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SBCA is hosting a weekly podcast conversation with members of its Executive Committee, discussing how their companies are impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic and what they are doing to overcome various challenges presented by the virus.
Each podcast will focus more on what actual component manufacturers are doing in their businesses and less on the various legal questions (for employment law focused content, please review Kent Pagel’s recent webinar series).
This webinar will focus on Immigration and Custom Enforcement strategies in the coming months/years along with some tactics they use. We’ll also be covering the different ways an audit can be triggered and end with ways you can be prepared for a potential audit at your facility.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, component manufacturers (CMs) have been sharing various best practices they have implemented to assure employees, suppliers, and customers they are operating in accordance with state and local Executive Orders, as well as regulatory and federal law requirements.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, component manufacturers (CMs) have been sharing various best practices they have implemented to assure employees, suppliers, and customers they are operating in accordance with state and local Executive Orders, as well as regulatory and federal law requirements.
SBCA’s Cold-Formed Steel Council (CFSC) provides supporting documentation relating to Cold-formed steel (CFS) truss quality control.
The following webinars, podcasts and training videos are a great way to get your staff engaged in component manufacturing industry topics while they are working from home.
The repair and modification of metal plate connected wood trusses can be a very complicated subject, because each situation must be analyzed individually. Common situations that require repairs include: damage to the truss from delivery, handling, installation, adverse environments, fire, and manufacturing mistakes. Whatever the reason for a repair, the principles followed are similar. The truss repair must result in a truss that is able to carry all loads intended for the truss. This webinar covers the key concepts involved with a truss repair.
As individuals, businesses, and governments continue to take actions to mitigate or contain the worldwide impact of COVID-19, component manufacturers (CMs) ought to consider including language in their proposals/bids and customer contract forms giving them a potential out to avoid breach of contract liability if and when they are unable to make deliveries through no fault of their own, such as in the case of COVID-19 rendering their plant inoperable.
SBCA Legal Counsel Kent Pagel has drafted template contractual language that serves as a model for CMs to include in their proposals/bids and customer contracts, as a means to set out under what circumstances CMs as suppliers of building materials, can be excused for performance when unforeseen circumstances, beyond their control, prevent, delay or hinder that performance.
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According to an online survey of component manufacturers (CMs), 96 percent of respondents indicated they have had a plumber damage or modify their products after installation.
The true test of someone’s character, or something’s value, is not when times are going well but when there is a crisis.
Why lean concepts apply just as well to a company’s culture
CMs can expand their recruiting pool through old-fashioned legwork
An industry outsider strives to open a truss plant near Cancun
The SBCA Combustible Dust Housekeeping program contains all you need to assess your company’s risk for combustible dust citations during an OSHA inspection and implement an effective housekeeping program for your production facility.
SBCA’s Forklift Certification Program is a dynamic training program that integrates online training with hands-on exercises to provide a diversified course for your forklift operators.
Protect your employees and your company by implementing your own customized safety program with SBCA Operation Safety.
Now there is an efficient and effective way to train your employees on critical concepts in risk management: ORisk – an online risk management course tailored specifically to building component manufacturers.
TRUCK is a comprehensive, industry-specific program that addresses the safety, risk and compliance aspects of material handling, product transport and safe operation of equipment.
Being proactive in building code development can help your business
Simple ways your safety culture can generate a positive ROI
Employee appreciation and incentive programs can lower turnover rate
Everyone has had something to teach me, and I’ve already received an education that will last the rest of my life.
SBCA members have seen the value of Truss Technician Training (TTT) in the traditional classroom setting, but many wanted a more convenient and cost-effective way to achieve TTT Certification. SBCA is pleased to offer Truss Technician Training Online!
Use the Technical Assessment Test Online (TATO) to determine if job candidates or current employees have the technical aptitude and skills required to succeed in the structural building components industry.