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A recent online poll on the topic of transportation of finished goods was one of our most popular in terms of responses, yet its results indicate most CMs go about it in the same way.
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Join Tony Acampa, Technical Team Leader at Shelter Systems Limited, as he dives into his experience with building information modeling (BIM) and how it can streamline coordination between trades before construction even starts. Ultimately, BIM can significantly decrease cycle times and reduce installation issues in the field, making component manufacturers an even more valuable partner in the process.
When a component manufacturer (CM) moves from a traditional sales model (contracting to sell only materials to the contractor or framer) to a turnkey sales model (contracting to sell materials and installation to the contractor) the CM’s risks increase demonstrably. Kent Pagel, SBCA’s counsel, will explain the risks associated with the turnkey sales model as well as the best practices associated with managing such risks.
A hands-on approach introduces students to the opportunities available in component manufacturing.
One CM’s creative recruiting leaves no stone unturned
As you hone your WFD tools, one CM shares a reminder: Don’t forget about the importance of developing meaningful relationships with the people right in front of you.
One CM attends STEM camp to plant the seeds for growing future component manufacturers.
Welcoming the future of the industry
KA Components’ internship program is a path to a good salary & a place in a unique industry
Paul Johnson will discuss some painful experiences with new city permitting requirements around Texas as well as strategies to simplify the required documentation for component manufacturers.
Read more about membership with the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and determine membership dues.
Join Justin Donecker from Engineered Truss Systems, Inc. and TJ Jerke from SBCA staff as they dive into effective methods for developing your company’s social media presence.
SBCA president Greg Griggs will address the value proposition involved in attending Open Quarterly Meetings (OQM) in the context of the association's most recent meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.
Truss in-plant QC and third party quality assurance is necessary to ensure that the finished product leaving the plant meets all building code requirements. The typical process, as it functions today, takes time and can slow down production. This webinar will discuss the development of SBCA’s Digital QC tool and much more.
SBCA makes these Structural Details available to architects, engineers, contractors, designers, code enforcement officials and others involved in construction applications using metal plate connected wood trusses (MPCWT). SBCA hopes that these details will be of value, save time in the design process, and educate those in the proper application of MPCWT.
A Joint QC Detail, illustrating the positioning tolerance, shall be obtained for any joint selected for inspection, except as permitted in Section 3.7.2.2.
Safety managers and directors usually have the ultimate responsibility for leading safety committees at company facilities to prevent injuries. However, there is a big difference between managing a traditional safety committee and leading an effective Safety Action Team.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), nowhere outside is safe when thunderstorms are in your area.
Since I started in this industry a year ago, I have realized there are three major issues that the construction industry is facing: lack of skilled labor, lack of time, and lack of money. Fortunately, components manufacturers (CMs) provide a solution to all three.
Being inducted into the Trussway Hall of Fame is a big deal. Founded in 1972, Trussway has six manufacturing locations spread across the U.S. and services single-family, multi-family, and light-commercial construction segments.
Division Manager • G2 National • Sparks, Nevada
Zach (left) with his siblings and his sisters’ dog, Tonks.
Jeff Smith, Trussway’s CEO and president, shares that “it’s crucial to keep your website updated as the ways people want to see things online has changed and current trends and styles of websites have as well.”
“Inviting elected officials into our manufacturing plants and building relationships with them can make a world of difference for individual manufacturers and the industry,” says Larry Dix, owner of Apex Truss in Warsaw, Virginia.
Charlie was one of the original “four pillars” of Alpine and served as a mentor to many throughout the industry in his almost 50 years in the business.
A career in component manufacturing offers a “combination of tech and building something with your hands,” says Steve Szymanski of Drexel Truss Systems in Little Chute, Wisconsin.
SBCA’s Jobsite Package is likely the most economical risk management tool a component manufacturer (CM) can deploy.
An informal internship program can be a perfect way to start