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Lean Six Sigma is a mountainous challenge, but there are some basic ways to prepare for the climb.
“We wouldn’t be where we are today without all our employees. They’re the lifeblood of what we do.”
Three key steps to get you headed down the right path.
Finding the best, fastest, most efficient process has always been part of the culture for this component manufacturer.
Communication is key to a successful construction project.
A-1 takes a start-from-scratch approach to training new recruits.
A sideline in heavy timber is a striking support to the main business of Rehkemper & Son.
Roughly 60 years after their inception, roof trusses are well-established in the market, a cornerstone of residential framing. Their natural counterpart, floor trusses, are quite possibly the most misunderstood product offered by our industry.
In 2001, WoodWords (later renamed SBC Magazine) began dedicating its June/July issue to a summary of the industry’s concerns and the activities of SBCA’s annual legislative conference. That tradition continued through 2014.
The worth of one’s efforts is sometimes a difficult thing to communicate to others, whether they be customers, employees or, in SBCA’s case, members. It helps to have a concrete example that illustrates the value your work provides.
Design efficiency is critical, but it can’t overshadow design quality.
For Cascade, gambrel trusses were just one unique aspect of an entirely unusual project
“All the builders and framers I talk to out there say the same thing: they can’t find enough guys to do what they want to do.” Those are the thoughts of Jason Blenker, president of Blenker Building Systems. If national surveys and media reports are accurate, the sentiment is shared by most of the construction industry across the country.
Floor systems are as key to making framing better, faster and more cost effective as wall panels and roof trusses.
The purpose of changing the dues policy is to ensure everyone contributes on a more even footing to the organization.
How one CM introduces building officials to the entire scope of work that goes into truss manufacturing.
Meet two new members of the SBCA Board of Directors.
A lot of engineering goes into the design of metal plate connected wood trusses, including the connector plates themselves.
When a homeowner asked for the contemporary look of a curved roof without the expense of beam or steel construction, the designer knew the answer was trusses.
How Framing the American Dream again shows there’s a better way to frame.
“The sooner a project is completed, the sooner it can be sold or leased. That’s a real opportunity cost that means something to owners when I sell them on using our products.” Ken Cloyd, chairman of the board of California TrusFrame, said this to me a few years back during an interview for an article focused on innovation in the industry.
The SBCA chapter presidents recently discussed the state of SBCA chapters. We have many strong, active chapters with a great deal of participation. We also have chapters that lack consistent participation, which makes chapter leadership a challenge.
A little up-front effort can have significant downstream effects.
Meet SBCA's incoming secretary: Greg Griggs, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing – East for Builders FirstSource.
Construction of the SBCRI testing facility was no simple matter. Building permits were a challenge to obtain, elevator and stair requirements were unique due to the expectation of moving large materials and equipment, and the floors needed to be extra strong to support full-assembly and 200-pound-per-square-foot (i.e., high-force) testing.
A truss designer who recognizes conditions that require a reduction in lumber or plate design properties can help ensure trusses perform as the building designer intends.
A decade after it began operation, SBCRI is making a new push for industry-directed testing to benefit all component manufacturers.
Big C Lumber shared a lot with their guests and learned a lot as hosts. They offer a few tips for CMs looking to hold their own event.