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Berkshire Hathaway’s Clayton Homes Buys Mungo

Mon, 2018-12-10 15:26

Clayton Properties Group, a division of Clayton Home Building Group and a Berkshire Hathaway company, today acquired nationally recognized Mungo Homes.

NAFTA Softwood Lumber Dispute Panel Formed

Mon, 2018-12-10 15:18

A binational panel has been formed to review the battle between Canada and the United States over softwood lumber, with three Canadians and two Americans appointed to make a ruling under NAFTA’s contentious Chapter 19 dispute-resolution mechanism.

Why Scientific Truss Weather Testing Has Value for CMs

Mon, 2018-12-10 15:11

The weathering testing that is taking place and is covered through this series of articles is critical to answer the questions that component manufacturers have about trusses that have been left outside.

Simpson Tests SCS Seismic Bypass Framing Connectors

Mon, 2018-12-10 14:49

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the SCS seismic bypass framing connector, the first hybrid seismic clip engineered for either slide-clip or fixed-clip applications in high-seismic areas.

Alpine Releases Latest Version of IntelliVIEW Suite

Mon, 2018-12-10 14:39

Alpine announces the availability of IntelliVIEW software suite version 18.02.00, highlighting new designer efficiency tools and competitive engineering features, building on a history of engineering excellence in the industry’s most powerful component design and management software.

W. Florida CMs Host Education for Building Officials

Mon, 2018-12-10 14:21

On November 2, SBCA’s West Florida Chapter (WFC) presented to regional building officials. During the meeting, the chapter gave a presentation entitled, “How to Read Truss Documentation,” and hosted a Q&A session afterward.

OSHA Reverses Incentive & Drug Testing Policies

Mon, 2018-12-03 16:55

OSHA has changed course in its view of employers’ post-incident drug testing programs and injury rate-based incentive programs. In a Memorandum to Regional Administrators and State Designees published October 11, the Agency now says most of these types of programs do not run afoul of the anti-retaliation provisions

Carter Lumber Enters Into Partnership with True Value

Mon, 2018-12-03 16:19

True Value Company and Carter Lumber announced today a new business partnership.

Westervelt to Build 250 Mbf SYP Mill in Alabama

Mon, 2018-12-03 16:06

The Westervelt Company is expanding its wood products manufacturing business through the construction of a new facility that will produce Southern yellow pine lumber. The Thomasville Mill will join the company's existing facility in Moundville, Ala.

Canfor to Purchase South Carolina SYP Mill for $110M

Mon, 2018-12-03 16:03

Canfor Corporation announces it has entered into an agreement to purchase Elliott Sawmilling Co., Inc. located in Estill, South Carolina for a purchase price of US$110 million, which includes normalized working capital.

BMC Commits $75M to Repurchasing Public Stock

Mon, 2018-12-03 15:56

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to $75 million of the Company’s common shares outstanding.

Canadian CM Reports 85.6% Revenue Growth

Mon, 2018-12-03 15:53

Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. yesterday reported its financial results for the quarter ended August 31, 2018.

Wilson Lumber Opening New Truss Plant in Nashville

Mon, 2018-12-03 15:31

Westmoreland is about to get its largest employer, paying well above minimum wage, thanks to an expansion of Alabama-based Wilson Lumber Company.

Shelter Systems Promotes Mills to VP/COO

Mon, 2018-12-03 15:23

Shelter Systems Limited, a leading manufacturer of structural building components, is pleased to announce the promotion of Leonard A Mills (“Lenny”) to Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and equity partner effective October 1 of this year. 

TPI Broadens Scope, Undertakes Software-Equipment Initiative

Wed, 2018-11-28 11:29

Editor’s Note: SBCA, in conjunction with the Truss Industry Business Council, is pleased to support TPI in its efforts to broaden its scope as an industry association to better represent its membership and undertake new initiatives. 

SBCA Supplier Members Invited to Monthly Executive Issues Calls

Wed, 2018-11-28 11:21

Alll SBCA supplier members are invited to attend a monthly CM/Supplier Executive Issues Management Group teleconference to learn more about topics of interest to the component manufacturing industry and have an opportunity to share market trends

SBCA Machinery Council Created to Spur Innovation

Wed, 2018-11-28 11:18

SBCA is pleased to announce the creation of the SBCA Machinery Council. The purpose of this council is to foster regular communication between component manufacturers (CMs) and vendors and allow CMs the ability to give feedback on current machinery and identify struggles.

Truss Industry Technical Support Council Formed

Wed, 2018-11-28 11:10

As part of the SBCA-TPI Realignment, the Truss Industry Technical Support Council (TSC) was formed to facilitate communication and collaboration on technical issues between engineering professionals representing component manufacturers (CMs) and TPI-members.

Truss Industry Business Council Fosters Collaboration

Wed, 2018-11-28 11:08

As part of the SBCA-TPI Realignment, the Truss Industry Business Council (TIBC) was created to foster collaboration between the two organizations and ensure initiatives undertaken by either group are thoroughly evaluated for potential impact they could have on business operations

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Curtail Wood Framing

Mon, 2018-11-26 16:29

The following article summarizes a move by the fire service industry to curtail the use of wood in framing larger apartment buildings in New Jersey.  This is an effort SBCA has been opposed to through several legislative NJ sessions and, thankfully, this legislation has repeatedly failed to gain traction with lawmakers.