SBC Industry News
CM in Brazil Addresses US-Like Labor Shortage with Technology
Technology is expected to boost production for Timberland Construction in Brazil, said Brad Emmert, one of the company owners.
Bamboo May One Day Supplant Softwood Lumber in Buildings
Scientists and engineers from around the world recently convened at the University of Pittsburgh for a conference on what they believe could be the building material of the future: bamboo.
Texas Labor Costs Help Shift Market to Component Framing
Brand new homes in North Texas have steadily become more expensive. Many work sites are missing the workers needed to construct dwellings quickly.
Construction Company Owner Indicted for Manslaughter after Failure to Heed Multiple Safety Warnings Leads to Worker's Death
Salvatore Schirripa, a Bensonhurst, N.Y., construction company owner, has been indicted on manslaughter and other charges following the April 2015 death of Vidal Sanchez-Ramon, his employee at a Coney Island work site. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Why Aren't Architects Using Building Energy Models?
Even though energy models, tools to predict a building’s energy consumption, have become more accessible and reliable, this article in Architect Magazine looks at the reasons why they aren’t used on many projects.
What CMs Can Learn From the ProDealer 100 List
ProSales Magazine recently released their list of the top 100 building material dealers in the U.S. In a recent article analyzing that list, ProSales compared the list to years past.
5 Alternative Products Provide Opportunities for CMs
A recent article in Builder Online reviewed five new innovative building products that are gaining traction with builders across the country.
August OQM to Include Past Presidents' Reunion
Besides BCMC, SBCA Open Quarterly Meetings (OQM) are one of the most valuable investments CMs can make.
SLA Negotiations Stall, Canada Prepares for Litigation
Talks between Canada and the United States to resolve a dispute over exports of softwood lumber are making little progress and the matter likely will return to the courts, sources familiar with the negotiations said on Friday.
Student Housing Growth Provides Unique Opportunity for CMs
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to university housing. Each institution’s housing portfolio presents special challenges and opportunities.
5 Charts: Construction Labor to Drive Housing Dominance
One way to show how much more growth housing, and construction more generally, has in front of us is to look at construction’s share of total employment.
MiTek Opens 7-State Delivery Warehouse in Houston
MiTek today announced that its expanded Houston, TX warehouse is now fully operational, providing more stock and improved delivery for a wide range of products.
Construction Begins on World's Tallest Wood Building
Construction on the University of B.C.’s landmark, 18-storey, mass-timber Brock Commons student residence has just begun, but in a way, the building is already half made.
Northeastern EWP Wholesaler Going Nationwide
Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Bethlehem, Pa., has formed a new business unit, eWood-LINK, focused on turning the Northeastern wholesaler into a national distributor.
Thin-Stone Veneer and Rigid Foam Application Relies on FastenMaster Technical Evaluation Report
The Journal of Light Construction recently published an article on installing thin-stone veneer over rigid foam to obtain an R34 rating.
Three Videos Show Best Practices to Install, Insulate and Seal Windows
FineHomebuilding Magazine put together a three-part video series on how to properly prep, install, insulate and seal a window using today’s advanced methods and materials.
Multi-functional Exterior Wall Products Gaining Builder Attention
According to this article, Huber’s Zip System, LP’s SmartSide panels and BASF’s HP+ Wall System are great examples of multi-purpose exterior wall products builders like.
Hiring Millennials: What Do You Need To Know?
Companies need to be strategic in hiring today’s millennial population both in attracting and retaining employees. Does your company have the proper strategy in place?
Framer Field Tests Paslode's Cordless XP Framing Nailer
Tim Uhler, a lead carpenter for Pioneer Builders in Port Orchard, Washington recently reviewed Paslode’s Cordless XP Framing Nailer.
ABC Supply's Owner Gives 7 Tips to Thriving in the Market
Seven tips on entrepreneurship from America's richest self-made woman, ABC Supply’s Diane Hendricks.