New LSL & PSL Product Lines
To meet the needs of West Coast builders, Weyerhaeuser will showcase its new Trus Joist TimberStrand LSL with Flak Jacket® FRT protection and Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL beams.
Is Your Chapter Competitive? Here's Your Chance!
It’s the official kickoff for the 2nd Annual BCMC Build Chapter Challenge!
How CLT Construction is Gaining Traction in the US
With origins 20 years ago in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, a mass timber construction (MTC) system known as cross-laminated timber (CLT) has grown into a thriving and growing $2 billion industry.
UFPI Purchases Idaho Building Material Distributor
Universal Forest Products, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has an agreement to acquire Idaho Western, Inc., a Nampa, Idaho-based distributor of products for building materials retailers
Manufacturer Vecoplan Expands its Product Development
Vecoplan LLC, the worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, welcomes Nicholas Williams as their newest Product Engineer.
CLP Systems Launches Framer Safety Contest
On June 6, NFC Silver Sponsor CLP Systems launched the Framer Safety Contest, an online competition inviting everyone to “Work safely. Go home safely.” Get more information on how you can enter the contest to show your support of the NFC and FrameSAFE here.
Texas Labor Costs Help Shift Market to Innovative Sheathing Products
Just like the structures they create, trade professionals have gotten more expensive because of simple supply and demand in North Texas.
SLA Talks Ongoing, Canadian Lumber Imports Reach 2007 Levels
Canadian lumber exports to the U.S. gained 24 percent from October to April from a year earlier, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Joshua Zaret said in a June 16 report.
Alpine Develops Unique Conveyor for ALS 4.0 Linear Saw
Alpine has introduced an innovative new small parts conveyor for the ALS 4.0 Linear Saw that is designed to enhance customer productivity by improving efficiency and material flow.
Should CMs Be Concerned About Modular Framing?
When will the growing popularity in modular housing have a real impact on the residential construction framing market?
Can Today's Software Help CMs Increase Sales?
Customer relationship management (CRM) software development is a rapidly growing business, and there are indications that adoption within the residential construction market is beginning to take off.
CMs Could Benefit from Shifting Prodealer Market
n a new article, ProSales details the customer type that provided revenue to the prodealers on their Top 100 list.
Multifamily Construction Oversupply May Lead to Slowdown
Rents and rates matter for apartment construction. But so does supply.
UFPI Acquires Treated Wood Manufacturing Facilities
Universal Forest Products, Inc. today announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a letter of intent to purchase certain assets of Robbins Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of treated wood products.